Concertos for more than a single instrument are a comparative rarity, making their performance something of a treat for everyone.

We look at the thorny issue of how symphonies are numbered. Warning: may cause confusion!

Depending on whom you ask, death can be comforting or inspire holy terror, including in composers writing a Mass for the Dead.

We sat down with all four of our cellists for a chat ahead of their starring role in the first of this year's Summer Tour concerts.

How has Wagner's epithet affected the way we approach this favourite Beethoven symphony?

Read about our collaboration with Edinburgh Medical School, celebrating its 300th anniversary.

Join us as we mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death next Season.

Wonderful news from our Principal Conductor!

Five short films on the SCO's work in the wider community

Discover all the treats we have in store next Season ...

How one composer almost single-handedly raised the piano concerto to unprecedented heights

You've composed nine symphonies. Do you start another, or would you fall foul to the dreaded Curse of the Ninth? [insert dramatic music]