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Quickfire Questions with Kenneth Henderson
7 November 2025
Get to know our new Principal Horn!
Bah! humbug: SCO concerts for the Scrooge in your life
5 November 2025
If you prefer to keep the festive spirit at bay, all is not lost: there are several SCO concerts to suit you!
Beyond the Sugar Plum Fairy: a short introduction to the celeste
3 November 2025
The celeste has gone in unexpected directions since Tchaikovsky encapsulated its sound in his ballet The Nutcracker ...
SCO Concerts for the Festive Season
30 October 2025
With Christmas fast approaching, why not get prepared for the celebrations?
Musical hoaxes
27 October 2025
Dishonesty among classical composers? Surely not!
A Transformational New Chapter for the SCO
24 October 2025
Building to start on The Dunard Centre, the future home of the SCO.
Figaro beyond Mozart (and Rossini)
20 October 2025
Where does Jonathan Dove's 'Figures in the Garden' fit in with the Figaro story?
Digital Season: The Origin of Colour
16 October 2025
Read the programme note for our online performance of Jay Capperauld's The Origin of Colour.
Not quite a symphony: the sinfonietta, divertimento and serenade
13 October 2025
Our series on the symphony takes a slight detour to look at those works which don't quite make the grade.
A cry of protest and hope: Hartmann's Concerto funebre
10 October 2025
An introduction to Hartmann's deeply moving work, presented by the SCO and Alina Ibragimova this month
Gregory Batsleer Extends SCO Chorus Director Role
7 October 2025
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to announce that Gregory Batsleer has extended his contract as Chorus Director until 2028.
An introduction to keyboard percussion instruments
6 October 2025
Can you tell the difference between a vibraphone and a xylophone?