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![André Cebrián and Marta Gómez play the flute sitting in the SCO desks]()
The flute concerto
12 May 2025
In the third installment of our series looking at the concerto, it's the turn of the SCO flautists to recommend their favourites.![]()
Tea Dance concert: an interview with Kenny Moffat
28 April 2025
We speak to a member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group about what to expect from an SCO Tea Dance concert.![]()
Beethoven and C minor
31 March 2025
What was it about C minor that brought out Beethoven's defiant side? We take a look at a few examples.![]()
2025/26 Season highlights
20 March 2025
Don't know where to start with the new Season? We have a few starting points for you.![Three men, the first two in 18th century formal dress (one in black and white, one in a red coat), the last in an old photo, smoking]()
What is a sinfonia concertante?
17 March 2025
We delve into the history of a hybrid genre ...![]()
The SCO Chorus on music for Lent
10 March 2025
With Easter just around the corner, we delve into perhaps the richest (and often darkest) choral repertoire of all ...![Composer Ruth Gipps leaning forward with both hands gently touching her face.]()
Digital Season: Gipps Seascape
7 March 2025
Read the programme note for our online performance of Gipps' Seascape![]()
The tortured tale of Schumann's Violin Concerto
24 February 2025
Or, how suppressing a work for 80 years can affect its long-term fortunes.![]()
The double bass concerto
17 February 2025
We complete our survey of the concerto for stringed instruments with the double bass. It's not just about jazz!![]()
Musical folk tales
10 February 2025
It's the 19th century and musical retellings of Greek myths are out. Enter the European folk tale ...![]()
SCO announces Summer Tour 2025
7 February 2025
The Orchestra is touring Scotland this summer, with 7 programmes across 20 venues.![]()
Once upon a time: music with a narrative
3 February 2025
How do composers set about telling a story in music? We look at a few examples.










