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SCO string quartet performs at Dunard Centre groundbreaking ceremony
5 December 2025
Dunard Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony Chair Ronnie Bowie with partners
Andrew Manze: "I've always loved Viennese waltzes and polkas"
1 December 2025
Our Principal Guest Conductor is really looking forward to conducting our Viennese New Year concerts!
The medieval carol
24 November 2025
For this year's Christmas article, we look back at some very early festive carols ...
Jamie Kenny appointed Principal Double Bass
17 November 2025
News from the lower strings desks!
A history of the orchestral concert
17 November 2025
Is there such a thing as a standard concert format? Join us as we dive into the history of programming ...
Sir Charles Mackerras: a centenary celebration
17 November 2025
Join us as we celebrate the memory of one of the SCO's greatest conductors on his 100th birthday!
Maximiliano Martín: "A friend said 'Gnarly Buttons would suit you very well'"
10 November 2025
Ahead of his performance of John Adams' Gnarly Buttons, we spoke to our Principal Clarinet about performing as soloist with the Orchestra.
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!