News
List of News Articles
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Soundbox: an interview with Jay Capperauld
13 May 2024
We spoke to SCO Associate Composer Jay Capperauld about his work mentoring the three music creators featured in our UN:TITLED concerts.![]()
His Majesty King Charles III renews his Patronage of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
9 May 2024
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Heavenly realms
6 May 2024
We look at some of the many depictions of Heaven in the Christian choral tradition.![]()
New Dimensions: A new series exploring new sound worlds
24 April 2024
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Andrew Manze Appointed SCO Principal Guest Conductor
24 April 2024
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Music for Everyone in 2024/25
24 April 2024
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La numérotation des symphonies
22 April 2024
Pour marquer le concert de l'Orchestre à la Halle aux Grains, le 21 mai, nous nous penchons sur une question parfois épineuse ...![]()
Die Nummerierung von Sinfonien
22 April 2024
Anlässlich unserer Konzerte in Würzburg (am 26. und 27. Mai), werfen wir einen Blick auf eine knifflige Frage ...![]()
Mendelssohn and the Bach revival
15 April 2024
How Bach fell from favour and rose to glory again ...![]()
Andrew Manze: "A Principal Guest Conductor should complement the work of the Chief"
8 April 2024
We speak to the much-loved regular SCO collaborator about bringing one of his favourite composers to new audiences.![]()
Musical jokes, from satire to April Fools
29 March 2024
In anticipation of April Fools' Day, we take a look at some examples of musical tomfoolery.![]()
Ravel and the art of orchestration
25 March 2024
What makes Ravel such a great orchestrator?









