How does the west's fascination with the wider Arab world come across in music? We look at a few examples ...

For the last article in our concerto series (for now), we turn to an instrument too often dismissed as the orchestra's resident joker.

The SCO’s Su-a Lee pays tribute to a brilliant musician, colleague and friend whose life has touched so many.

In the third installment of our series looking at the concerto, it's the turn of the SCO flautists to recommend their favourites.

We speak to a member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group about what to expect from an SCO Tea Dance concert.

Don't know where to start with the new Season? We have a few starting points for you.

We delve into the history of a hybrid genre ...

Or, how suppressing a work for 80 years can affect its long-term fortunes.

We complete our survey of the concerto for stringed instruments with the double bass. It's not just about jazz!

It's the 19th century and musical retellings of Greek myths are out. Enter the European folk tale ...

The Orchestra is touring Scotland this summer, with 7 programmes across 20 venues.

How do composers set about telling a story in music? We look at a few examples.