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  1. Maxim raises his hand as he conducts.

    Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

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    Perth
    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    We launch our 2026/27 Season with a dazzling homage to Berlioz, the ultimate musical trailblazer.
  2. Maxim conducts the orchestra with the chorus singing behind.

    Bach St Matthew Passion

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    Choral

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    To mark 300 years since its first performance, we present Bach’s St Matthew Passion at the heart of our 2026/27 Season.
  3. Sunwook rests his head on his hands. His image reflects above on the open piano case.

    Beethoven Piano Concertos

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Aberdeen
    Sunwook Kim brings a rare combination of elegance and authority to two of Beethoven’s most celebrated piano concertos.
  4. Mari Samuelson holds the violin and wears a long black dress.

    Max Richter+

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    New Dimensions

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Explore the music of Max Richter, whose work bridges minimalism, electronica and cinematic sound to reshape the classical landscape.
  5. Ryan bancroft conducts - the backdrop is dark. He wears a white shirt.

    Barber's Adagio & Violin Concerto

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Ryan Bancroft brings his trademark energy to an evening centred on two of Barber’s most powerful works.
  6. Andrew Manze conducts the Orchestra. He holds a baton and wears a dark suit and glasses.

    Tchaikovsky Serenade

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze leads the SCO in an eloquent programme that spans centuries and styles.
  7. Sheku holds the cello in one hand and an outstretched bow in the other while facing to the right.

    Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Haydn

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    Community

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Expect bold ideas, youthful energy and unforgettable talent in a concert that bridges generations.
  8. Cerys Ambrose-Evans and Alison Green shown with their bassoons. They wear dark outfits.

    Side by Side

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    Matinee

    Glasgow
    Edinburgh
    Celebrate the vibrant colours and character of wind music as players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland join SCO Wind Soloists.
  9. Sir Stephen Hough wears a black shirt and looks off to the right at his piano.

    The Magic of Mendelssohn

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    Choral

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Prepare for an evening of unadulterated Romanticism as the SCO celebrates the genius of Felix Mendelssohn.
  10. Maxim passionately plays the piano while the orchestra play behind

    Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion & Celeste

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Join us for a programme that revels in the brilliance of strings and winds, led by Maxim Emelyanychev.
  11. A stormscape with pink lightning coming down.

    Classical Revolution

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    Matinee

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Aberdeen
    Discover the elegance and energy of the Classical era in this illuminating programme tracing the evolution of the symphony.
  12. Rachel Podger stands with an illustrated skyscape behind her. She smiles and holds her violin.

    A Baroque Christmas

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Celebrate the season in true Baroque splendour as Rachel Podger returns, this time leading an evening of festive music.