Scottish Chamber Orchestra
For 50 years the Scottish Chamber Orchestra has been inspiring audiences and connecting with communities to deliver a programme that is open to all. Embrace the classics, discover exciting new music, and create some beautiful musical memories with us!
12 Coming Up
Earth, Heaven and Sky
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St John's Kirk of Perth, Stirling Castle
Join the SCO Chorus under their Director Gregory Batsleer for a concert on a higher plane.
Tea Dance Concert
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Maryhill Burgh Halls, Albert Halls
This concert is designed especially for people living with dementia, their friends and carers.
UN:TITLED 2024
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Assembly Roxy, Saint Luke's
Dance music for the mind and body, refiltered across classical, pop, trad and beyond, from John Adams, and more.
Soirée Parisienne
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Eden Court, Thurso High School, Universal Hall
The richness of the Romantic era combines with French lightness of touch for an irresistible programme.
A Summer Serenade
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Dunoon Burgh Hall, McLaren Hall, Dollar Academy
Join the SCO Wind Soloists on a musical cruise to shores far and wide.
Tchaikovsky Serenade
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Inverness Cathedral, Stonehaven Town Hall, Corn Exchange
A programme to show off the versatility of the string orchestra, in music from Mozart to Webern.
SCO at East Neuk Festival
Bowhouse
Join Maxim and the SCO at East Neuk Festival 2024.
Summer Classics
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Victoria Halls Helensburgh, Blair Castle, Leven Centre Main Hall, Callander Kirk
Maxim is at the helm for a concert of much-loved classics this summer.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
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Stirling Castle, Ryan Centre, Galashiels Volunteer Hall
Few composers convey youthful energy like Schubert and Mendelssohn, and in this concert we hear some of their sunniest works.
SCO at Edinburgh International Festival: Carmen
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Festival Theatre
The SCO is the pit orchestra for the most popular of French operas from the Parisian opera house where it all began.
SCO at Edinburgh International Festival: Così fan tutte
Usher Hall
A test of fidelity leads to deception, seduction and surprises in Mozart’s collaboration with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.
SCO at Edinburgh International Festival: Maxim Emelyanychev & Principals of the SCO
The Queen's Hall
Led by Maxim Emelyanychev on the fortepiano, SCO soloists present captivating renditions from the world of Mozart.
Our News
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The lure of the exotic: northern Africa in classical music
27 May 2024
How does the west's fascination with the wider Arab world come across in music? We look at a few examples ...![]()
Lili Boulanger et les autres: female French composers
20 May 2024
Where do Louise Farrenc and Cécile Chaminade fit into France's rich history of female composers?![Against a red background, a man in a dark jacket and shirt looks out of frame. His face is illuminated by a light from above.]()
Soundbox: an interview with Jay Capperauld
13 May 2024
We spoke to SCO Associate Composer Jay Capperauld about his work with three young music creators, featured in our Un:Titled concerts.
