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SCO Chorus: Chichester Psalms

9th May 2013
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After receiving rave reviews for their vocal contribution to Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta’s recent sell-out dance performances, the Chorus will be performing in the beautiful surroundings and generous acoustic of Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 8 June 2013.

“The black-clad members of the SCO Chorus emerged soundlessly from the shadows, as if waiting to gather Yanowsky into their midst, before their thrillingly sonorous rendition of Morten Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium...” **** The Herald

 

Pink Martini featuring the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

3rd May 2013
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Following their wildly successful collaboration last year, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is joining Pink Martini onstage at the Usher Hall once again on Tuesday 7 May, and it looks as though this concert will be as popular as their last.

Pink Martini was founded in 1994 by Harvard graduate and classically trained pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale. The 12-piece orchestra’s romantic, multi-lingual repertoire ranges from classical to jazz to Cuban dance to Japanese film noir. They are equally at home on concert stages and in smoky bars.

Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati extends contract until 2018

15th March 2013
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Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati extends contract until 2018

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to announce that Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati is extending his contract for the second time since taking up this position at the beginning of the 2009/10 Season, further consolidating his creative partnership with the SCO until at least 2018.

SCO Connect Fellowship

28th February 2013
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The SCO is thrilled to announce the launch of their SCO Connect Fellowship programme supported by the BBC Performing Arts Fund’s Music Fellowship Scheme.  This Fellowship scheme will enable composer Shiori Usui to work closely with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s award winning education and outreach department, SCO Connect from 2013.

SCO Primary School Residency Teachers Receive Award

26th February 2013
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Congratulations to staff from Preston Street Primary School who took part in the SCO’s Primary School Residency.  As a result of working with the SCO they have received professional recognition by The General Teaching Council for Scotland for their creative learning work in the classroom The teachers received their awards at a ceremony held at the Scottish Parliament at a joint ceremony held with Creative Scotland and Education Scotland.

SCO performs with Horse at the Barrowland Ballroom

22nd February 2013
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The 2nd of March provides the rare opportunity to hear the SCO Strings appearing with renowned Scottish singer-songwriter Horse on stage.

The SCO has had a great relationship with Horse over the years.  They've appeared on stage together and recorded an album, Both Sides, a live recording of their concert at the Glasgow Barrowland.

Mozart CD makes iTunes Classical 'Essentials' collection

8th February 2013
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted that its recording of Mozart Symphonies 38-41 with Sir Charles Mackerras has been selected by iTunes on the list of 30 must-own classical 'Essentials' albums.  The Telegraph has ranked the album No 8 within that collection.

St Andrews Byre Theatre Closure

28th January 2013
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It has recently been announced that the Byre Theatre in St Andrews has been forced to close due to financial problems.

MacMillan Oboe Concerto

18th January 2013
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is soon to perform the Scottish premiere of James MacMillan’s brilliant Oboe Concerto, a superbly crafted work for both solo instrument and orchestra, which was met with wide critical acclaim at its world premiere in Birmingham in 2010. The concerto takes inspiration from one of his earlier compositions, In Augustiis, in turn based on the popular L’homme armé melody, which composers have been drawing on for centuries.

SCO presents New Year concert in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care

14th December 2012
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The SCO welcomes in 2013 with a New Year concert in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care at Edinburgh Usher Hall on 1 January. The traditional Viennese gala concert, New Year in Vienna, will also be performed in Dumfries (3 January), Ayr (4 January) and Perth (5 January).