

Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Welcome to the SCO. We have been inspiring audiences and connecting with communities since 1974, delivering diverse programmes that are open to all. Embrace the classics, discover exciting new music, and create beautiful musical memories with us!
Coming up
View all eventsSchumann & Schubert
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St Andrews
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Isabelle van Keulen takes the reins of the SCO for the lyrical Violin Concerto by Robert Schumann, alongside Schubert’s Third Symphony.Book nowBig Ears, Little Ears
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Matinee
St Andrews
Perth
Big Ears, Little Ears is our relaxed concert series for children under the age of five and their grown-ups.Book nowMozart & Strauss
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Matinee
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Deeply charismatic oboist and conductor François Leleux directs Mozart’s cheeky Bassoon Concerto, and music by the teenage Richard Strauss.Book nowSeven Last Words
Choral
Edinburgh
A choral contemplation of loss and rebirth from Scotland’s greatest living composer, Sir James MacMillan, performed by the SCO Chorus.Book nowTea Dance Concerts
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Edinburgh
Dumfries
...and more!
Enjoy an afternoon of music and join our musicians as they perform a programme designed especially for people living with dementia.Book nowMozart Sinfonia Concertante
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St Andrews
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Stephanie Gonley, leads an evening of innovation, virtuosity, and timeless classics.Book nowYeol Eum Son plays Beethoven
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Choral
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Yeol Eum Son makes a welcome return with Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, in a concert that reaches its climax with Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass.Book nowBenedetti plays Brahms
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Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Nicola Benedetti joins charismatic Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev for an end-of-Season celebration full of romance and adventure.Book nowSCO Wind Soloists in Concert
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Summer Tour
Kames
Kilmelford
Crianlarich
...and more!
Join our Wind Soloists for an intimate and captivating evening of music in Kames, Kilmelford, Crianlarich and Gartmore.Book nowSummer Serenade
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Summer Tour
Brechin
Fochabers
Fortrose
Experience an unforgettable evening as the SCO Strings take you on a journey through vibrant rhythms, tender romance and timeless beauty.Book now
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25/26 Trailer
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Max Mandel
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Cerys Ambrose-Evans
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Marta Gómez
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Katherine Bryer
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Eric de Wit
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Summer Tour 2025 Trailer
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Supporting the SCO
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Seascape
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Serenade in Seven Colours
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Novelletten
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Principal Guest Conductor
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For the Love of Music
Your 25/26 SeasonThis Season we honour our shared love of music through interviews with our players, exploring their connection to the music they play.
Explore today
Summer Tour 2025
11 Jun – 29 Aug 2025Join us this summer as we bring world-class music to 20 locations across Scotland.

Digital Season
Experience the SCO from homeExplore your 25/26 Digital Season filmed at Leith Theatre, and enjoy from the comfort of home.

New Dimensions
Exploring new sound worldsMusic for the mind, body and soul in a laid-back, informal concert format.

Tea Dance Concerts
Dementia-friendlyEnjoy an afternoon of music and light refreshments as SCO musicians perform a lively programme designed for people living with dementia.
Let's take a moment.
Unwind with the SCO from the comfort of your home. Listen through our extensive recorded catalogue on Spotify (or your preferred streaming platform) and enjoy our latest releases.
Discounts
Full information on bookings and discounts can be found here.
For school group bookings,learn more here.
Accessibility
In collaboration with the venues we regularly perform in, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy our performances. Learn more about venue access here.
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For most SCO concerts, we offer 50% off full-price tickets to people with a disability and free tickets for carers.
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Digital Season
Our digital concerts will be available to watch for a year after their initial broadcast via our website.
Our digital concerts will be available to watch via our website and on our YouTube channel. You can find out more here.
Press
If you have a specific press enquiry or require images of artists, please contact our PR at maddie@rdmr.co.uk.
For anything else you can contact Will Fisher, Marketing and Communications Manager, at will.fisher@sco.org.uk
Learn more about the Orchestra here, get in touch to request an up-to-date biography, or browse our latest news.
Careers
Any job opportunities with the SCO will appear here. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Feedback
We hope every SCO concert is special and we value all feedback.
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Latest news
2025/26 Season highlights
20 March 2025
Don't know where to start with the new Season? We have a few starting points for you.Read MoreWhat is a sinfonia concertante?
17 March 2025
We delve into the history of a hybrid genre ...Read MoreDigital Season: Gipps Seascape
7 March 2025
Read the programme note for our online performance of Gipps' SeascapeRead MoreThe tortured tale of Schumann's Violin Concerto
24 February 2025
Or, how suppressing a work for 80 years can affect its long-term fortunes.Read MoreThe double bass concerto
17 February 2025
We complete our survey of the concerto for stringed instruments with the double bass. It's not just about jazz!Read MoreMusical folk tales
10 February 2025
It's the 19th century and musical retellings of Greek myths are out. Enter the European folk tale ...Read MoreSCO announces Summer Tour 2025
7 February 2025
The Orchestra is touring Scotland this summer, with 7 programmes across 20 venues.Read MoreOnce upon a time: music with a narrative
3 February 2025
How do composers set about telling a story in music? We look at a few examples.Read MoreBeethoven's 'lesser' symphonies
27 January 2025
Why are some Beethoven symphonies better-known than others?Read MoreRCS Students Help Build the Magical World of The Gaboon!
22 January 2025
Listen very carefully, Can you hear that tune? Those are the sounds of students building The Great Grumpy Gaboon!Read More