Join the birthday celebrations! Maxim Emelyanychev sets out for an unforgettable evening of joy and passion as he leads the Orchestra on a very special 50th Anniversary tour of the nation – in some of the biggest-hearted, most compelling music around.

Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
Kirill Gerstein piano*
Maximiliano Martín clarinet†
Max Mandel viola†

JAY CAPPERAULD The Origin of Colour (World Premiere)
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No 1* orBRUCH Concerto for Clarinet and Viola†
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’

In Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, powerful Russian-US pianist Kirill Gerstein is sure to make a strong impression as soloist in Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto – understandably one of the world’s best-loved works with its heart-on-sleeve emotion and soaring romantic melodies

In Stirling, Ayr, Craigmillar and Aberdeen the SCO’s Principal Clarinet Maximiliano Martín joins Principal Viola Max Mandel in Max Bruch’s tender, intimate Double Concerto, written for his clarinettist son – and every bit as richly Romantic as the composer’s famed Violin Concerto No. 1.

Beethoven’s majestic ‘Eroica’ Symphony brings the festivities to a rousing, soul-lifting conclusion, while SCO Associate Composer Jay Capperauld – one of Scotland’s most exciting and original voices – unveils a kaleidoscopic new piece written specially for the Orchestra’s anniversary year.

Wed 27 Sep 2023, 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall*
Thu 28 Sep 2023, 7.30pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh*
Fri 29 Sep 2023, 7.30pm City Halls, Glasgow*
Tue 3 Oct 2023, 7.30pm Stirling Castle†
Wed 4 Oct 2023, 7.30pm Ayr Town Hall†
Fri 6 Oct 2023, 3pm Craigmillar Community Concert†
Sat 7 Oct 2023, 7.30pm Aberdeen Music Hall†

To book tickets for any of the dates on the Maxim's 'Eroica' tour (excl Craigmillar Community Concert) click on your preferred venue and you can book online.

Jay Capperauld's The Origin of Colour was commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and with generous support from the Vaughan Williams Foundation.