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![Andrew Marwood holds a violin and looks to his left.]()
Schumann & Mozart
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2 Matinees
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dumfries
British violinist Anthony Marwood makes a welcome return for music to captivate you and – perhaps – surprise you.![Abstract painting of a misty sun setting over a Irish beach.]()
Carmina Gadelica
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Matinee
Glasgow
St Andrews
Edinburgh
The SCO’s renowned Wind Soloists join forces with some of Scotland’s most accomplished young players for a kaleidoscopic concert.![Stained glass window depicting Virgin Mary, Joseph and the infant son]()
L'Enfance du Christ
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Choral
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Welcome the coming festive season with one of the tenderest, most captivating Christmas pieces ever created.![A blue nutcracker soldier is featured with a blue glistening backdrop.]()
The Nutcracker
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Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer’s full ballet score.![John Adams smiles. He wears a chequered shirt.]()
Gnarly Buttons
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New Dimensions
Edinburgh
Glasgow
A thrilling journey from the music of John Adams including hypnotic pulsations to red-hot emotion and vast cinematic soundscapes.![Peter Whelan wears a black shirt and smiles.]()
Mozart Matinee
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Matinee
St Andrews
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Celebrate the full breadth of Mozart’s musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians.![A ray of sun shines over stained glass.]()
A Ceremony of Carols
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Choral
Edinburgh
Step into the warm glow of choral splendour as the SCO Chorus fills Greyfriars Kirk with seasonal music to captivate and inspire you.![A diamond-like chandelier hangs down with a prism of colour shining from it.]()
Viennese New Year
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Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Perth
Immerse yourself in all the glorious opulence of a traditional Viennese New Year celebration – and welcome 2026 in lavish style.![Lorenza Borrani plays the violin with an renaissance style painitng behind her.]()
Haydn & Schubert
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2 Matinees
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dumfries
Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani.![A portrait of Mozart with the 25/26 Season branding overlay.]()
Mozart’s Last Three Symphonies
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Discover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.![The Grumpy Gaboon characters frame the image.]()
The Great Grumpy Gaboon
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Matinee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
The Great Grumpy Gaboon returns in 2026 for a fun-packed performance.![]()
Baroque Inspirations
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Maxim Emelyanychev returns with an annual highlight of the SCO Season, rediscovering the musical splendours of the Baroque.
