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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

  6. 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.
  7. Nicola Benedetti plays the violin.

    Benedetti plays Mendelssohn

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Mendelssohn’s exhilarating Violin Concerto is the ideal showcase for the world-renowned Scottish violin virtuoso’s consummate talents.
  8. Lorenza Borrani smiles at the camera, holding her violin

    Borrani & Beethoven

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Lorenza Borrani returns for a second concert of the Season with an evening of wit, humour and magical evocations.
  9. Jess Gillam smiles up holding her saxophone.

    Saxophone Dreams with Jess Gillam

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    New Dimensions

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    St Andrews
    Jess Gillam brings her invigorating musical personality to a colourful and adventurous concert.
  10. Pekka plays the violin with a smile.

    Beethoven, Pekka & the Dreamers’ Circus

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Aberdeen
    Classical and folk join forces for a celebration of dance, in this joyfully unconventional programme masterminded by Pekka Kuusisto.
  11. Roderick Williams sings at the Proms with the Orchestra playing behind.

    The Language of Eden

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    Choral

    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Andrew Manze conducts an evening of rapturous English music and striking new sounds, with Roderick Williams and the SCO Chorus.
  12. Jonian Ilias-Kadesha shits on some old stairs with a violin.

    Bohemian Rhapsodies

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    Edinburgh
    Glasgow
    Flamboyant Greek-Albanian violinist Jonian Ilias-Kadesha directs a concert dedicated to the gutsy glories of Czech music.