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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A skull.

    Bruckner's Skull

    Digital Season

    Online
    Premiered last Season to enormous acclaim, this audacious creation dares to stare death directly in the face.

  4. 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.
  5. Maxim Emelyanychev sits at the keys. He smiles off to his left. He wears a black suit and bowtie.

    Maxim and Friends

    Matinee

    Edinburgh
    Experience the exceptional artistry of SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev as he showcases his passion for chamber music.
  6. 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.

  7. Benedetti plays Mendelssohn (Inverness)

    Inverness
    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. 3 members of the Craigmillar youth choir sing, they wear school unirom.

    Tapestry

    Matinee

    Edinburgh
    Join us for the SCO’s end of residency celebration, Tapestry, a vibrant showcase of the Craigmillar community’s creativity and heritage.