
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Performer (ensemble), Promoter
The internationally celebrated Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) is made up of a unique collection of talented musicians who inspire and connect with people of all ages.
From re-imagining the classical masters and romantic greats, to sharing contemporary commissions, the world-class musicians of the SCO are passionate about playing: and with inspirational young conductor Maxim Emelyanychev at the helm, our live performances are anything but predictable!
We aim to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to hear live orchestral music by touring the length and breadth of Scotland and around the world as proud ambassadors for Scottish cultural excellence. In recent years, the Orchestra has travelled throughout Europe, the Far East, India and the USA.
The SCO makes a significant contribution to Scottish life both on the concert platform and beyond, working in schools, universities, hospitals, care homes and community centres through its award-winning Creative Learning programme.
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Residence/Main Office Edinburgh
Year of birth/founding 1974
Contact email
Upcoming events
- 07 Sep 2025, 19:30
[HELGOLAND & HEISENBERG TO HIGGS] - 10 Sep 2025, 0:00
[Composers' Helpline] - 15 Sep 2025, 0:00
[opensound: Composing for Amateur Musicians Join Tamara Kohler (CEO and Artistic Director for Contemporary Music for All - CoMA)] - 17 Sep 2025, 0:00
[Composers' Helpline] - 18 Sep 2025, 13:00
[Glasgow Cathedral Festival]
Recent updates
Works
- Sauchiehall, by Oliver Searle
- From the Coast, by Oliver Searle
- Concerto for Trumpet in Bb, by Oliver Searle
Events
- opensound: Composing for Amateur Musicians Join Tamara Kohler (CEO and Artistic Director for Contemporary Music for All - CoMA)
- Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians
- Composers' Helpline
Projects
- On a Wing and a Prayer
- On a Wing and a Prayer - presentation
- Composers' Conversations - Pete and Joe Stollery
Opportunities
- Call: Something Different workshop
- CALL: Workshop – Performative works for accordion with Andreas Borregaard
- Apply now for Red Note Factory Weekend