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.
News and New Projects New Stories, Dots and Lines, Moving Music, Musical Postcards from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra players
Residence/Main Office Edinburgh
Year of birth/founding 1974
Contact email
Upcoming events
- 21 Mar 2026, 19:30
[Calton Consort: Luminous Night of the Soul] - 22 Mar 2026, 15:00
[Famous Stories brought to life in Music] - 25 Mar 2026, 13:00
[Free Online Composer Support Calls] - 26 Mar 2026, 18:00
[Free Online Workshop: Writing for Viola with Garth Knox] - 01 Apr 2026, 13:00
[Free Online Composer Support Calls]
Recent updates
Works
- Sòlás Collective - Improvised, by Tom Macfadyen
- Quartet no 6 (Ma), by Matthew Whiteside
- Perihelion, by Neil Tòmas Smith
Events
- Free Online Workshop: Writing for Viola with Garth Knox
- Calton Consort: Luminous Night of the Soul
- Famous Stories brought to life in Music
Projects
- Pete Stollery conducts Joe Stollery premiere
- Aides... mémoires... Project album launch
- On a Wing and a Prayer
Opportunities
- Contemporary Music for All (CoMA) FREE Festival Day
- Apply For Red Note FACTORY (DEVISING) WEEKEND
- Noisy Nights in Glasgow – Call for Scores
