Orchestra

Christopher Bowen - SCO Viennese New Year 2026

Ad Feature Celebrate the festive season with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Concerts of the Future will be at Summerhall.

How you can perform with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - virtually

Government funding for music tuition has been hailed a success - but cash should be ring fenced, a new report says

Exclusive Funding for free school music lessons 'spent on other services'

Antony Hermis is to take on the role of chief conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra from September 2027.

The conductor taking over Scottish group of 'deeply human' musicians

The concert is the first celebration of Pride by a Scottish symphony orchestra.

Orchestral concert first to celebrate 'centuries of LGBTQ+ artists'

Nick Cassenbaum’s acclaimed show, Bubble Schmeisis, will be among those performed at the Sauna Theatre.

Arts diary: Why I'm dreading press night at the Fringe's Sauna Theatre

Fuccbois

Ad Feature 8 Australian shows you shouldn’t miss at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film will be in Glasgow and Edinburgh this December.

How to see The Muppet Christmas Carol with live orchestra in Scotland

Jack Liebeck, visiting professor of violin, provides one-to-one tutition to pupils once a month at St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh. While proud of its exceptionally high standards, it is also hoping to open its doors to more young musicians.

Sounds of 'most privileged' education at Scotland's only music school

St Magnus Arts Festival takes place in Orkney.

50 years of island festival which started 'on sofa with a telephone'

Edinburgh International Festival 'back to full strength'

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.

Orchestra playing in 'extraordinary conditions' in Kyiv tours Scotland

Ad Feature Scottish Chamber Orchestra in 26 towns and cities this summer

Timpani player Caroline Garden, Courtesy of Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Tributes to 'beloved' founding member of Scottish Chamber Orchestra

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Exclusive Warning over future of Scottish national orchestra amid funding crisis

Tickets for the screening are available from December 12

Edinburgh Castle to screen third Harry Potter film with live orchestra

Composer Jay Capperauld

Watch: Whisky Mouth by Jay Capperauld, performed by the SCO

Ad Feature Spectacular Chinese dance show coming to Scotland for a limited season

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is one of Scotland's national performing companies. Picture: Jessica Cowley

Royal Scottish National Orchestra makes £14m claim as costs soar

RSNO strings

Exclusive 'Financial challenges' for RSNO despite record ticket sales

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

Ad Feature Tickets from just £10 for Enigma Variations in Edinburgh

Experience the power of Steve Reich with Colin Currie and the SCO

Ad Feature Colin Currie and SCO bring Steve Reich’s groundbreaking work to life

Spider-Man: No Way Home will be presented live in concert next year, with two Scottish shows lined up.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Live in Concert coming to Glasgow & Edinburgh

Aurora Orchestra

EIF music reviews: Aurora Orchestra + more

Mozart’s La Clemenza Di Tito – Scottish Chamber Orchestra

EIF music reviews: Mozart’s La Clemenza Di Tito + more

Bruce Liu Plays Ravel

EIF Music reviews: Bruce Liu Plays Ravel

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert announces 20th anniversary tour

Ruth Gipps

Watch: The SCO Digital Season Part Three: Ruth Gipps, Seascape

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

Ad Feature Music of Zimmer vs. Williams: Star Wars Day concert coming to Glasgow

Ad Feature A night of Prokofiev & Brahms with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Andrea Tarrodi

SCO Digital Season Part Two Andrea Tarrodi’s Serenade in Seven Colours

The Big Noise United Orchestra has created a national spotlight in which young musicians can shine

How our newest national orchestra, Big Noise United, is changing lives David Munn

Komische Oper Berlin's production of The Marriage of Figaro

EIF reviews: European Union Youth Orchestra | The Marriage of Figaro

Sir Mark Elder conducts Mahler's Fifth Symphony on Saturday night.

EIF music reviews: Mahler's Fifth | Mahan Esfahani | Domo Branch | VRï

Nature regenerating across Spireslack, a former opencast coalmine

How Scotland's coal mines have become a studio for birdsong

A full orchestra, electronic musicians and turntablists are set to perform the soundtrack to "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse" live in the United Kingdom with a series of performances later in 2024 (Credit: Lightroom Zen)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Glasgow concert announced

The Nets take on Cavs this week in Paris. Cr. Getty Images.

NBA Paris: How to watch Nets vs Cavs in NBA Paris 2024 game

Ryan Bancroft PIC: Benjamin Ealovega

Music review: SCO & Ryan Bancroft, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh

Spotify Blend: How to make a Spotify Blend playlist with your mates

Olly Murs will be performing at the Coronation Concert

Full guide to the coronation concert - key timings and information

Windsor Castle

BBC confirm Coronation Concert details - when is it and how to watch
The BBC has confirmed details of King Charles’ Coronation Concert, including how to watch.

Love Actually in Concert takes place across venues in UK

Love Actually in Concert announces UK tour for 2023

Encanto in Concert announces UK tour for 2023

The Treacherous Orchestra at the Old Fruitmarket PIC: Gaelle Beri for Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections review: Treacherous Orchestra, Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Peter Crouch releases a classical album of football anthems

The Cinematic Orchestra

EIF music reviews: The Cinematic Orchestra | Philadelphia Orchestra

ZZ Top PIC: Ross Halfinn

Album reviews: ZZ Top | Bob Marley & the Chineke! Orchestra | Nicole Cassandra S...

The RSNO and Thomas Søndergård PIC: Sally Jubb

Innovation and collaboration: RSNO announces intriguing new season

The Scotsman Sessions #305: André Cebrián

Chi-chi Nwanoku performing with the Chineke Orchestra PIC: Mark Allan

Chi-chi Nwanoku 'Every orchestra should reflect the community it serves'

Five of the best Royal Opera House productions to watch at home

Young German conductor Kevin John Edusei

Music review: SCO/Kevin John Edusei, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

EIO conductor Calum Zuckert

Bold steps and star turns for Edinburgh Incidental Orchestra

Stevie Jones of Sound of Yell

Music review: Christmas Carousal, Platform, Glasgow

ELO Again

No 1 ELO tribute act is coming to Edinburgh

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries