Performances of BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.

Pulse-raising passion and a teenage prodigy’s firecracker piano concerto

Tchaikovsky's pulse-raising passion and Mozart's 'Turkish' Violin Concerto

A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.

A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.

Guest Conductor Elim Chan reveals the deadly secrets of Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' with the help of two world-class soloists.

Dorottya Láng & Gábor Bretz join conductor Elim Chan for Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' revealing deadly secrets. Plus pieces by Britten & Shostakovich in this dramatic concert!

Londoner Ayanna Witter-Johnson blends jazz & classical, teaming with Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie & BBC SSO players at Glasgow’s SWG3. Celebrating Scottish jazz legends, their collaboration merges jazz, folk, & classical in a unique musical tribute.

Born in Minnesota, Craig Taborn is a pianist and electronic musician with over 25 years in the jazz, improvisational and creative music scene. His fearless music-making draws across genres to shape a distinct and versatile musical voice.

Hannah Kendall’s music is “searingly impactful” (The New Statesman), bridging musical cultures while both honouring and challenging contemporary traditions. Ilan Volkov conducts '...I may turn to salt', inspired by poet Lemn Sissay's 'Godsell'.

Discover the artists and music from Day 1 of Tectonics with BBC Radio 3’s Kate Molleson.

Ilan Volkov conducts the first of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's concert features a world premiere and BBC Commission by Christopher Fox, plus UK premieres by Laura Bowler and Angélica Castelló.

Flutist Nicole Mitchell and pianist Craig Taborn reunite as a duo after 20 years of collaboration. Inspired by Cecil Taylor and Eric Dolphy, they create spontaneous, exploratory music blending extended piano, flute, and electronic textures.

Discover the artists and music from Day 2 of Tectonics with BBC Radio 3’s Kate Molleson.

Ilan Volkov conducts the second of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Sunday's concert features two world premieres and BBC commissions by Nicole Mitchell and Martin Smolka, plus a UK premiere by Naomi Pinnock.

Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.

A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.

Join BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 Grand Final on 30 May 2026 at 7pm! Three talented finalists perform with BBC SSO, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. Judges: Helen Grime, Su a Lee, and David McGuinness. Hosted by Judith Ralston.

A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.

A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.

An orchestral journey of bold originality: Ogonek’s joyful, light-filled dances, Ravel’s jazz-inspired brilliance, and Wigglesworth’s time-bending concerto. Steven Osborne shines across playful Ravel and introspective Wigglesworth.

Britten at his most joyful: the upbeat Welcome Ode and the sparkling Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, a lively tour of every instrument. A spirited celebration, complete with fresh narration by Rory Kinnear.

Top young UK & international conductors showcase talent with the BBC SSO a in the finale of a 5-day course with Martyn Brabbins. Jointly presented by BBC SSO & RCS.

A joyful, feel-everything celebration of LGBTQ+ artists from Tchaikovsky to Chappell Roan

Ryan Wigglesworth and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra pair Elgar’s sweeping First Symphony with two contemporary works: Judith Weir’s Moon and Star and the world premiere of Brett Dean’s The World’s Wife, setting words by Carol Ann Duffy

Alena Baeva joins Delyana Lazarova and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra as the soloist in Korngold’s filmic Violin Concerto. Bookending the concert are Dobrinka Tabakova’s exhilarating fanfare Orpheus’ Comet and Prokofiev’s lyrical Symphony No. 5

Brass players from Scotland’s top orchestras unite with The Wallace Collection and young musicians to honour trumpeter John Wallace. The programme features his Symphony for Brass Band and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Greek tragedy meets modern psychology in Richard Strauss’s audacious opera, conducted by Karina Canellakis.

Seize a rare chance to hear Mahler’s cantata Das klagende Lied, performed by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, BBC SSO and soloists under Sir Donald Runnicles.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Ryan Wigglesworth celebrate the orchestra’s 90th anniversary with a snapshot of a golden year in musical history, performing works written in 1936 by Bartók, Rachmaninov and Varèse

Paweł Kapuła conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for its final Prom of the season. They perform works by Hans Werner Henze, Schubert and Mahler before soprano Natalya Romaniw takes to the stage for Richard Strauss’s famous musical farewell

NYCOS marks its 30th anniversary with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, featuring Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, the world premiere of Jay Capperauld’s The World, and Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year.

MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO THE HEART: Bomsori plays Beethoven's masterful Violin Concerto and two world-class vocalists shine in Zemlinsky's sumptuous Lyric Symphony

Following a sold-out concert in 2024, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra returns to the Corran Halls for a programme rooted in folk tradition that crackles with colour and energy.

"One of Britain’s most virtuosic instrumentalists” (The Times), performs Sir James MacMillan's Saxophone Concerto. And there's a sonorous, song-like love letter to the composer's Ayrshire hometown, written for euphonium and strings.

Colin Currie is at the helm of this celebration of Steve Reich's 90th birthday. He’s joined by 'The National' guitarist Bryce Dessner (a long-time Reich champion) in a programme that includes 'Electric Counterpoint' and 'Four Sections'.

LIFE, LOVE & FAREWELL: Popular Dutch guest conductor Antony Hermus leads us to the emotional heart of Mahler’s devastatingly beautiful final musical testament.

Guest conductor Antony Hermus guides us to the heart of Mahler’s final musical testament, Symphony No.10.

ROCK & CLASSICAL COLLIDE: Chloë Hanslip’s electric violin meets the sparkling energy of Estonian conductor Mihhail Gerts, with music of raw emotional power by Arvo Pärt and Eduard Tubin.

Musical fireworks ignite a new season as British violinist Chloë Hanslip performs Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Violin Concerto, and Mihhail Gerts explores the raw emotional power of Arvo Pärt (the world's most performed living composer at age 90!).

The Classic Horror. The Iconic Score. Fear Performed Live.

“With desire and passion,” wrote Tchaikovsky on the score of his Fifth Symphony... and you’re about to hear why! Soprano Sophie Bevan also stars in this vibrant all-Russian programme launching the Afternoon Performance series.

“With desire and passion,” wrote Tchaikovsky on the score of his Fifth Symphony... and you’re about to hear why! Soprano Sophie Bevan also features in this vibrant all-Russian programme launching the Usher Hall Series.

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Spanish spectacular and the warm melodies of Mozart’s evergreen Clarinet Concerto bring sunshine to a likely chilly November in Glasgow, with Bartók adding a burst of colour!

Rooted in folk traditions, this vibrant programme features Ligeti’s dazzling reimagining of Eastern European melodies, Vaughan Williams’ folk-inspired beauty, Mozart’s sparkling Horn Concerto with Chris Gough, and Beethoven’s energetic Fourth Symphony.

Freya Goldmark stars in a natural-world tribute curated by Emmy-nominated Scottish composer Erland Cooper, premiering a new concerto marking Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, plus Vaughan Williams's meditative masterpiece.

JOY, UNITY & HARMONY: Every performance of the Ninth Symphony is a major occasion and with conductor Delyana Lazarova, this celebration of the human spirit shines as a beacon of light in a Scottish December.

RADIANT SOUNDS, DARING SPIRIT: Brahms composed his Second Symphony while on holiday in the Austrian Alps, and that sense of sunshine and soaring vistas glows in every note.

Let the sumptuous sounds of a full symphony orchestra wrap around you like a cosy blanket, as Jamie MacDougall presents familiar carols and orchestral classics at the Music Hall. Book early as it's always a sell-out!

Let the sumptuous sounds of a full symphony orchestra wrap around you like a cosy blanket, as singer Jamie MacDougall presents familiar carols and orchestral classics at Glasgow City Halls.

A festive afternoon for all the family, packed with thrilling and nostalgic blockbuster film music, performed by a full symphony orchestra with singer Jamie MacDougall. Get your Santa hat or sparkly top at the ready!

A festive night for all the family, packed with thrilling and nostalgic blockbuster film music, performed by a full symphony orchestra with singer Jamie MacDougall. Get your Santa hat or sparkly top at the ready!

The most influential sci-fi film of all time, powered by a soundtrack as bold as its vision.

Just a few days before Burns Night, join us for a celebration of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and rich musical heritage! The world's longest-running orchestral radio programme broadcasts live from City Halls.

NOSTALGIA. ROMANCE. ADVENTURE! Delyana Lazarova conducts a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold featuring Bulgarian star Liya Petrova

Delyana Lazarova makes her Usher Hall debut alongside Bulgarian star Liya Petrova, conducting a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold

RELENTLESS RHYTHMS, SOARING FLIGHT: Ilan Volkov pairs Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with mesmerising music by Japanese visionaries, featuring violinist Akiko Suwanai and flautist Adam Walker.

Ilan Volkov pairs Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with mesmerising music by Japanese visionaries, featuring violinist Akiko Suwanai and flautist Adam Walker.

Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth waltzes us into the silken, seductive Vienna of Strauss’s 'Der Rosenkavalier', with added enchantment from the “pure and very expressive” voice of soprano Erika Baikoff.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: Embark on a cosmic adventure as Ryan Wigglesworth conducts one of Britain’s most beloved classics. Another star, BBC Young Musician winner Laura van der Heijden, shines in Walton’s luminous Cello Concerto.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: Embark on a cosmic adventure as Ryan Wigglesworth conducts one of Britain’s most beloved classics. Another star, BBC Young Musician winner Laura van der Heijden, shines in Walton’s luminous Cello Concerto.

Cellist Raphaela Gromes is one of the defining voices of her generation, an exclusive artist with Sony Classical since 2016. She performs Elgar's much-loved Cello Concerto with popular guest conductor Michael Sanderling.

Cellist Raphaela Gromes takes centre stage with Elgar's stunning Cello Concerto with conductor Michael Sanderling on the podium.

GRACE & GRANDEUR: Expect poetry and enchantment from Elisabeth Brauss in Mozart’s exquisite concerto. Plus, one of Romantic music’s most overwhelming experiences - Bruckner’s Sixth Symphony.

The BBC SSO presents a rare revival of Harrison Birtwistle’s opera 'The Second Mrs Kong', conducted by Martyn Brabbins and featuring an all-star cast alongside the BBC Singers

“Even in a day when keyboard virtuosos are thick on the ground, Kozhukhin is special.” Denis Kozhukhin returns to the BBC SSO in a programme pairing a Romantic masterpiece with Beethoven’s playful Eighth Symphony.

“Even in a day when keyboard virtuosos are thick on the ground, Kozhukhin is special.” Denis Kozhukhin returns to the BBC SSO in a programme pairing a Romantic masterpiece with Beethoven’s playful Eighth Symphony.

International phenomenon and Grammy Award‑winning composer Eric Whitacre leads an evening of choral splendour with the world-class BBC Singers and BBC SSO, conducting his own radiant music before Mozart’s powerful Requiem.

International phenomenon and Grammy Award‑winning composer Eric Whitacre leads a Sunday afternoon of choral splendour with the world-class BBC Singers and BBC SSO, conducting his own radiant music before Mozart’s powerful Requiem.

Guest conductor Emilia Hoving joins the “warm, bright” British baritone (and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist) Andrew Hamilton on a guided tour for the ears: from Respighi’s glittering panoramas of Rome, to Grace Williams’s bracing Sea Sketches.

A SEASON CLOSES... A WORLD OPENS: Illicit passion meets cosmic consequence as three of the 21st century’s finest Wagnerian singers join forces with the BBC SSO.

Back by popular demand! Under the softly glowing lights of the Old Fruitmarket, take a seat (or stretch out on the floor!) and enjoy peaceful melodies, gentle breathwork and a soothing guided meditation.