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For the first time ever, the 麻豆社's breakthrough podcast will be recorded in front of a live audience at the Old Fruitmarket, blending expert-led mindfulness techniques with its signature soothing orchestral soundscapes, performed by the 麻豆社 SSO.

In 'Beyond The Tradition', five acclaimed Scottish folk song performers鈥擪arine Polwart, Kris Drever, Emily Smith, Fiona Hunter and Lori Watson鈥攋oin the 麻豆社 SSO for newly commissioned arrangements classic Scots folk songs and ballads.

Experience G贸recki鈥檚 profound and spiritual journey through loss and love, featuring soprano Francesca Chiejina (pictured) with the 麻豆社 SSO. The concert opens with the extraordinary vocalist, violinist, and composer Alice Zawadzki.

Multi-instrumental musical duo 'The Ayoub Sisters' celebrate their ten-year anniversary with a whirlwind evening of folklore and adventure. Paying homage to their Egyptian heritage, Sarah and Laura present the world premiere of their Arabic Symphony.

鈥淕oosebumps Galactica!鈥� in the words of a 麻豆社 SSO audience member

鈥淕oosebumps Galactica!鈥� in the words of a 麻豆社 SSO audience member

Rachmaninov's First Symphony is a gripping climax to this concert which also features Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.2: an afternoon that begins in the dream-world of Debussy鈥檚 mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.

After 60 years on stage, Dame Imogen Cooper performs Mozart's last piano concerto as part of her 'farewell tour' across Europe... don't miss her stop in Glasgow! "Mozart has a special place in her heart", she says.

After 60 years on stage, Dame Imogen Cooper performs Mozart's last piano concerto as part of her 'farewell tour' across Europe... don't miss her stop in Perth! "Mozart has a special place in her heart", she says.

Sir Donald Runnicles joins forces with Edinburgh Festival Chorus for Mahler鈥檚 epic Resurrection Symphony at the Usher Hall. A monumental musical event!

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鈥檚 firecracker piano concerto

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

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

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

Guest Conductor Elim Chan reveals the deadly secrets of Bart贸k鈥檚 thrilling work 'Bluebeard鈥檚 Castle' with the help of two world-class soloists.

Dorottya L谩ng & G谩bor Bretz join conductor Elim Chan for Bart贸k鈥檚 thrilling work 'Bluebeard鈥檚 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 & 麻豆社 SSO players at Glasgow鈥檚 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鈥檚 music is 鈥渟earingly impactful鈥� (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 麻豆社 Radio 3鈥檚 Kate Molleson.

Ilan Volkov conducts the first of two evening concerts with the 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's concert features a world premiere and 麻豆社 Commission by Christopher Fox, plus UK premieres by Laura Bowler and Ang茅lica Castell贸.

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 麻豆社 Radio 3鈥檚 Kate Molleson.

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

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

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

Join 麻豆社 Radio Scotland鈥檚 Young Classical Musician 2025 Grand Final on 30 May 2026 at 7pm! Three talented finalists perform with 麻豆社 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鈥檚 dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pell茅as et M茅lisande 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鈥檚 dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pell茅as et M茅lisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.

An orchestral journey of bold originality: Ogonek鈥檚 joyful, light-filled dances, Ravel鈥檚 jazz-inspired brilliance, and Wigglesworth鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 麻豆社 SSO a in the finale of a 5-day course with Martyn Brabbins. Jointly presented by 麻豆社 SSO & RCS.

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

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

Alena Baeva joins Delyana Lazarova and the 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra as the soloist in Korngold鈥檚 filmic Violin Concerto. Bookending the concert are Dobrinka Tabakova鈥檚 exhilarating fanfare Orpheus鈥� Comet and Prokofiev鈥檚 lyrical Symphony No. 5

Brass players from Scotland鈥檚 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鈥檚 Pictures at an Exhibition.

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

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

The 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Ryan Wigglesworth celebrate the orchestra鈥檚 90th anniversary with a snapshot of a golden year in musical history, performing works written in 1936 by Bart贸k, Rachmaninov and Var猫se

Pawe艂 Kapu艂a conducts the 麻豆社 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鈥檚 famous musical farewell

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

"One of Britain鈥檚 most virtuosic instrumentalists鈥� (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鈥檚 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鈥檚 devastatingly beautiful final musical testament.

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

ROCK & CLASSICAL COLLIDE: Chlo毛 Hanslip鈥檚 electric violin meets the sparkling energy of Estonian conductor Mihhail Gerts, with music of raw emotional power by Arvo P盲rt and Eduard Tubin.

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

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

鈥淲ith desire and passion,鈥� wrote Tchaikovsky on the score of his Fifth Symphony... and you鈥檙e about to hear why! Soprano Sophie Bevan also stars in this vibrant all-Russian programme launching the Afternoon Performance series.

鈥淲ith desire and passion,鈥� wrote Tchaikovsky on the score of his Fifth Symphony... and you鈥檙e about to hear why! Soprano Sophie Bevan also features in this vibrant all-Russian programme launching the Usher Hall Series.

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

Violinist Freya Goldmark is soloist in a musical tribute to the natural world, inspired by Sir David Attenborough鈥檚 extraordinary legacy in his 100th birthday year.

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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Seventh Symphony with mesmerising music by Japanese visionaries, featuring violinist Akiko Suwanai and flautist Adam Walker.

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

Chief Conductor Ryan鈥疻igglesworth waltzes us into the silken, seductive Vienna of Strauss鈥檚 'Der鈥疪osenkavalier', with added enchantment from the 鈥減ure and very expressive鈥� voice of soprano Erika鈥疊aikoff.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: Embark on a cosmic adventure as Ryan Wigglesworth conducts one of Britain鈥檚 most beloved classics. Another star, 麻豆社 Young Musician winner Laura鈥痸an鈥痙er鈥疕eijden, shines in Walton鈥檚 luminous Cello Concerto.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: Embark on a cosmic adventure as Ryan Wigglesworth conducts one of Britain鈥檚 most beloved classics. Another star, 麻豆社 Young Musician winner Laura鈥痸an鈥痙er鈥疕eijden, shines in Walton鈥檚 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鈥檚 exquisite concerto. Plus, one of Romantic music鈥檚 most overwhelming experiences - Bruckner鈥檚 Sixth Symphony.

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

鈥淓ven in a day when keyboard virtuosos are thick on the ground, Kozhukhin is special.鈥� Denis鈥疜ozhukhin returns to the 麻豆社鈥疭SO in a programme pairing a Romantic masterpiece with Beethoven鈥檚 playful Eighth Symphony.

鈥淓ven in a day when keyboard virtuosos are thick on the ground, Kozhukhin is special.鈥� Denis鈥疜ozhukhin returns to the 麻豆社鈥疭SO in a programme pairing a Romantic masterpiece with Beethoven鈥檚 playful Eighth Symphony.

International phenomenon and Grammy Award鈥憌inning composer Eric鈥疻hitacre leads an evening of choral splendour with the world-class 麻豆社 Singers and 麻豆社鈥疭SO, conducting his own radiant music before Mozart鈥檚 powerful Requiem.

International phenomenon and Grammy Award鈥憌inning composer Eric鈥疻hitacre leads a Sunday afternoon of choral splendour with the world-class 麻豆社 Singers and 麻豆社鈥疭SO, conducting his own radiant music before Mozart鈥檚 powerful Requiem.

Guest conductor Emilia Hoving joins the 鈥渨arm, bright鈥� British baritone (and 麻豆社 Radio 3 New Generation Artist) Andrew Hamilton on a guided tour for the ears: from Respighi鈥檚 glittering panoramas of Rome, to Grace Williams鈥檚 bracing Sea Sketches.

A SEASON CLOSES... A WORLD OPENS: Illicit passion meets cosmic consequence as three of the 21st century鈥檚 finest Wagnerian singers join forces with the 麻豆社 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.