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Rachmaninov's Second Symphony

The 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Martyn Brabbins perform the ultimate romantic symphony, plus Sir James MacMillan鈥檚 searing The Confession of Isobel Gowdie.

The 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra reunites with conductor Martyn Brabbins for an evening of emotional power.

No-one who was present when the 麻豆社 SSO premiered Sir James MacMillan鈥檚 The Confession of Isobel Gowdie at the Proms in 1990 will forget the impact it made 鈥� the piece showcased a new, uncompromising voice in Scottish music, which became a landmark both in British music and the orchestra鈥檚 own history. Violinist Stephanie Gonley joins for the world premiere of the Violin Concerto written by the orchestra鈥檚 founder-conductor Ian Whyte, and the programme ends with one of the most popular (and moving!) of 20th century symphonies, Rachmaninov鈥檚 Second.

Presented by Jamie MacDougall
Recorded at Glasgow's City Halls on Thursday 20 November.

Sir James MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
Ian Whyte: Violin Concerto

c. 8.30pm interval

c.8:50pm
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 in E minor

Stephanie Gonley, violin
Martyn Brabbins, conductor
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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Wed 26 Nov 2025 19:30
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Music Played

  • Sir James MacMillan

    The Confession of Isobel Gowdie

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

  • Ian Whyte

    Violin concerto

    Performer: Stephanie Gonley. Music Arranger: Robin McEwan. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

  • Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev

    Andantino semplice in B Minor

    Performer: Todd Crow.
    • Taneyev: String Quintet in G Major, Op. 14, Piano Music.
    • MSR Classics.
    • 9.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Symphony No 2 in E minor, Op. 27

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

  • George Gershwin

    Prelude No.3 in E flat minor

    Performer: Wayne Marshall.
    • A Gershwin Songbook & Improvisations.
    • VIRGIN CLASSICS.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Wed 26 Nov 2025 19:30
    麻豆社 Radio 3