Performances of Sergey Rachmaninov at BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
(See all works in BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra by Sergey Rachmaninov)Thu 20 Nov 2025
- 19:30City Halls
The ultimate romantic symphony follows MacMillan’s searing “Isobel Gowdie”
The ultimate romantic symphony follows MacMillan’s searing “Isobel Gowdie”
Programme
- The Confession of Isobel Gowdie(26 mins)
- Violin Concerto(25 mins)(World Premiere)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in E minor(60 mins)
Performers
- Stephanie Gonleyviolin
- Martyn BrabbinsConductor
Thu 27 Nov 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Programme
- Strum(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor(40 mins)
- interval
- Medea's Dance of Vengeance(14 mins)
- La mer(24 mins)
Performers
- Isata Kanneh‐Masonpiano
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Fri 28 Nov 2025
- 19:30Music Hall, Aberdeen
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Programme
- Strum(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor(40 mins)
- interval
- Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op 23a(14 mins)
- La mer(24 mins)
Performers
- Isata Kanneh‐Masonpiano
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Thu 5 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in One movement(21 mins)
- interval
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Sun 8 Feb 2026
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in One movement(21 mins)
- interval
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Sun 15 Feb 2026
- 14:00City Halls
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’s mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.
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’s mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.
Programme
- Prelude A L'Après-midi d'un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor(26 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D minor(45 mins)
Performers
- Hana Changviolin
- Chloé Van SoeterstèdeConductor
Sat 30 May 2026
- 19:00City Halls
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.
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.
Programme
- Oboe Concerto(19 mins)
- Cello Concerto in B minor(15 mins)Op.104, mvt I. Allegro (1894)
- Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini(24 mins)Op. 43, variations 11-24
Performers
- Jonathan Bloxhamconductor
- Anastasia-Maria Barbupiano
- Alasdair Cotteeoboe
- Finn Mannioncello
- Judith Ralstonhost
Tue 8 Sep 2026
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
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
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
Programme
- Density 21.5(3 mins)
- Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta(28 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor(39 mins)
Performers
- Matthew Highamflute
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
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Thu 4 Feb 2027
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
NOSTALGIA. ROMANCE. ADVENTURE! Delyana Lazarova conducts a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold featuring Bulgarian star Liya Petrova
NOSTALGIA. ROMANCE. ADVENTURE! Delyana Lazarova conducts a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold featuring Bulgarian star Liya Petrova
Programme
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor(42 mins)
Performers
- Liya Petrovaviolin
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Sun 7 Feb 2027
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Delyana Lazarova makes her Usher Hall debut alongside Bulgarian star Liya Petrova, conducting a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold
Delyana Lazarova makes her Usher Hall debut alongside Bulgarian star Liya Petrova, conducting a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold
Programme
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor(42 mins)
Performers
- Liya Petrovaviolin
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
