SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique
Thu 24 Sept · 19:30
Usher Hall
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2026/27 season opens at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 24 September 2026. The programme includes Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev with viola soloist Timothy Ridout.
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor Timothy Ridout viola We launch our 2026/27 Season with a dazzling homage to Berlioz, the ultimate musical trailblazer. At the helm is our electrifying Principal Conductor, Maxim Emelyanychev, whose flair and imagination promise an unforgettable evening of drama and musical colour. Our journey begins with Harold in Italy, Berlioz’s poetic response to Byron’s wanderer. Here, the viola becomes the voice of a restless soul, and Timothy Ridout, one of today’s most compelling violists, guides us through landscapes steeped in Italian light and lyricism. Then, brace yourself for the full force of Symphonie fantastique, Berlioz’s revolutionary masterpiece. From its tender dreams to its hallucinatory visions of passion and the macabre, this is music that changed everything – a fevered confession in sound, brought vividly to life by Maxim and the SCO. Kindly supported by Donald and Louise MacDonald
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SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:30.
SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
Tickets for SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique can be booked via sco.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2026/27 season opens at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 24 September 2026. The programme includes Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev with viola soloist Timothy Ridout.
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Maxim Emelyanychev conductor Timothy Ridout viola We launch our 2026/27 Season with a dazzling homage to Berlioz, the ultimate musical trailblazer. At the helm is our electrifying Principal Conductor, Maxim Emelyanychev, whose flair and imagination promise an unforgettable evening of drama and musical colour. Our journey begins with Harold in Italy, Berlioz’s poetic response to Byron’s wanderer. Here, the viola becomes the voice of a restless soul, and Timothy Ridout, one of today’s most compelling violists, guides us through landscapes steeped in Italian light and lyricism. Then, brace yourself for the full force of Symphonie fantastique, Berlioz’s revolutionary masterpiece. From its tender dreams to its hallucinatory visions of passion and the macabre, this is music that changed everything – a fevered confession in sound, brought vividly to life by Maxim and the SCO. Kindly supported by Donald and Louise MacDonald
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique?
SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:30.
Where is SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique taking place?
SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
How do I get tickets for SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique?
Tickets for SCO 26/27: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique can be booked via sco.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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