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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Calendar

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Thu 4 Dec 2025
- 19:30
  90th Anniversary Concert: Sir Stephen Hough Plays Grieg's Piano Concerto
  City Halls
  Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
  Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
  Programme
  Ayanna Witter-Johnson
  Bacchanale(10 mins)World Premiere, BBC Commission
  Edvard Grieg
  Piano Concerto in A minor(30 mins)
  interval
  Michael Tippett
  A Child of Our Time(65 mins)
  Performers
  Beth Taylor
  alto
  alto
  John Findon
  tenor
  tenor
  Ashley Riches
  bass
  bass
  National Youth Choir of Scotland
  Stephen Hough
  piano
  piano
  Ryan Wigglesworth
  Conductor
  Conductor
  BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
  Composers
  Ayanna Witter-Johnson
  Edvard Grieg
  Michael Tippett
  Part of
  BBC SSO 2025-26 Season BBC SSO Glasgow Series 2025/26
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Thu 11 Dec 2025
- 19:30
  Debussy, Ravel & Rare Gem
  City Halls
  Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
  Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
  Programme
  Elsa Barraine
  Symphony No.2(19 mins)
  Maurice Ohana
  Piano Concerto(26 mins)
  interval
  Maurice Ravel
  Valses nobles et sentimentales (orchestral version)(16 mins)
  Claude Debussy
  Nocturnes, for women’s chorus and orchestra(26 mins)
  Performers
  BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
  Ilan Volkov
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Nicolas Hodges
  piano
  piano
  Upper Voices of the RCS Chamber Choir
  Composers
  Elsa Barraine
  Maurice Ohana
  Maurice Ravel
  Claude Debussy
  Part of
  BBC SSO 2025-26 Season BBC SSO Glasgow Series 2025/26
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Thu 18 Dec 2025
- 19:30
  Christmas Classics in Glasgow
  City Halls
  This year, the BBC SSO offers two Christmas concerts at City Halls! Enjoy festive carols, classics, and Jamie MacDougall's sparkling performances—like a cozy mug of hot chocolate.
  Part of
  BBC SSO 2025-26 Season BBC SSO Festive Concerts 2025 BBC SSO Glasgow Series 2025/26
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Fri 19 Dec 2025
- 19:30
  Christmas Classics in Aberdeen
  Music Hall, Aberdeen
  "Christmas Classics" is a heartwarming evening of festive carols and orchestral pieces, featuring singer Jamie MacDougall with the BBC SSO in Aberdeen. A sell-out event, it’s the perfect start to the holidays—book early!
  Part of
  BBC SSO 2025-26 Season BBC SSO Aberdeen Series 2025/26 BBC SSO Festive Concerts 2025
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Sat 20 Dec 2025
- 19:30
  Christmas at the Movies in Glasgow
  City Halls
  Celebrate the festive season with the BBC SSO's magical movie music night in Glasgow! Enjoy John Williams, Disney classics & Golden Age tunes. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall. Always a sell-out—book early!
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Sun 21 Dec 2025
- 15:00
  Christmas at the Movies in Edinburgh
  Usher Hall, Edinburgh
  Celebrate Christmas with the BBC SSO's epic movie music concert, featuring John Williams, Disney classics & more at Usher Hall. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall, this popular festive event sells fast—book early for the best seats!
  Part of
  BBC SSO 2025-26 Season BBC SSO Edinburgh Series 2025/26 BBC SSO Festive Concerts 2025
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