SCO 2019/20: MENDELSSOHN ‘SCOTTISH’ SYMPHONY
- Cancelled
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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£32:00, £27.50, £23:00, £17.50£17.50 to £32.00
- Dates and times
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8th May 2020
7:30PM - 10:30PM
- Age
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Venue
Unfortunately due to the constantly evolving coronavirus situation, this event has been cancelled. We will contact ticket holders directly as soon as possible.
Please do not contact the Box Office as patrons will automatically be refunded.
Statement from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
“In line with the most recent advice and, as ever, in order to safeguard the wellbeing of our audience, our supporters, players and staff, regrettably we have now cancelled the remaining performances of the 2019/20 Concert Season. We are all saddened to share this news but everyone here at the SCO is focusing on remaining positive and looking ahead to next Season when, more than ever, it will be our pleasure to be back on the concert stage, performing for our audiences.”
LELEUX CONDUCTS MENDELSSOHN'S ‘SCOTTISH’ SYMPHONY
Friday 8 May 2020
7.30pm
MENDELSSOHN Overture, The Hebrides (10’)
GRIME Percussion Concerto Scottish Premiere (c.18’)
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 3 ‘Scottish’ (40’)
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FRANÇOIS LELEUX - Conductor
COLIN CURRIE - Percussion
Mendelssohn spent just three weeks touring Scotland in 1829 but the inspiration he drew from it gave us two enduring musical classics. His symphony evokes Edinburgh’s Holyrood Palace, while The Hebrides takes you out to sea in a storm – not one of Mendelssohn’s happiest experiences, but it evidently made an impression!
Completing this Caledonian special, two of Scotland’s top musicians, composer Helen Grime and soloist Colin Currie, meet the SCO in a new concerto. Grime’s idea of percussion is melodious and often lyrical as she plays with sounds of metal and wood “...an orchestral kaleidoscope of flickering lights and perfectly judged timbres.
Financial Times
Storytelling, 6.45pm: A postcard from the past. Join storyteller Anna Lehr and SCO Cello Eric de Wit for a musical tale inspired by Mendelssohn’s love of Scotland. Encounter battles, royal leaders and stunning scenery.
Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilets on level 2 next to the Gents toilet, adjacent to the Candleriggs Bar and on Level 5 next to the Club Room.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
There is a hearing assistance system. The system is infrared.
A deposit is required for the sound enhancement system.
Baby changing
There are baby changing facilities next to the cloakroom on level 2. One in the ladies toilet and an adjacent additional area in our first aid room.
Baby feeding
Available on request
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located on the 1st floor next to the toilets. There is a £1 charge (only open for events or where a client has requested the facility)
Parking
On street, metered parking and nearby multi-storey.
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance.
Free wifi
There is free public Wifi access. To connect, visitors have to register with City Halls Public Wifi which should pop up on their browser. After that visitors will only need their password for future uses.
Location Map
The meeting rooms and conference spaces within the complex are suitable for hosting from 15 – 400 delegates. Visit the City Halls' venue hire web page to find out more.