SCO 24/25: Ad Absurdum

Music to raise a laugh, or certainly crack a smile, in the playful hands of charismatic SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.  

Multi-award-winning trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov is one of today’s most brilliant musicians, but even he is put through his paces by the madcap virtuosity of Jörg Widmann’s thrilling whirlwind of a trumpet concerto, Ad Absurdum. The same composer plays affectionate games with Beethoven in his zany Con Brio, while American minimalist John Adams reimagines classic cartoon scores in his flamboyantly virtuosic Chamber Concerto.  

The trad-inspired romantic liaison of Sir James MacMillan’s opening Tryst, premiered by the SCO in 1989, provides a heartfelt, intimate contrast.  

New Dimensions

Our New Dimensions series presents exciting, exploratory programmes with music for the mind, the body and the soul. Experience provocative premieres, stimulating minimalism and modern Scottish classics, and rediscover iconic works in a laid back, informal concert format. 

Come as you are, and come early to enjoy foyer music courtesy of our roster of Scottish DJ talent. Make a night of it, bring your friends, and stick around afterwards - the bar will be open for a fun, social concert de-brief.  

Artists

Maxim Emelyanychev Conductor  
Sergei Nakariakov Trumpet  
Jamie Pettinger DJ    

Programme

MACMILLAN Tryst  
WIDMANN Ad Absurdum  
WIDMANN Con Brio  
ADAMS Chamber Symphony  

Presented by The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, in association with The Skinny. Sponsored by Pulsant.