The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
In the decades since its founding, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra has earned a reputation as a distinguished ensemble with an extensive concert schedule, wide-ranging repertoire, and a significant representation on recordings. In 2021, the orchestra was heard on the album Xiaogang Ye: Winter, as well as a recording of Mozart Concertos, backing Francesca Dego.
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is the direct descendant of the Scottish Orchestra, founded in Glasgow in 1891. Throughout its first 40 years, the Scottish Orchestra had a series of principal conductors, beginning with George Henschel from 1893 until 1895. In 1933, while the orchestra -- along with the rest of the world -- was facing financial difficulties, subscribers and patrons kept the ensemble afloat. That year, John Barbirolli assumed the post of principal conductor; since that time, the orchestra has been helmed by many well-known conductors, including George Szell, Walter Süsskind, and Alexander Gibson (the first Scot to lead the ensemble and the longest-tenured), among others. Under Süsskind's leadership, with the establishment of the Scottish National Orchestra Society with monies from several Scottish cities, the Scottish Orchestra became a permanent ensemble, changing its name to the Scottish National Orchestra in 1950.
During its early years, the orchestra played its Glasgow concerts in the acoustically wonderful St. Andrew's Hall. From the time the hall was destroyed by fire in 1962, the Scottish National Orchestra played in a series of venues of varying suitability. In 1977, during Gibson's tenure, Queen Elizabeth II granted the orchestra royal patronage; Gibson also earned his knighthood that year during the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Birthday Honours. The redesign of the Trinity Church on Claremont Street in 1979 gave the Scottish National Orchestra a new home: Henry Wood Hall. In 1991, the orchestra changed its name to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, affirming its royal patronage. It was briefly named the Royal Scottish Orchestra but reverted to its present name in 1992.
While the orchestra boasts a wide-ranging repertoire, it has been singled out for its recordings of Bruckner, Barber, and 20th century British composers like Bax, MacMillan, and Holst. It has also earned a particular reputation for recorded performances of film scores, including a Gramophone Award in 1997 for its recording of Bernard Herrmann's score to Vertigo. In 2015, the orchestra moved to its current home, the RSNO Centre at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Neeme Järvi (principal conductor from 1984 until 1988) is the orchestra's conductor laureate, and Alexander Lazarev (principal conductor from 1997 until 2005) is conductor emeritus. Following a six-year stint as principal guest conductor, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra appointed Thomas Søndergård its music director, effective in 2018. In 2021, the orchestra was heard on a collection of works by Xiaogang Ye on BIS and, under Roger Norrington, backed Francesca Dego on a Chandos recording of Mozart Concertos.
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11
Alexander Lazarev, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Linn Records le 1 janv. 2005
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Samuel Barber : Piano Concerto - Die Natali, op.37 - Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance
Stephen Prutsman, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 1 janv. 2001
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Field: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 7 and Piano Sonata No. 4
Benjamin Frith, Northern Sinfonia, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Haslam, Andrew Mogrelia
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 12 août 2016
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Adams: Harmonielehre, Doctor Atomic Symphony & Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Peter Oundjian, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 nov. 2013
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BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 3, WAB 103
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Georg Tintner
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 18 juil. 1996
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Barber, Copland, Gershwin: Piano Concertos
Peter Oundjian, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Xiayin Wang
Musique concertante - Paru chez Chandos le 1 oct. 2013
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HOVHANESS: Guitar Concerto No. 2 / Symphony No. 63 / Fanfare for the New Atlantis
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stewart Robertson, Javier Calderon
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 24 juin 2008
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An Introduction to Aram Il'yich Khachaturian
Neeme Järvi, Fedor Glushchenko, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 août 2006
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Shostakovich: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Lydia Mordkovitch, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Classique - Paru chez Chandos le 1 juil. 2015
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Seasons: Orchestral Music of Michael Fine
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Philip Mann, Michael Fine
Symphonies - Paru chez Evidence (LTR) le 25 janv. 2019
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BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 7, WAB 107
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Georg Tintner
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 1 janv. 1998
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Howells & Corp: Cello Concertos
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Dutton Epoch le 2 févr. 2015
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BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 00, 'Study Symphony', WAB 99 / Finale to Symphony No. 4, 'Volkfest', WAB 104
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Georg Tintner
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 6 avr. 2000
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Concerto pour violon
Zina Schiff, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
Classique - Paru chez Naxos le 30 oct. 2007
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Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 6
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 janv. 1986
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Dvořák: Symphony No. 4 & Biblical Songs
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Brian Rayner Cook
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 août 1988
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade - Glazunov: Stenka Razin
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Edwin Paling
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 nov. 1986
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Mahler: Symphony No. 6 & Symphonisches Praeludium
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 sept. 1993
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Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 & The Wood Dove (Holoubek)
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 avr. 1989
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Dvořák: Complete Symphonies
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 juin 2002
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Sibelius: Scenes Historiques, Rakastava Suite & Valse Lyrique
Alexander Gibson, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 juil. 1985
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