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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Macmillan, J.: Epiclesis / Ninian
John Wallace, John Cushing, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alexander Lazarev
Classical - Lançado por BIS em 30 de jun. de 2000
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Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4
John Lill, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alexander Gibson
Classical - Lançado por Warner Classics em 2 de fev. de 1998
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Copland: Long Time Ago
National Youth Choir of Scotland, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Classical - Lançado por Signum Classics em 1 de jul. de 2020
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Bax: Symphony No. 4 - Nympholept
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones
Classical - Lançado por 2xHD em 25 de mar. de 2014
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Westering Home
National Youth Choir of Scotland, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Classical - Lançado por Signum Records em 30 de nov. de 2020
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Cantos Sagrados: I. Identity
National Youth Choir of Scotland, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Classical - Lançado por Signum Records em 8 de abr. de 2020
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Colina: Requinauts, "Return to Spirit"
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Annie Gil, Nicholas Mulroy, Ira Levin
Classical - Lançado por Fleur de Son em 11 de nov. de 2014
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Patric Standford : Symphony No. 1 - Cello Concerto & Prelude to a Fantasy
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, David Lloyd-Jones
Classical - Lançado por Naxos em 3 de jul. de 2012
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Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 5
Catherine Bott, Stephen Roberts, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Bryden Thomson
Classical - Lançado por Chandos em 1 de jun. de 1992
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SYMPHONY No. 4
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Brian Rayner Cook, Neeme Järvi
Classical - Lançado por Chandos em 1 de ago. de 1988
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SYMPHONY No. 3
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Classical - Lançado por Chandos em 1 de fev. de 1988
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SYMPHONIES No. 3 & 4
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Symphonic Music - Lançado por Chandos em 1 de set. de 1985
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Concerto pour violoncelle - Symphonie n° 3
Raphael Wallfisch, Neil Mackie, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Bryden Thomson
Cello Concertos - Lançado por Chandos em 1 de jan. de 1989
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Melodies From Scotland
The Ayoub Sisters, Paul Campbell, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Decca (UMO) (Classics) em 20 de jan. de 2017
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Dimitar Nenov: Piano Concerto & Ballade No. 2
Ivo Varbanov, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Classical - Lançado por Hyperion em 2 de jun. de 2017
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Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op.18 (Live)
Luka Okros, Thomas Søndergård, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Luka Okros em 19 de set. de 2019
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Wilson: Piano Concerto & Introit
David Wilde, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Bryden Thomson
Classical - Lançado por Chandos em 1 de jul. de 1988
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