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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A Burns Sequence
National Youth Choir of Scotland, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Musique vocale (profane et sacrée) - Paru chez iMD-NYCOS le 1 oct. 1998
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Gaspard's Christmas
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, RSNO Youth Chorus, Zeb Soanes
Pop - Paru chez Royal Scottish National Orchestra le 19 déc. 2022
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Richard E Brown: Voices of the Night
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Karel Dohnal, David Watkin, Stanislav Vavrinek
Classique - Paru chez Navona le 13 mai 2022
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Majerski: Concerto-Poem & Other Works
Michał Drewnowski, New Art Chamber Soloists, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Arkadiusz Dobrowolski, Emil Tabakov
Classique - Paru chez Toccata Classics le 6 janv. 2017
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Orchestral Masters, Vol. 10
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Mikel Toms
Classique - Paru chez Ablaze Records le 17 mars 2023
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Irving Berlin’s America
National Youth Choir of Scotland, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christopher Bell
Classique - Paru chez Signum Records le 1 juil. 2020
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Prokofiev: Sinfonia Concertante & Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 mars 1987
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Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Lydia Mordkovitch
Musique concertante - Paru chez Chandos le 1 janv. 1989
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Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 (Complete Version)
Alexander Gibson, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 nov. 1985
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Mahler: Symphony No. 4 & Leider eines fahrenden Gesellen
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Linda Finnie
Symphonies - Paru chez Chandos le 1 sept. 1991
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Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 13 / Prince Rostislav
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Owain Arwel Hughes
Classique - Paru chez BIS le 1 mars 2003
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Arnell: Piano Concerto & Symphony No. 2 "Rufus"
Martin Yates, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Dutton Epoch le 5 févr. 2007
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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Act II) & Swan Lake (Excerpts)
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Chandos le 1 nov. 1988
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Mackenzie: Violin Concerto; Pibroch, Op. 42
Malcolm Stewart, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Hyperion le 1 mars 1998
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Schittenhelm: Dawn - Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L. 86
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sergey Neller, Christian Schittenhelm
Musique concertante - Paru chez Evidence Classics le 5 avr. 2024
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Ge Gan-Ru: Chinese Rhapsody
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier, Margaret Leng Tan
Classique - Paru chez BIS le 1 janv. 2005
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River that runs forever
Nicole Brady, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Bright Shiny Things le 27 oct. 2023
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John Joubert, William Alwyn & Carlo Martelli
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Dutton Epoch le 20 juin 2011
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The Royal Scottish National Orchestra Performs Works by Achron, Saminksy, and Bloch
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Barry Goldsmith
Classique - Paru chez Kleos Classics le 5 juil. 2005
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Arnell & Dunhill: Symphonies
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classique - Paru chez Dutton Epoch le 22 oct. 2007
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Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Owain Arwel Hughes
Classique - Paru chez BIS le 1 janv. 1983
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