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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Chopin : Piano Concertos
Benjamin Grosvenor, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Elim Chan
Clásica - Editado por Decca Music Group Ltd. el 21 feb. 2020
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 & Études-tableaux, Op. 33
Boris Giltburg, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Carlos Miguel Prieto
Clásica - Editado por Naxos el 8 sep. 2017
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Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 - Variations on a Theme of Corelli
Boris Giltburg, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Carlos Miguel Prieto
Clásica - Editado por Naxos el 11 may. 2018
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Stephane Deneve conducts Debussy
Stéphane Denève, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 may. 2012
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Strauss: Four Last Songs
Dame Felicity Lott, Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 abr. 2003
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Dependent Arising
Rachel Barton Pine, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Tito Muñoz
Clásica - Editado por Cedille Records el 11 ago. 2023
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The Man Who Knew Too Much / On Dangerous Ground (Original Motion Picture Soundtracks)
Bandas sonoras de cine - Editado por Intrada el 25 abr. 2023
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Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 3 & 4
Francesca Dego, Roger Norrington, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Francesca Leonardi
Música concertante - Editado por Chandos el 3 sep. 2021
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 & Khachaturian Piano Concerto
Xiayin Wang, Peter Oundjian, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Música concertante - Editado por Chandos el 1 abr. 2016
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Symphonie n° 4
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève
Clásica - Editado por Naxos el 18 mar. 2010
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Sibelius: Tone Poems
Alexander Gibson, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Phyllis Bryn-Julson
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 ago. 1985
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Overture and Suites from the Operas
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 may. 2006
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Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4 & Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Bryden Thomson, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Howard Shelley
Música concertante - Editado por Chandos el 1 jun. 1990
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Xiaogang Ye: Sichuan Image
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Clásica - Editado por BIS el 3 jun. 2022
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 may. 1988
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Stravinsky: Orchestral Works
Alexander Gibson, Sir Simon Rattle, Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Nash Ensemble
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 mar. 1999
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African American Voices II
Kellen Gray, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Clásica - Editado por Linn Records el 13 oct. 2023
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Field: Piano Concertos, Nocturnes & Sonatas
Benjamin Frith, Northern Sinfonia, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Haslam, Andrew Mogrelia
Clásica - Editado por Naxos el 11 ene. 2019
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Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kije, Andante, Autumnal, Suite from the Stone Flower & Dreams
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 ago. 2008
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sinfonías - Editado por Chandos el 1 ene. 1990
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Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Scythian Suite & Le Pas d'acier
Neeme Järvi, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Linda Finnie
Cantatas (profanas) - Editado por Chandos el 1 ago. 2008
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