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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Summer Serenade
Experience an unforgettable evening of captivating music as the SCO Strings, led by the brilliant Stephanie Gonley, take you on a journey through vibrant rhythms, tender romance and timeless beauty. The evening opens with Coleridge-Taylor’s Novelletten, featuring the playful Allegro Molto and the graceful Valse. These elegant miniatures overflow with rich melodies, lively rhythms and the composer’s signature warmth and grace. Next, the spotlight turns to the fiery passion of Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. This vibrant tango-infused masterpiece captures the spirit of Buenos Aires through the seasons, brought to life with dazzling artistry by Stephanie Gonley and the SCO Strings. After the interval, revel in the tender beauty of Sibelius’s Rakastava (The Lover), a heartfelt suite that weaves an intimate portrait of love. The evening concludes with the lush elegance of Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, a radiant work that blends joyful dance rhythms with exquisite lyricism. This richly varied program is a feast for the senses, promising to delight and inspire. Don’t miss this stunning celebration of string music at its finest! Programme Coleridge-Taylor: Novelletten Op 52: Nos 1 and 3 (Allegro Molto; Valse) Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Sibelius: Rakastava Dvořák: Serenade SCO Strings Stephanie Gonley director / violin Part of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Summer Tour 2025 Kindly supported by Eriadne & George Mackintosh, Claire & Anthony Tait and The Jones Family Charitable Trust.

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