WELCOME TO THE PERTH CONCERT SERIES 2023/24

This year we bring you an ambitious Perth Concert Series with an exciting line-up from all three of Scotland’s national orchestras, spanning the breadth of the classical repertoire. Join us for a journey through some of the most rousing and passionate symphonies and concertos, to more tender, delicate and playful pieces. In the company of some of the greatest musicians, we’ll also travel to meet a Spanish princess and an Egyptian queen and introduce you to the wonders of the freshest new works.

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In addition, we present two excellent orchestras from overseas. First on our stage is the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine which is touring to raise funds for its musicians. They’ll share work by the famous Ukrainian composer Boris Lyatoshynsky, plus Beethoven and Sibelius, in a Romantic evening demonstrating international support through music.

Second comes the China Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra with an exciting programme full of energy and drive, including music from the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

We are also thrilled to present two spectacular special concerts. In October the Royal Scottish National Orchestra will join forces with the period instruments of the Dunedin Consort to stage the striking Songs of Wars I Have Seen by the German composer Heiner Goebbels. This is not your normal classical concert – as much theatrical as musical, expect words, music and atmosphere aplenty.

The second special concert sees the return of Nicola Benedetti performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. She’ll both play the virtuosic solo part and direct the orchestra from the violin, in an evening set to repeat the sell-out success of her 2022 appearance at Perth Concert Hall.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra will also get 2024 off on a sparkling note with our well-known, and well-loved, Viennese New Year concert.

We are very grateful for the continuing support of The Gannochy Trust in making the Perth Concert Series possible and we look forward to sharing many wonderful concerts with you in the coming months.

The Gannochy Trust has supported the Perth Concert Series annually since 1995.

In recent years the Trust’s major grant has enabled the four partners to develop opportunities for young people to engage with live orchestral music, encouraging a lifetime connection while at the same time developing a range of important transferable skills.

Further information about the Trust is available at: gannochytrust.org.uk