RHYTHMS OF FIRE / Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Part of Arts D&G
About the event
Feel the heat and energy as the orchestra ignites the stage under the dynamic direction of Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
The evening opens in dramatic style with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, a sweeping and atmospheric seascape inspired by the wild Scottish coastline. Then, Orchestra Principal Cello Philip Higham brings glowing warmth and lyrical beauty to Schumann’s Cello Concerto. Finally, the flames roar higher with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
Music of unstoppable rhythm and vitality, this symphony’s driving energy and jubilant spirit make it one of the most exhilarating works ever written.
One of Scotland’s leading ensembles, the orchestra is recognised for its distinctive sound and wide-ranging repertoire. Founded in 1974, the ensemble performs regularly across the UK and internationally.
An orchestral sound that seemed to gleam from within ***** The Scotsman
Dates
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Time
7.30pm
Location
The Bridge, Dumfries, DG2 9AW