The ‘pianist’s pianist’ Stephen Hough sprinkles some rare Mendelssohn magic with a Brahms feast to follow.

A protégé of the late Richard Gill and of Simone Young, Carter takes on a role previously held by JS Bach, Franz Liszt and Richard Strauss.

Mahler’s child-like innocence and some highly perfumed Strauss make for a heady mix from the SSO.

Sir Donald Runnicles casts his painterly eye over some ravishing and rarely heard French treats.

Balm for the spirit in Easter Week, courtesy of conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, cellist Matthew Barley and composer John Tavener.

Víkingur Ólafsson’s glittering Ravel from another dimension is backed by Runnicles at his most colourful and heroic.

The SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor strives to create a transformative experience in every concert he designs.

Chinese Australian cellist Li-Wei Qin's finely-nuanced performance almost lifts the roof off the Concert Hall.

The Ukrainian-born pianist explores the essence of one of Tchaikovsky’s towering achievements.

The SSO's Chief Conductor Simone Young talks to Limelight about some of her personal highlights in the upcoming season.

Danes complete their Prism project, Bychkov delivers a blistering Resurrection, outstanding Beethoven from Ohlsson in the mountains, and Piers Lane goes to town . . . again!

This cycle hits the highs - both geographically and musically.