2009 is the 50th anniversary of the death of the Bohemian Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, and the 20th anniversary of "The Velvet Revolution" so we take the opportunity to celebrate the great tradition of Czech music in five concerts featuring music by Martinů, Dvořák and Janáček.

Rachmaninov's three glorious symphonies head up this marvellous quintet of concerts highlighting music from the North. Shostakovich continues the Russian theme while Sibelius is represented by his Violin Concerto, is in the virtuoso hands of Scotland's popular international soloist Nicola Benedetti. There's also music by Benjamin Britten and Thea Musgrave to add a British flavour to the Northern mix.

Every August, the Edinburgh International Festival transforms one of the world's most beautiful cities, presenting three exhilarating weeks of the finest creators and performers from the worlds of the arts - for everyone.

Seeking an escape from your weekly routine? Like trying new things? Interested in the arts and test driving new cultural experiences?

A collection of six irrestible programmes that showcase the respective talents of Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles and Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov.

In my first season as Chief Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, I am delighted to return to my home city and bring these magnificent musicians to this wonderful venue. Donald Runnicles.

Every season the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra brings some of its most important concerts to The Music Hall. That is especially true in 2009/10, when the orchestra’s new Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles, in his inaugural season, leads no fewer than three of the orchestra’s six programmes.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s 2009/10 Series is our fourth at City Halls and the first under new Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles. These 15 concerts are packed with great masterpieces in programmes that also introduce some new and neglected pieces, making our Thursday night concerts in Glasgow truly fresh and exciting.

Full of energy in its 115th year: an ever wider range of music performed to large audiences at the highest standards.