THE widely-acclaimed Scottish Chamber Orchestra is set to make a welcome return to the Borders next month.

Directed by British violinist Anthony Marwood the SCO will perform in Selkirk's Victoria Halls on Friday, September 15.

The concert will showcase the unique blend of passion, skill and flexibility of the SCO through a delightful programme spanning over

three centuries.

Getting the evening off to an elegant start is 19th century Czech composer Antonin Dvo?ák’s glorious Romance.

This work beautifully dovetails Beethoven’s Haydn-inspired First Symphony and his charmingly song-like Romance.

Anthony Marwood, who has championed the Vasks over a number of years, brings the evening to a close with a wonderfully moving performance of Vasks’ mesmerising Violin Concerto ‘Distant Light’.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is made up of a unique collection of talented musicians who are committed to bringing high quality music to communities across the length and breadth of Scotland.

The Selkirk date is part of the SCO’s extensive summer touring programme, which runs until mid-September, showcasing the talents of SCO principal players as soloists.

Tickets are available from the SCO website - www.sco.org.uk - or Rogerson's Newsagents on Selkirk High Street.

Tickets for the show, which starts at 7.30pm, are priced at £16, £14 for 65+/disabled (accompanying carers go free), £6 for Under 26s/Student/Unemployed, and free for Under 18s (when accompanied by a full paying adult).