National Geografic 2024

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra In the decades since its founding, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra has earned a reputation as a distinguished ensemble with an extensive concert schedule, wide-ranging repertoire, and a significant representation on recordings. In 2021, the orchestra was heard on the album Xiaogang Ye: Winter, as well as a recording of Mozart Concertos, backing Francesca Dego. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is the direct descendant of the Scottish Orchestra, founded in Glasgow in 1891. Throughout its first 40 years, the Scottish Orchestra had a series of principal conductors, beginning with George Henschel from 1893 until 1895. In 1933, while the orchestra – along with the rest of the world – was facing financial difficulties, subscribers and patrons kept the ensemble afloat. That year, John Barbirolli assumed the post of principal conductor; since that time, the orchestra has been helmed by many well-known conductors, including George Szell, Walter Süsskind, and Alexander Gibson (the first Scot to lead the ensemble and the longest-tenured), among others.

"You have to see them in concert," is what fans of The National have been preaching for years. "The songs transform. It's a whole other level." Recorded live in June 2024 at an architecturally stunning venue, Rome is the definitive live document of The National and serves not merely as a concert souvenir but the latest vital addition to the band’s peerless catalogue.

Rome is the definitive live document of The National. Recorded live (without overdubs) on June 3, 2024 at the architecturally stunning venue Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone, named for the famed Italian film composer, the 21-track LP showcases scintillating versions of beloved songs like "Bloodbuzz Ohio," "Don't Swallow the Cap," "I Need My Girl," "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness," “England” and "Fake Empire"; plus sharpened readings of recent tracks "Eucalyptus," "New Order T-Shirt," "Tropic Morning News" and the boundary pushing "Smoke Detector."

Join Emma Willis and Vernon Kay for a spectacular night of music and entertainment to welcome back Team GB from Paris 2024 in style. Filmed at Manchester’s AO Arena in front of a crowd of over 10,000, Team GB Homecoming by the National Lottery will truly be an unmissable night of inspiring stories, surprise moments and the opportunity to hear from the stars of Team GB themselves.

Join Emma Willis and Vernon Kay for a spectacular night of music and entertainment to welcome back Team GB from Paris 2024 in style. Filmed at Manchester’s AO Arena in front of a crowd of over 10,000, Team GB Homecoming by the National Lottery will truly be an unmissable night of inspiring stories, surprise moments and the opportunity to hear from the stars of Team GB themselves.