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Classical

UK

Rory Macdonald

Top Songs By Rory Macdonald

Bonnie Banks of Loch LomondRory Macdonald, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Nicola Benedetti

Listen to Ashokan Farewell by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Ashokan FarewellNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Ae Fond Kiss by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Ae Fond KissNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: I. Adagio cantabile by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: I. Adagio cantabileNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: IV. Finale. Allegro guerriero by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: IV. Finale. Allegro guerrieroNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: III. Andante sostenuto by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: III. Andante sostenutoNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to For Zoe by Henry Clay, Rory Macdonald & Royal Scottish National Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

For ZoeHenry Clay, Rory Macdonald & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Our Gilded Veins by Katherine Bryan, Rory Macdonald & Royal Scottish National Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Our Gilded VeinsKatherine Bryan, Rory Macdonald & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: II. Scherzo. Allegro - Adagio by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: II. Scherzo. Allegro - AdagioNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

My Love Is Like a Red Red RoseNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Latest Release

Listen to Our Gilded Veins by Rory Macdonald & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

EPOur Gilded VeinsRory Macdonald & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

More albums from Rory Macdonald

Listen to Wilson: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5 by Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Rory Macdonald

ALBUMWilson: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Rory Macdonald

Listen to Thomas Wilson: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 by Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Rory Macdonald

ALBUMThomas Wilson: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Rory Macdonald

Listen to Sullivan: The Beauty Stone by Rory Macdonald & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

ALBUMSullivan: The Beauty StoneRory Macdonald & BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Listen to Homecoming - A Scottish Fantasy by Nicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMHomecoming - A Scottish FantasyNicola Benedetti, Rory Macdonald & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Erik Chisholm: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 by Danny Driver, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Rory Macdonald

ALBUMErik Chisholm: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2Danny Driver, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Rory Macdonald

About Rory Macdonald

Hometown

Stirling, Scotland, UK

Born

1980

Genre

Classical

Conductor Rory Macdonald has been active in the U.S. as well as Britain. He has an exceptionally long list of guest conducting appearances to his credit in both concert music and opera. His repertory stretches from Renaissance music to contemporary works, and he has conducted the premieres of new pieces by several major British composers. Macdonald has made several recordings on the Linn label, including 2024's Our Gilded Veins.