Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
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One of the UK’s best-loved orchestras, the BSO is known for championing the role of culture in people’s lives. Chief Conductor: Mark Wigglesworth. bsolive.com
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📢 📢 Awe-inspiring live music for everyone: our 2025/26 performances across the South West announced! Find out more ➡️ bsolive.com/press-releas...
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Are you coming to hear cellist Hugo Svedberg this week at the @exeter.ac.uk ? Still just in his teens, Hugo has delighted audiences across Europe with his performances and competition success in recent years (including the last BBC Young Musician competition). We can’t wait to perform...
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Are you coming to hear cellist Hugo Svedberg this week at the @exeter.ac.uk ? Still just in his teens, Hugo has delighted audiences across Europe with his performances and competition success in recent years (including the last BBC Young Musician competition). We can’t wait to perform...
Has your teenager been part of the audience in our recent ‘Set Works Live’ concerts? We visited pupils in Southampton, Gloucester, Plymouth, and Cullompton, last week – and we’re off to south Somerset (to Yeovil, Langport and Stoke-sub-Hamdon) over the coming days.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Has your teenager been part of the audience in our recent ‘Set Works Live’ concerts? We visited pupils in Southampton, Gloucester, Plymouth, and Cullompton, last week – and we’re off to south Somerset (to Yeovil, Langport and Stoke-sub-Hamdon) over the coming days.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…this performance was infused with [Gillam’s] irresistible energy and expressive warmth” says @@thetimes.com in a 4-star review for last Thursday’s @bristolbeacon.bsky.social performance with Jess Gillam. Dani Howard’s Saxophone Concerto was described as “irresistible” paying homage to...
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…this performance was infused with [Gillam’s] irresistible energy and expressive warmth” says @@thetimes.com in a 4-star review for last Thursday’s @bristolbeacon.bsky.social performance with Jess Gillam. Dani Howard’s Saxophone Concerto was described as “irresistible” paying homage to...
We were thrilled to welcome not just one – but three – BBC Radio 3 presenters (and brilliant lead producer, Ellie) to Lighthouse, Poole, this week! Tom Service introduced our Digital Concert viewers to the live broadcast (avail for 30 days at bsolive.com), Martin Handley was...
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We were thrilled to welcome not just one – but three – BBC Radio 3 presenters (and brilliant lead producer, Ellie) to Lighthouse, Poole, this week! Tom Service introduced our Digital Concert viewers to the live broadcast (avail for 30 days at bsolive.com), Martin Handley was...
Did you know it's National Saxophone Day today? 🎷 Aptly, this evening at @@bristolbeacon.bsky.social Jess Gillam will be playing Dani Howard's new Saxophone Concerto! Alongside a programme of Wagner and Berlioz.
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Did you know it's National Saxophone Day today? 🎷 Aptly, this evening at @@bristolbeacon.bsky.social Jess Gillam will be playing Dani Howard's new Saxophone Concerto! Alongside a programme of Wagner and Berlioz.
Our Chief Executive, Dougie Scarfe OBE, had a breezy start yesterday as he joined the brilliant BBC Radio Solent Breakfast team – quite literally, walking three-legged with presenter Steve Harris – from Bournemouth to Boscombe, chatting live on-air to Alun Newman and Chris Jarvis...
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our Chief Executive, Dougie Scarfe OBE, had a breezy start yesterday as he joined the brilliant BBC Radio Solent Breakfast team – quite literally, walking three-legged with presenter Steve Harris – from Bournemouth to Boscombe, chatting live on-air to Alun Newman and Chris Jarvis...
“Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) welcomes today’s publication of the Government’s Curriculum Review, which promises to unlock not only the potential of the next generation of musicians and creatives, but of each and every child growing up in the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) welcomes today’s publication of the Government’s Curriculum Review, which promises to unlock not only the potential of the next generation of musicians and creatives, but of each and every child growing up in the UK.
What a brilliant morning it’s been at Poole High School, where star saxophonist Jess Gillam has shared her music-making with hundreds of young musicians.
Everyone was impressed with the thoughtful questions asked by pupils from local primary and secondary schools...
Everyone was impressed with the thoughtful questions asked by pupils from local primary and secondary schools...
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What a brilliant morning it’s been at Poole High School, where star saxophonist Jess Gillam has shared her music-making with hundreds of young musicians.
Everyone was impressed with the thoughtful questions asked by pupils from local primary and secondary schools...
Everyone was impressed with the thoughtful questions asked by pupils from local primary and secondary schools...
“…the richness and intensity of the strings in particular will stay with me for a long time” said Seen and Heard International on last week’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony with conductor Thierry Fischer: seenandheard-international.com/2025/11/fine...
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
“…the richness and intensity of the strings in particular will stay with me for a long time” said Seen and Heard International on last week’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony with conductor Thierry Fischer: seenandheard-international.com/2025/11/fine...
Saxophonist Jess Gillam joins us and our Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth to give the UK PREMIERE of Dani Howard’s Saxophone Concerto this week 💯🎷 – at Lighthouse, Poole (Wed) and Bristol Beacon (Thurs).
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Saxophonist Jess Gillam joins us and our Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth to give the UK PREMIERE of Dani Howard’s Saxophone Concerto this week 💯🎷 – at Lighthouse, Poole (Wed) and Bristol Beacon (Thurs).
“One of the most extraordinary gifts that you can give to the BSO.” 🙏
Hear Chief Executive Dougie Scarfe talk about the incredible impact of gifts in Wills and how you can play a part in the Orchestra’s future. bsolive.com/gifts-in-wills
#LegacyAwarenessMonth
Hear Chief Executive Dougie Scarfe talk about the incredible impact of gifts in Wills and how you can play a part in the Orchestra’s future. bsolive.com/gifts-in-wills
#LegacyAwarenessMonth
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“One of the most extraordinary gifts that you can give to the BSO.” 🙏
Hear Chief Executive Dougie Scarfe talk about the incredible impact of gifts in Wills and how you can play a part in the Orchestra’s future. bsolive.com/gifts-in-wills
#LegacyAwarenessMonth
Hear Chief Executive Dougie Scarfe talk about the incredible impact of gifts in Wills and how you can play a part in the Orchestra’s future. bsolive.com/gifts-in-wills
#LegacyAwarenessMonth
On Saturday, we join @lottie2.bsky.social and two fantastic soloists – soprano Sophie Bevan and baritone Gareth Brynmor John – for a concert that captures the spirt of the sea with a captivating mix of orchestral sound, depth and poetic beauty...
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On Saturday, we join @lottie2.bsky.social and two fantastic soloists – soprano Sophie Bevan and baritone Gareth Brynmor John – for a concert that captures the spirt of the sea with a captivating mix of orchestral sound, depth and poetic beauty...
Did you catch us on @@classicfm.com last week? We had a blast at Classic FM Live… here are a few photo highlights if you’ve not already seen!
[📸: Matt Crossick/Classic FM]
www.classicfm.com/events/class...
[📸: Matt Crossick/Classic FM]
www.classicfm.com/events/class...
October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Did you catch us on @@classicfm.com last week? We had a blast at Classic FM Live… here are a few photo highlights if you’ve not already seen!
[📸: Matt Crossick/Classic FM]
www.classicfm.com/events/class...
[📸: Matt Crossick/Classic FM]
www.classicfm.com/events/class...
📢After a wonderful evening spent with the people of West Sussex last week, we’re excited to announce that we have just gone on sale with another concert at Chichester Cathedral!
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
📢After a wonderful evening spent with the people of West Sussex last week, we’re excited to announce that we have just gone on sale with another concert at Chichester Cathedral!
We are thrilled to be joined by Thierry Fischer this Wednesday for Lewis Plays Mozart at Lighthouse, Poole! This unmissable concert features soloist Paul Lewis who will be performing Mozart’s twenty-fifth piano concerto.🎹 We cannot wait to see you all in the concert hall… bsolive.com/events/lewis...
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are thrilled to be joined by Thierry Fischer this Wednesday for Lewis Plays Mozart at Lighthouse, Poole! This unmissable concert features soloist Paul Lewis who will be performing Mozart’s twenty-fifth piano concerto.🎹 We cannot wait to see you all in the concert hall… bsolive.com/events/lewis...
🥁 Calling all #Portsmouth schools… we’ll be coming to a hall near you very soon! (the historic Portsmouth Guildhall no less).
Our musicians would love to inspire you and your Key Stage 2 pupils with the power of live symphonic music – for FREE - this January 💯
Our musicians would love to inspire you and your Key Stage 2 pupils with the power of live symphonic music – for FREE - this January 💯
October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🥁 Calling all #Portsmouth schools… we’ll be coming to a hall near you very soon! (the historic Portsmouth Guildhall no less).
Our musicians would love to inspire you and your Key Stage 2 pupils with the power of live symphonic music – for FREE - this January 💯
Our musicians would love to inspire you and your Key Stage 2 pupils with the power of live symphonic music – for FREE - this January 💯
Do you thrive on building relationships, creating partnerships, and making an impact? 🎻
We’re recruiting a Senior Development Officer to drive corporate support across the South West. If you think this could be you, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Apply by 27 Oct ➡️ bsolive.com/jobs/senior-...
We’re recruiting a Senior Development Officer to drive corporate support across the South West. If you think this could be you, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Apply by 27 Oct ➡️ bsolive.com/jobs/senior-...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Do you thrive on building relationships, creating partnerships, and making an impact? 🎻
We’re recruiting a Senior Development Officer to drive corporate support across the South West. If you think this could be you, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Apply by 27 Oct ➡️ bsolive.com/jobs/senior-...
We’re recruiting a Senior Development Officer to drive corporate support across the South West. If you think this could be you, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Apply by 27 Oct ➡️ bsolive.com/jobs/senior-...
“Utter perfection” is how Bournemouth Echo described last Saturday night’s concert celebrating the music of ELO, at Lighthouse Poole. Were you there too?
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2555435...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2555435...
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“Utter perfection” is how Bournemouth Echo described last Saturday night’s concert celebrating the music of ELO, at Lighthouse Poole. Were you there too?
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2555435...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2555435...
We’re off to help our friends at @classicfm.com to celebrate the 25th edition of Classic FM Live! 🥳🫨
Playing in none other than the @royalalberthall.bsky.social yalalberthall.bsky.social, the brilliant Bournemouth Symphony Chorus joins us, as well as some very starry names! ✨
Playing in none other than the @royalalberthall.bsky.social yalalberthall.bsky.social, the brilliant Bournemouth Symphony Chorus joins us, as well as some very starry names! ✨
October 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We’re off to help our friends at @classicfm.com to celebrate the 25th edition of Classic FM Live! 🥳🫨
Playing in none other than the @royalalberthall.bsky.social yalalberthall.bsky.social, the brilliant Bournemouth Symphony Chorus joins us, as well as some very starry names! ✨
Playing in none other than the @royalalberthall.bsky.social yalalberthall.bsky.social, the brilliant Bournemouth Symphony Chorus joins us, as well as some very starry names! ✨
We have a HUGE week of brilliant symphonic music ahead! 🎆
We’re kicking off in style tonight with ‘@classicfm.com Live at 25’ to a packed audience at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social before we reunite with Gergely Madaras [pictured] and Kristīne Balanas at Chichester Cathedral...
We’re kicking off in style tonight with ‘@classicfm.com Live at 25’ to a packed audience at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social before we reunite with Gergely Madaras [pictured] and Kristīne Balanas at Chichester Cathedral...
October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We have a HUGE week of brilliant symphonic music ahead! 🎆
We’re kicking off in style tonight with ‘@classicfm.com Live at 25’ to a packed audience at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social before we reunite with Gergely Madaras [pictured] and Kristīne Balanas at Chichester Cathedral...
We’re kicking off in style tonight with ‘@classicfm.com Live at 25’ to a packed audience at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social before we reunite with Gergely Madaras [pictured] and Kristīne Balanas at Chichester Cathedral...
🎻We’ve been travelling all around the South West this week bringing GCSE set works to life for older pupils… and what a great time we’ve had!
We’ve travelled from Bournemouth to Winchester, Poole, Cornwall and Swindon ✨
We’ve travelled from Bournemouth to Winchester, Poole, Cornwall and Swindon ✨
October 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🎻We’ve been travelling all around the South West this week bringing GCSE set works to life for older pupils… and what a great time we’ve had!
We’ve travelled from Bournemouth to Winchester, Poole, Cornwall and Swindon ✨
We’ve travelled from Bournemouth to Winchester, Poole, Cornwall and Swindon ✨
Just announced! Summer Concerts return to Portsmouth’s Guildhall Square next July – with Super Early Bird (£20) tickets now on sale. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience TWO nights of live symphonic music (17-18 July) right in the heart of the city: bsolive.com/press-releas...
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Just announced! Summer Concerts return to Portsmouth’s Guildhall Square next July – with Super Early Bird (£20) tickets now on sale. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience TWO nights of live symphonic music (17-18 July) right in the heart of the city: bsolive.com/press-releas...
If you missed last night’s incredible concert, don’t worry. We’ll be filling Chichester Cathedral with shimmering ‘Colour and Light’ next Wednesday, when we share music by JS Bach, Sibelius, Suk and Respighi to celebrate 950 years of this breathtaking Cathedral… bsolive.com/events/colou...
October 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
If you missed last night’s incredible concert, don’t worry. We’ll be filling Chichester Cathedral with shimmering ‘Colour and Light’ next Wednesday, when we share music by JS Bach, Sibelius, Suk and Respighi to celebrate 950 years of this breathtaking Cathedral… bsolive.com/events/colou...
Brighten up your Wednesday evening with tonight’s programme ‘Colour and Light’ – featuring works by JS Bach, Sibelius, Suk, and Respighi - at Lighthouse, Poole. We’re joined by conductor Gergely Madaras and soloist Kristine Balanas and we can’t wait to see you. bsolive.com/events/colou...
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Brighten up your Wednesday evening with tonight’s programme ‘Colour and Light’ – featuring works by JS Bach, Sibelius, Suk, and Respighi - at Lighthouse, Poole. We’re joined by conductor Gergely Madaras and soloist Kristine Balanas and we can’t wait to see you. bsolive.com/events/colou...
Our friends at Black Lives in Music present Classically Black at Kings Place this Saturday. A one-day celebration of Black and global majority talent in classical music.
🎟️Tickets out now
🔗 www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/bla...
#ClassicallyBlack2025 #BlackLivesInMusic
🎟️Tickets out now
🔗 www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/bla...
#ClassicallyBlack2025 #BlackLivesInMusic
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our friends at Black Lives in Music present Classically Black at Kings Place this Saturday. A one-day celebration of Black and global majority talent in classical music.
🎟️Tickets out now
🔗 www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/bla...
#ClassicallyBlack2025 #BlackLivesInMusic
🎟️Tickets out now
🔗 www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/bla...
#ClassicallyBlack2025 #BlackLivesInMusic