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Mark Wigglesworth celebrates first year at the helm of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with BBC Proms performance
Thursday 24 April 2025
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) celebrates its first season with Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth in a live broadcast performance from this year’s BBC Proms festival [20 July].
More people in the South West set to benefit from Orchestra’s community music with landmark £300,000 boost
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Thousands of people across the South West, from hospital patients to school children, are set to experience the power of live music thanks to a major injection of funding for the BSO.
World’s first disabled-led youth orchestra returns to the South Coast this spring
Wednesday 26 February 2025
The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) returns to Lighthouse, Poole on Saturday 10 May, as part of its UK tour.
University of Exeter and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra celebrate 60 years of world-class music
Thursday 6 February 2025
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the University of Exeter celebrate six decades of live music at the University’s Great Hall, as the Orchestra returns this month.
Thousands of pupils to enjoy live symphonic music as tour hits Bristol, Exeter and Portsmouth this month
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Plus, events for GCSE Music students in Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Somerset
Orchestra unites with Dorset County Hospital and Arts in Hospital to inject music into care
Friday 22 November 2024
A pilot programme between Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Dorset County Hospital, and Arts in Hospital has reported positive impacts on the lives of patients and staff.
Three aspiring community music leaders appointed as Orchestra’s training scheme celebrates third year
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s training scheme — BSO Young Associates — celebrates its third year as it welcomes its latest cohort of aspiring community music leaders to unite with the BSO’s musicians in projects across the region.
Orchestra marks musical milestone: 100 live concert broadcasts since the pandemic
Thursday 14 November 2024
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra pivoted to global broadcasting in 2020 – on 4 December 2024, it marks 100 Digital Concerts from Lighthouse, Poole.
Mark Wigglesworth to make debut as Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Mark Wigglesworth is set to make anticipated debut performances as the BSO’s Chief Conductor this November, at Lighthouse, Poole and Bristol Beacon.
Trio of talented young singers win competition to perform with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Monday 21 October 2024
Three local children are set to appear as soloists in The Snowman this December alongside Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
Festive magic for all ages from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra this Christmas
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Join Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for a host of magical music this festive season from The Snowman to Handel’s Messiah, Christmas Carols, and a sparkling New Year’s Gala…
Music for all: Orchestra’s impact on people’s lives celebrated with prestigious award from University of Exeter
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Dougie Scarfe OBE, Chief Executive of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) since 2012, accepts an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Exeter.