Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Thomas de Hartmann Project “Rare all of those who have a real talent, more rare yet those who dare to be themselves.” — Pablo Casals to Thomas de Hartmann in a letter dated December 19, 1947.

Don’t forget to have a look at the Thomas de Hartmann Project’s website to learn more about this extraordinary composer: thomasdehartmannproject.com

Kirill Karabits and the BSO in world premiere recording of Thomas de Hartmann’s lost opera, Esther. Brand-new release coming soon on Pentatone

...We perform with Conductor Laureate Kirill Karabits and a stellar cast led by Corinne Winters and featuring The Grange Festival Chorus. Find out more here: bsolive.com/press-releas...

Have you seen? The world premiere studio recording of Thomas de Hartmann’s lost opera, Esther, is coming out on the @pentatonemusic.bsky.social label this spring. If you’ve been a follower of the Voices from the East series, you’ll want to hear this recording...

‘When I grow up, I want to be…’ Meet the kids who grew up to be part of our team!

BSO Jobs and Vacancies Join the team! Jobs and vacancies for both musicians and the administration are listed on this page when they are open for application.

...evaluate our vibrant programme of creative health and community work with inspirational people throughout the South West.

We’ve had some great applications so far… don’t delay in ensuring yours is in the mix! bsolive.com/jobs/

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Are you an ambitious live events producer with a belief in the transformative power of music? We’re advertising for a new role, BSO Participate Producer – perhaps this could be you?

We’re also looking for a BSO Participate Coordinator to work within our team to help organise, produce, and...

Schools The BSO offers unique music education for children and young people. Find resources like GCSE Set Works LIVE!, SEND concerts, and work experience opportunities.

...you can access both our classroom resource pack and the live concert from wherever you are.

Reserve access for your class today: bsolive.com/participate/...
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Calling all Key Stage 2 teachers! We’ve just released FREE digital livestream tickets for ‘Explore the Orchestra: Sing Out’ on Wednesday 20 May.

If you’ve not been able to attend our concert hall performances in Bristol, Exeter, Portsmouth or Poole, fear not…

BSO Participate Our Participate team work with people young and old, bringing music to the heart of communities across the South and Southwest of England.

Find out how to get involved in our BSO Participate events throughout the region here: bsolive.com/participate/

BSO Participate Our Participate team work with people young and old, bringing music to the heart of communities across the South and Southwest of England.

...and Boscombe’s Community Orchestra (at TOSH) tomorrow. We’re also excited to meet participants at Vita Nova for the first time.

Plus, we’ll be at Southampton Hospital, making music in Newquay (w/Cornwall Mind), and sharing a dementia-friendly Cake Concert at Milborne St Andrew.

Get ready! BSO Associate Musicians are travelling to all corners of the South West for a bumper week.

We return to our friends at the Recovery Orchestra (w/ @bdpbristol.bsky.social ) today, before visiting Time Together (Wincanton), the Somerset Wellbeing Orchestra (nr.Chard)...

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We return to Boscombe next week, as we begin a new six-week partnership with Vitanova, a local charity which uses theatre and expressive arts to support wellbeing. We can’t wait to start making music with the group and its music leader, Jack Grace. Find out more here: vitanova.co.uk/vita-music/

The Piano Man - BBC Sounds Behind the scenes with Ulrich Gerhartz, piano technician to the world's best pianists.

Also, have a listen to this BBC Radio 4 programme featuring Ulrich from a few years ago: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Over the coming months there is the chance to hear works by Ravel (Alexandre Tharaud), Prokofiev (@borisgiltburg.bsky.social), Tchaikovsky (Cédric Tiberghien), and Beethoven (Martin James Bartlett): bsolive.com/whats-on/
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Lighthouse, Poole

Piano technician Ulrich Gerhartz on stage with the Steinway piano at the Lighthouse, Poole

Our Steinway piano has enjoyed its annual MOT this week with superstar piano technician, Ulrich Gerhartz. What he doesn’t know about the mechanics of a piano isn’t worth knowing. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the remaining piano concerti of this season and hear this beautiful instrument.

Smooth Valentine Classics The perfect classical Valentine's soundtrack with our sumptuous concert of the most romantic classical music of all time.

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Have you got your Valentine’s plans sorted yet? Treat the ones you love to an evening of symphonic classics at the Lighthouse, Poole this Saturday. Join soloist Thomas Luke and Calleva Assistant Conductor Enyi Okpara for a romantic concert that is sure to be cinematic🎬...

Deadline to submit your application form: Wednesday 4 March, 10am. Full details and how to apply here… bsolive.com/projects/wor... #MondayMotivation

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Calling secondary school teachers, parents, and carers! Do you know a student looking to gain work experience in an arts organisation? We’re on the lookout for brilliant young people (in years 10-13) who want to learn what it’s like to work behind the scenes at one of the UK’s favourite orchestras!

Don’t miss us live in the hall for these concerts this week, we can’t wait to see you! ➡️ bsolive.com/whats-on/

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - What's On The BSO performs over 180 symphonic performances in 38 towns and cities across the South West of England. See what's on in your area.

But that’s not all, on Saturday – on Valentine’s Day – we’re back at Lighthouse, Poole where you can catch us, conductor Enyi Okpara and pianist Thomas Luke for the most romantic evening of the year!

Over the shoulder shot of Enyi Okpara conducting the BSO in rehearsals at Lighthouse, Poole

We’re excited to reunite with our Conductor Laureate & Artistic Director, Voices from the East, Kirill Karabits and pianist Alim Beisembayev for two concerts at Lighthouse, Poole (Wed) and University of Exeter Great Hall (Thurs) for an all-Shostakovich programme this week...

Playful Shostakovich The unrestrained delight of Shostakovich at his most charming and witty. including his sublime Second Piano Concerto.

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He’s back! Conductor Laureate & Artistic Director, Voices from the East, Kirill Karabits returns to the Lighthouse, Poole next Wednesday for Playful Shostakovich, featuring soloist Alim Beisembayev. We'll see you next week and if you can’t wait until then, Kirill has a special message just for you…

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Despite the rainy forecast, our ‘Explore the Orchestra’ concerts made a splash in Devon last week, when almost 2,300 pupils and teachers flooded in from across the county to take part in the events at @exeter.ac.uk

Catch the full story 🡺 bsolive.com/news/despite...

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An inclusive space for young people to make music Would you like to be part of an ambitious youth ensemble that brings together 11-25 year-old disabled and non-disabled musicians?

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply to National Open Youth Orchestra when its window for applications opens from 14 February:
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Would you like to be part of an ambitious youth ensemble that brings together 11-25 year-old disabled and non-disabled musicians? Bournemouth's NOYO Ensemble provides an engaging space for fun and exciting music-making in a diverse and inclusive environment. Why not come along and be part of it?

BSO Pops 2026/27 Explore the world of BSO Pops. There is nothing better than a live concert featuring the full forces of a symphony orchestra. It has the power to stir the

Click the link to discover everything our new BSO Pops Season has to offer and to book your tickets (and remember, the more you buy the more you save with our multibuy offer]!

We can’t wait to see you in the hall! bsolive.com/bso-pops-202...

In 2027, join us for fantastic evenings like ‘Julie Andrews: A Celebration’ (13 Feb), ‘Star Wars: 50th Anniversary’ (6 Mar) and ‘Guitar Superstars’ (15 May) 🌌 🎸