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
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🎬...
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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!
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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/
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Don’t miss us live in the hall for these concerts this week, we can’t wait to see you! ➡️ bsolive.com/whats-on/
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!
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.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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!
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...
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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...
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…
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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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February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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...
📸Andy Casey
Catch the full story 🡺 bsolive.com/news/despite...
📸Andy Casey
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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...
📸Andy Casey
Catch the full story 🡺 bsolive.com/news/despite...
📸Andy Casey
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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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?
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February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply to National Open Youth Orchestra when its window for applications opens from 14 February:
bsolive.com/news/an-incl...
bsolive.com/news/an-incl...
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?
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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?
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...
We can’t wait to see you in the hall! bsolive.com/bso-pops-202...
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
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February 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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...
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) 🌌 🎸
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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) 🌌 🎸
Now’s your chance to get the best seats in the house for next year’s Pops events including festive concerts you know and love like our ‘Last Night of the Christmas Proms’ - which we’re thrilled to be reunited with Joe Stilgoe for - and a play along to your favourite Christmas film ‘The Snowman’! ☃️
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Now’s your chance to get the best seats in the house for next year’s Pops events including festive concerts you know and love like our ‘Last Night of the Christmas Proms’ - which we’re thrilled to be reunited with Joe Stilgoe for - and a play along to your favourite Christmas film ‘The Snowman’! ☃️
📢 Our 2026/27 BSO Pops Season at Lighthouse, Poole is live!
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
📢 Our 2026/27 BSO Pops Season at Lighthouse, Poole is live!
Available on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds – introduced by the brilliant Martin Handley: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - Radio 3 in Concert, Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra plays Spanish music by de Falla, Debussy and Ravel.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Available on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds – introduced by the brilliant Martin Handley: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Don’t miss tonight’s BBC Radio 3 broadcast of our recent performance with conductor Ludovic Morlot and pianist Steven Osborne. This programme of music inspired by Spain promises to transport you to sunnier climes!
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Don’t miss tonight’s BBC Radio 3 broadcast of our recent performance with conductor Ludovic Morlot and pianist Steven Osborne. This programme of music inspired by Spain promises to transport you to sunnier climes!
There are plenty of concert evenings left in our 2025/26 season (which continues until May), but we’ve been busy behind-the-scenes getting ready for the next one. Here’s a sneaky peak from our recent photo shoot! Watch this space for more news later this spring…
📸Patrick Baldwin
📸Patrick Baldwin
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
There are plenty of concert evenings left in our 2025/26 season (which continues until May), but we’ve been busy behind-the-scenes getting ready for the next one. Here’s a sneaky peak from our recent photo shoot! Watch this space for more news later this spring…
📸Patrick Baldwin
📸Patrick Baldwin
Do you love Jess Gillam’s brilliant podcast, This Classical Life? So do we. Don’t miss tomorrow’s edition, when you can hear her in conversation with our Chief Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. Available on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds at 5pm www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Do you love Jess Gillam’s brilliant podcast, This Classical Life? So do we. Don’t miss tomorrow’s edition, when you can hear her in conversation with our Chief Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. Available on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds at 5pm www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Hi Phil, you're right! It was an improvisation on a Theme by Keith Jarrett! We're so glad you enjoyed the concert
January 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Hi Phil, you're right! It was an improvisation on a Theme by Keith Jarrett! We're so glad you enjoyed the concert
...and Steven Osborne joining us on piano 🎹 it’s an evening not to be missed!
If this dreary weather has got you feeling down, this programme of winter warmers is definitely for you! bsolive.com/events/viva-...
If this dreary weather has got you feeling down, this programme of winter warmers is definitely for you! bsolive.com/events/viva-...
Viva España
Take a tantalising journey through beautiful Spain with Turina, de Falla, Debussy and Ravel.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
...and Steven Osborne joining us on piano 🎹 it’s an evening not to be missed!
If this dreary weather has got you feeling down, this programme of winter warmers is definitely for you! bsolive.com/events/viva-...
If this dreary weather has got you feeling down, this programme of winter warmers is definitely for you! bsolive.com/events/viva-...
We’re looking forward to our first Wednesday night concert of 2026! 🎇 Are you going to be in the hall?
Join us at Lighthouse, Poole tonight – or from home with a wonderful Digital Concert – for what’s sure to be a sensational evening of symphonic music. With Ludovic Morlot on the podium 🪄
Join us at Lighthouse, Poole tonight – or from home with a wonderful Digital Concert – for what’s sure to be a sensational evening of symphonic music. With Ludovic Morlot on the podium 🪄
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We’re looking forward to our first Wednesday night concert of 2026! 🎇 Are you going to be in the hall?
Join us at Lighthouse, Poole tonight – or from home with a wonderful Digital Concert – for what’s sure to be a sensational evening of symphonic music. With Ludovic Morlot on the podium 🪄
Join us at Lighthouse, Poole tonight – or from home with a wonderful Digital Concert – for what’s sure to be a sensational evening of symphonic music. With Ludovic Morlot on the podium 🪄
We’re very grateful to Tapper for its continued support in 2026🙏
Live music in care homes brings a piece of the concert hall directly to residents, fostering moments of joy, connection and creativity 🎶
#creativehealth #music #musicforhealth
Live music in care homes brings a piece of the concert hall directly to residents, fostering moments of joy, connection and creativity 🎶
#creativehealth #music #musicforhealth
January 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
We’re very grateful to Tapper for its continued support in 2026🙏
Live music in care homes brings a piece of the concert hall directly to residents, fostering moments of joy, connection and creativity 🎶
#creativehealth #music #musicforhealth
Live music in care homes brings a piece of the concert hall directly to residents, fostering moments of joy, connection and creativity 🎶
#creativehealth #music #musicforhealth