The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) remains at the forefront of the British orchestral music scene, continuing to serve communities across the South and South West of England, and extending its influence across the whole of the UK and internationally with regular festival appearances, an extensive catalogue of recordings and live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. It is one of the most dynamic and innovative symphony orchestras in the UK today.

Founded in 1893, the BSO has worked with many famous composers, conductors and musicians including Elgar, Sibelius, Holst, Stravinsky, Vaughan Williams and Sir Thomas Beecham, and more recently with Sir Michael Tippett, Sir John Tavener and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Principal conductors since the founder Sir ...