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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Talking about how her journey with the oboe began Lucie says, “At age eight I was offered the choice to play either the flute or clarinet, neither of which took my fancy at the time. I wanted something a little different…”

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please join us in giving a big warm BSO welcome to Lucie Sprague, our new Principal Oboe, who began this week ✨ Lucie studied at the Royal Academy of Music and previously held the position of Principal Oboe for the Welsh National Opera.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate our ongoing commitment to taking the very best live music to audiences and communities across the South West… and beyond, through the magic of live broadcasting. Find out more: bsolive.com/press-releas...

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Road to Joy: Fans of orchestral music embark on two-year Beethoven special from this week

The BSO deepens its partnership with Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth and enters a new chapter with Lark Music

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

...following his contract extension to 2032 – and enter a new chapter with longstanding partner, Lark Music: the leading musical instrument insurance specialist becomes our Digital Concert Series Sponsor.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢📢 Have you heard? Our upcoming two-year Road to Joy celebration promises a deep dive into one of music’s most iconic and intriguing disruptors: Ludwig van Beethoven. The landmark series comes as we deepen our partnership with Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A group of musicians from the BSO will be performing in the heart of Bournemouth - at the Lower Gardens Bandstand Field - with a family-friendly elemental journey across our planet, on Saturday, at 1245. Come and say hello, we’d love to see you! artsbythesea.co.uk/the-festival...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Based at Lighthouse, Poole, we’re proud to be part of a brilliant network of cultural partners here on the South Coast. Over the course of this weekend, you’ll hear from lots of them, including, @aub.ac.uk, Pavilion Dance, @@poolemuseum.bsky.social, and the Russell-Cotes Museum.

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The Festival Schedule - Arts By The Sea

Friday 25th September THE SQUARE 20:00 – 20:30 Gugge 2000 LOWER GARDENS 17:00 – 17:20 Rusty the Horse 18:00 – 18:20 Rusty the Horse 19:00 – 19:30 Elsie the Dragon 19:30 – 19:45 Fireshow 20:00 – 20:05…

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Will you be visiting Bournemouth over the course of this weekend to enjoy Arts by the Sea Festival? Or perhaps some of the many spaces throughout the @mybcpcouncil.bsky.social region celebrating creativity over the coming weeks? @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @pierjournal.bsky.social

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you’re in the South West, don’t miss the opportunity to catch Michal conduct the BSO this month, as she begins her tenure as our Calleva Assistant Conductor: we’ll be at Weymouth Pavilion (Thursday) and Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple (Monday 14th) - bsolive.com/whats-on/

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our new Calleva Assistant Conductor, Michal Oren, on her win at the Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition in Birmingham, this weekend. Michal won both First Prize and the Orchestra’s Prize at the Competition, which was streamed live on MediciTV 🥳

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The BSO Music-Making Competition (sponsored by Lark Music) is now closed! Thanks so much for entering 🙏

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Are you wondering which BSO concert to come to this September? We’ve made a handy list of September highlights to help you decide ✨ There’s music taking place in Barnstaple, Bridport, Exeter, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Truro, Swanage and Weymouth! bsolive.com/news/6-note-... #music #september

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Violin player in rehearsals, smiling and looking forward

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Plus, we’ll be welcoming world-leading soloists and guest conductors to inspire you to rosin your bows, tune up your trumpets and dust off your drums. We can’t wait to see you in the concert hall: bsolive.com/whats-on/

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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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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you’re looking to get inspired and reignite your passion for music, the concert hall is a great place to start! We return to the stage in a few weeks’ time, ready to share a host of exciting concerts across the South West.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

According to recent research, commissioned by London Concertante, ‘more than a third of adults say they regret not continuing to make or study music when they were younger’.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We love being Orchestra in Residence at the Beacon and it was great to celebrate the festival’s return to the city alongside our friend, the broadcaster Sarah Walker. Catch up on BBC Sounds today, it’s available for a month ➡️https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztdm 📷Soul Media

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BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2026, Proms Across the UK: Russian Classics

Live at the BBC Proms in Bristol: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Adam Hickox.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

“…a barnstorming performance” says Tom Wickson on last week’s BBC Proms performance at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social with conductor Adam Hickox and cellist Maximilian Hornung.

Cellist Maximilian Hornung and Conductor Adam Hickox join hands as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra stand behind them onstage at the Bristol Proms

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Playing to a 120-strong audience at Bradford-on-Avon Library last month was so special! 🎺🎻🎹🎷 Musicians joined players from Bournemouth NOYO and BSO Resound to perform an inspiring programme on the theme of ‘Dusk to Dawn’ 🌄

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Have you met our fantastic line-up of judges for this year’s BSO Music-Making Competition, which is sponsored by Lark Music? 🪄 Here are a few inspiring words from some of them about what they’re looking for… so you can glean a couple of handy hints and tricks 😉

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

...from darkness to light. We can’t wait to share it with you ✨ bsolive.com/press-releas...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢📢If you’re close to Weymouth or Barnstaple prepare for an exciting programme showcasing the beauty of the violin this September. We’ll join star violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen 🎻 and our new Calleva Assistant Conductor Michal Oren 🪄 for a moving programme of popular classics charting a journey...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

...make sure their name is put forward for an audition on Saturday 26 September [deadline to enter: Friday 18 September] For more information, including concerts dates - at Lighthouse, Poole, Mayflower Theatre and Bristol Beacon – click here ➡️ bsolive.com/the-walking-...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're pleased to announce an exciting opportunity offering four children (aged 9-13) the chance to join the BSO on stage as soloist for 'Walking in the Air'! ☃️🎤 Applications are now open, so if you know a talented young singer...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

YouTube star and guitarist Dagan Wilkin is one of the brilliant judges for the BSO Music-Making Competition (sponsored by Lark Music)… and he dropped in to say a few words about the competition.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

…plus, a lovely review of the weekend on The Times, including mention of our “polished” performance: www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...

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https://www.thetimes.com/culture/classical-opera/article/bbc-proms-2026-reviews-our-music-critics-verdicts-on-the-concerts-wdq9wkkqk

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We’re proud to be Orchestra in Residence at Bristol Beacon, and it was super special to share the weekend with our friends at NOYO and Paraorchestra: what a fantastic celebration of Team South West! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Were you at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social for the weekend’s BBC Proms performances? Don’t miss the chance to listen again to our concert with Maximilian Hornung and Adam Hickox, it’s presented by Sarah Walker and is on BBC Sounds now: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... [📸: Soul Media]

two musicians hold hands in the air at the front of a concert stage with full orchestra behind them as they accept applause from an enthusiastic audience

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In just over a week, we’ll return to the BBC Proms - at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social ✨ Join us for a programme of music by Shostakovich, Gubaidulina and Rachmaninov. Read all about it here ➡️ bsolive.com/news/sparkli... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

...'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' by The Proclaimers and a host of musical favourites from 'Singin In The Rain' to 'La La Land'. 🎶 There’s something for everyone so book your tickets today! buff.ly/JlawaVY

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

There’s just one week to go until our Southampton-based community choir, BSO Voices, takes to the stage at St Michael and All Angels Church in Lyndhurst. On Saturday 1 August the choir serenades with a selection of summer songs ☀️ including 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon and Garfunkel...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢 We are thrilled to announce two concerts at @mayflower.org.uk in Southampton! Jedis and Siths, prepare for an out-of-this-world concert celebrating Star Wars 50th Anniversary on Sunday 3 October. www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/bso...

A wide shot from the balcony of the Mayflower, showing the orchestra on stage in the background as the audience watches on from the stalls and circle

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Just announced! The BSO's Music-Making Competition (sponsored by Lark Music) is coming back… and we're calling to hear your music, your way. Competition opens 14 July. Full details ➡️ bsolive.com/press-releas... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @southcoastmusic.bsky.social

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We know you really, really, really wanna (zigazig ah) join us so book your tickets today ▶️ bsolive.com/events/symph...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Come on, let us entertain you! 🎤 Let the world see what you have got when we bring it all back to the 90s! Join us at Meyrick Park on Saturday 8 August and let your body groove to the music and live la vida loca! 💃 🎶

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Work experience pupil Nancy recently visited the Boscombe Community Orchestra. She wrote about her afternoon meeting some of the participants: bsolive.com/news/an-incr...

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An "incredible atmosphere" embraces people in Boscombe

Work experience pupil Nancy reports on a visit to The Old School House to meet the Boscombe Community Orchestra...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

...drop-in creative activities, chats with the volunteer garden team, and the opportunity to learn about ‘Home’ – a beautiful wall-hanging produced by the international women of Seeking Refuge Project's Threads group and ICN's Conversation Corner.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Our friends at The Old School House (TOSH) are hosting a Garden Celebration on Sunday – and we’re so proud that weekly community music group features. If you’re in Boscombe don’t miss the chance to pop along and support them. There will be lots of other lovely things too including...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

'Sing Out!' lets your pupils learn more about symphonic music and the human voice. The concerts delve into how vocalists and orchestras work together to tell stories in opera, theatre and the contemporary world. Here's some snaps from the concert earlier this year at Lighthouse, Poole...

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢 Attention, teachers! You can book to join us for our FREE 'Explore the Orchestra' schools’ concert at @exeter.ac.uk 's Great Hall (Friday 22 January 2027, 10.15am and 1.30pm) and Portsmouth Guildhall (Thursday 25 February 2027, 1.30pm) 📸 Corin Messer

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra @bournemouthso.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎸 The search has begun for the next cohort of BSO Young Associates! If you’re a young creative who would like to build a career in community music-making we’d love to hear from you ✨ This programme provides participants with the opportunity to hone their skills, through practical experience...

A line of BSO Young Associates and BSO Associate musicians stand and sit in front of a white background in a hall, they are smiling and laughing and hold instruments including a drum, a violin, an oboe, a guitar, a trumpet, a keyboard, a percussion instrument and a flute

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