Monumental Brahms

Music-making and live performance lies at the heart of everything we do at the BSO.

Kernis, Mozart, Brahms Thursday 11 December, 7.45pm

Borough Gardens, Dorchester

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We strive to be the model of a 21st century orchestra, enhancing lives through the power of music.

Mark Wigglesworth

Principal Guest Conductor

BSO Principal Guest Conductor Mark Wigglesworth

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The BSO Participate team work with the youngest and oldest members of communities across the South West, bringing music into the heart of everyday life.

Explore the Orchestra: Dance, Dance, Dance!

BSO's free KS2 Schools Concerts for 2023 16 and 17 May

Lighthouse, Poole

BSO's free schools concerts are back with another speciallly themed concert featuring music all to do with dance and dancing.

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Ignite a passion for live music in 2023

17 January 2023

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions this year to listen to or be involved in more live music? Read on...

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