Boston Symphony Orchestra
About
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the world’s leading orchestras and the parent organization of the Boston Pops, performing at Symphony Hall in Boston and at Tanglewood in the Berkshires. Its stated mission is to bring the highest quality musical experiences to all corners of the community. Led on the podium by conductors such as Andris Nelsons, the season mixes classical repertoire such as Beethoven’s symphonies with guest soloists, new music, and world premieres.
Founded in 1881, the BSO has called Symphony Hall home since the building opened in 1900, and the hall is widely praised for its acoustics. Programming reaches beyond the hall too, with performances at venues such as Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge and at MIT, including a world premiere by composer Tod Machover. Open rehearsals, including some for high school students, give new audiences a look at the orchestra at work.
What to Know
- Tickets and the full concert calendar are available online, along with a guide to planning a Symphony Hall visit.
- The BSO is a nonprofit supported by donor gifts.
- Guest artists have included violinist Hilary Hahn and cellist Seth Parker Woods.
- It is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
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