Anna Devin, Soraya Mafi, Andrew Foster-Williams, Andrew Hamilton Headline Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. Karl-Heinz Steffens conducts music by Vaughan Williams, Beethoven, and Holst. The program features the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus. Performance Dates: Oct. 2 & 4, 2024 Soprano Anna Devin and baritone Andrew Foster-Williams will be featured in a program that includes works by {…}

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Names New Chief Conductor & Principal Guest Conductor

Mark Wigglesworth has been announced as the new Chief Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He will begin in his position during the 2024-25 season. The orchestra also announced that Chloé van Soeterstède will join as principal guest conductor, while Kirill Karabits will assume the title of conductor laureate. Wigglesworth has worked with such organizations as the Berlin Philharmonic, New {…}

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023-24 Season

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Robert Howarth conducts Händel’s “Messiah.” Performance Date: Dec. 13, 2023  There will be an evening of Christmas Carols. Performance Date: Dec. 23, 2023 David Hill conducts Verdi’s Requiem. Performance Date: Feb. 28, 2024 Olga Kulchynska sings the title role of Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” alongside {…}

Sarah Connolly & Slávka Zámečníková Lead Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-23 Season

UK’s Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Sarah Connolly and Mark Wigglesworth team up for a program of Mahler, Ravel, and Humperdinck. Performance Dates: Nov. 9 & 10, 2022 Laurence Cummings conducted Händel’s “Messiah” for the holiday season. Performance Date: Dec. 14, 2022 Kirill Karabits conducts the {…}

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointment of Mark Wigglesworth as New Principal Guest Conductor

(Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Mark Wigglesworth as its new Principal Guest Conductor. Wigglesworth has performed with the world’s leading opera houses such as the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera House, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, and La Monnaie, among others. The conductor has also led orchestras such as the {…}