WHO ARE WE?
We are the BSO
The Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1930 by local musicians for the enjoyment of making music through rehearsals and concerts. For over 60 years we were the only symphony orchestra to perform regularly in Basingstoke. The Anvil has transformed the musical scene in Basingstoke and we are now one of the many symphony orchestras who enjoy The Anvil's wonderful acoustics - likened by one expert to 'an Italian courtyard in summer'.
Our Concerts
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun, 17 NovBasingstoke17 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:45Basingstoke, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR, UKThe Orchestra's 95th Season opens with Brahm's rousing Academic Festival Overture followed by Glazunov's dazzling virtuostic Violin Concerto performed by brilliant teenage prodigy Aki Blendis.
Sat, 22 FebBasingstokeFEBRUARY FIESTA22 Feb 2025, 19:30 – 21:45Basingstoke, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR, UKWe are delighted to welcome our soloist for Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto. The amazing and versatile Jiaxin Lloyd Webber who has been principal cello of the Auckland Chamber Orchestra and has performed concertos by Dvořák, Elgar and Lalo as well as Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations.
Sat, 22 MarPetersfieldPETERSFIELD MUSIC FESTIVAL22 Mar 2025, 19:30 – 21:30Petersfield, Festival Hall, Heath Rd, Petersfield GU31 4EA, UKBasingstoke Symphony Orchestra performs every year at Petersfield Festival supporting local choral societies with major works under the baton of Paul Spicer as well as performing pieces from its own repertoire.
Sat, 21 JunSherborne Saint John95th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT21 Jun 2025, 19:00 – 22:00Sherborne Saint John, Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL, UKCome and join Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra for a wonderful summer's evening of classical music at The Vyne to celebrate 95 years of the orchestra and to commemorate the 250th birthday of famed local novelist, Jane Austen.
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Join the BSO
Are you a musician looking for an orchestra that play at a grade 8+ standard? Here at the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra, we are always looking for new members. Our orchestra rehearses at Aldworth School and plays at The Anvil in Basingstoke three times a year. To find out more, explore our Members page. Fill out the form for us to better know you and we will be in touch.
