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Lithuanian-born pianist Kasparas Mikužis will perform Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F at The Anvil with the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra (BSO) on Saturday, June 27 at 7.30pm. Recently named a Classic FM Rising Star and Young Classical Artist Trust winner, Mikužis has performed at leading venues across Europe including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and London’s Wigmore Hall. Lithuanian-born pianist Kasparas Mikužis will perform Gershwin’s Piano Concerto. He has gained recogniti

A night at the orchestra left young audiences declaring classical music "quite cool. Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra brought new energy to the stage on Saturday, February 28 with its Favourite Classics for February concert at The Anvil welcoming 200 young musicians and their families with complimentary tickets. The event aimed to introduce the next generation to the excitement of a live symphony orchestra, with many in the audience experiencing the music for the first time. Em

12TH FEBRUARY 2026 Thomas Luke is set to perform Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto with the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra at The Anvil on Saturday, February 28. The musician gained national recognition after clinching the Keyboard Category of BBC Young Musician 2020. He was celebrated as a "trailblazer" by Steinway & Sons. Driven by a passion for "discovery and authentic human connection," Thomas Luke is known for his ability to transition between traditional concert repert

Local firm RagBoxClothing based in Basingstoke heped out BSO at the last minute with some stunning 95th Anniversary T shirts for the orchestra. Turned around in lightening speed they looked wonderful in the sunshine on the day. Thank you Jodie and Neil!

Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra has celebrated its 95th anniversary with one of its 'finest performances to date.' The Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra (BSO) marked the milestone with an open-air concert at The Vyne on Saturday, June 21. Set against Vyne House and its lake, the sold-out concert formed part of the Basingstoke Festival and drew a crowd of 800, including the mayor and council leader of Basingstoke and Deane. Chairman of the BSO, Ann Henshaw, said: "We were overwhel

Cellist Lucy Scotchmer delivered an exceptional performance at the Petersfield Musical Festival on March 22, 2025. She captivated the...

Under the baton of renowned choral conductor Paul Spicer, the orchestra delivered a stirring performance of Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis...

T he orchestra has revealed that the "brilliant and versatile" Jiaxin Lloyd Webber will perform Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto at The Anvil...

Aki, a standout in the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2022 competition at just 14 years of age, recently made his debut with the...

From a musical childhood in South Wales, surrounded by 78rpm records and a singing mother, to his iconic performances at The Anvil,...

Please join us in welcoming our fantastic soloist, Elspeth Dutch, who is the Horn Section Leader for the City of Birmingham Symphony...

🎼❤️Our four legged friend Buddy who has been appearing on ITV's hit TV show "This Morning" has been attending rehearsals with violinist...

I was privileged to be in the audience at The Anvil on 24 February for the concert given by the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra. How lucky...

Click on the link below to hear Ivana Gavrić's encore from last night: Rachmaninov Prelude in G major, Op 32 No 5:...

Internationally acclaimed pianist Ivana Gavrić returns to The Anvil Basingstoke on February 24th 2024 to perform Rachmaninov's Rhapsody...

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ICONIC CLASSICS CONCERT Saturday, 18th November 2023 | 7.30pm | The Anvil Basingstoke This week we introduce you to our internationally...

Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra have announced its forthcoming 2023/2024 season of solosits and concerts. Some firm favourites to enjoy...

What better way to spend a glorious summer evening that at the Sounds of Summer Concert. We cant wait to hear the renowned violinist...