The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1893 and throughout its illustrious history it has worked with some of the finest composers, conductors and musicians in the world and more recently the BSO has worked with eminent British composers. The BSO is dedicated to providing orchestral music across the South and West of England and each year gives concerts from its home base at Lighthouse, Poole and also performs the length and breadth of the UK, regularly appearing at venues across the country and at various Festivals. The BSO has also performed in numerous London venues including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Royal Opera House, and the Barbican plus regular performances at the BBC Proms held at the Royal Albert Hall and tours worldwide. Radio broadcasts enable the BSO to continually reach new and wider audiences; a continuing partnership with BBC Radio 3 ensures regular UK broadcasts of live BSO concerts.