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About the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Led by Music Director Andris Nelsons since 2014, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert in 1881. Today the BSO reaches millions of listeners through not only our concert performances in Boston and at Tanglewood, but also via educational and community programs, radio, television, recordings, and tours.

Musicians

Get to know the players, singers, conductors, and librarians.
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Staff & Leadership

Meet the staff and Board members of the BSO.
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The History of the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Dive deeper into the BSO's long and storied history.
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Archives

The Boston Symphony Orchestra Archives aims to be a resource to the orchestra and our community.
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Mission

Learn about the mission of our music making.

News & Press Releases

Access the BSO press kit and view our latest press releases.
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Annual Reports

View our latest Annual Report.

Jobs and Opportunities

The BSO actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants for each opportunity.