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An Ensemble of Immigrants

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BSO Members by Region of Origin: 1881- present

North America: 43%
Western Europe: 37%
Commonwealth: 6%
Eastern Europe: 5%
Central Europe: 4%
Southern Europe: 2%
East Asia: 2%
Middle East: 1%
Latin Europe: 0%
South America: 0%

Birthplace of BSO members hired during the first 20 years of the orchestra’s existence, grouped by region, with Western Europe the largest category at 49%

Western Europe: 49%
North America: 15%
Unknown: 11%
Central Europe: 10%
Commonwealth: 8%
Eastern Europe: 5%
Latin Europe: 1%
Southern Europe: 1%