Brisbane Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1990 in response to the need for a community orchestra of professional performance standard. Members of the orchestra are drawn from all walks of life, including medical specialists, lawyers, teachers and professional musicians engaged in music education. The orchestra has had marked success, due in great measure to the efforts of founding conductor Antoni Bonetti AM.
We are proud to be led by Chief Conductor Dr Stefanie Smith, an Australian conductor and educator known for her vibrant musical leadership and commitment to artistic collaboration.
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert program provides an entertaining array of standard orchestral repertoire by such composers as Beethoven, Stravinsky, Dvorak, Bruch, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Britten, Berlioz, Shostakovich and Gershwin. The orchestra has commissioned works by Australian composers Elena Kats-Chernin, Robert Davidson and Paul-Antoni Bonetti.
The Brisbane Symphony Orchestra currently performs up to eight or more concerts per year in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. Orchestra members enjoy performing and sharing their love of classical music with these communities.
RECRUITMENT
We are currently looking for a Principal Percussionist to join the BSO. Take leadership of the section, and bring insights to our Artistic Leadership. Check out the position description.
We are looking for Double Bass and Viola section players to join the orchestra and perform in our next concert.
If you would like to be part of our dynamic and exciting orchestra please get in touch today!
supporters of the bso
As a not-for-profit organisation The Brisbane Symphony Orchestra is funded by its members and contributions from the community. The musicians happily volunteer their time for rehearsals and performances to bring fantastic music to a range of venues.
We are thankful to the Brisbane City Council for its continued support through the Creative Brisbane program
If you would like to help us, please consider a tax deductible contribution.