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News, behind-the-scenes content and ways to be involved as we celebrate our centenary year.
Celebrating 100 Years of the BPO
Our story is one of longevity. The orchestra has only had four Music Directors across its 100-year history, with almost half that time spent under the baton of founder Herbert Menges. Some of BPO’s players have performed with us for over 40 years. Some of our audiences saw those players join.
Its a story that includes names like Thomas Beecham, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten, who all served as President of the orchestra. It features legends of the day like Sergei Rachmaninoff, Yehudi Menuhin and Jacquelin Du Pré. And woven throughout is Brighton Dome, our home since 1928.
Fast-forward 100 years, and Joanna MacGregor’s leadership and enticing programming has seen audiences triple, bringing the orchestra securely into its blockbuster centenary season.
As we approach this milestone, we invite you to reflect on our history and join the celebrations as we move into the next 100 years (and beyond).
Get Involved
Concert Season 2024/25
Join us for a blockbuster centenary season, opening with the explosive Rite of Spring and culminating in Messiaen's cosmic Turangalîla Symphony.
We'll be welcoming world-class soloists Evelyn Glennie, Jess Gillam, Cynthia Miller and more.
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra... and You.
Did you watch our online concerts during the pandemic? Do you remember our Hove Town Hall concerts during Brighton Dome’s refurbishment? Perhaps you even attended a Herbert Menges concert before his death in 1972...?
Please send your BPO memories to mail@brightonphil.org.uk and help us tell this remarkable story.
Join the BPO Family
For just £30 a year, our Friends get invitations to exclusive events, priority booking, a complimentary ticket, and a regular newsletter with behind-the-scenes content and updates.
Our Patrons receive all this, plus invitations to post-show receptions and a credit in each concert programme.
Support the BPO in its Centenary Year
£100 for 100
We're seeking donations to support our huge 'Centenary Gala: Turangalîla Symphony' in April 2025.
As a thank you for supporting this milestone concert, donors will receive an invitation to a VIP pre-concert talk and a credit within the programme.
Sponsorship
Connect with the 'beating heart' of Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra by sponsoring an orchestral seat, guest soloist or conductor.
Sponsorship starts from £350 and includes a credit in the programme, as well as the chance to meet members of the orchestra at exclusive post-show receptions.
Please email gill.davies@brightonphil.org.uk to find out more.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
We're extremely grateful to those who have donated generous legacies to Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra.
This funding helps secure our future so we can continue to support professional music in Brighton and inspire future music-lovers for another hundred years (and beyond).
Please email gill.davies@brightonphil.org.uk to find out more.
