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Boston Symphony Orchestra
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is an American orchestra based in Boston. It is the second-oldest of the five major American symphony orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded by Henry Lee Higginson in 1881, the BSO performs most of its concerts at Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer performs at Tanglewood.
Henry Lee Higginson, founding father of the BSO.
Henry Lee Higginson, founding father of the BSO.
The BSO at Boston Music Hall in 1891.
The BSO at Boston Music Hall in 1891.
Symphony Hall, Boston, the main base of the orchestra since 1900
Symphony Hall, Boston, the main base of the orchestra since 1900
The BSO at the opening concert of the 2023 Tanglewood Season
The BSO at the opening concert of the 2023 Tanglewood Season
Henry Lee Higginson
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Henry Lee Higginson was an American businessman best known as the founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a patron of Harvard University.
Henry Lee Higginson
Henry Lee Higginson
Portrait by John Singer Sargent (1903) in the Harvard Art Museums. A copy by Sargent's students is in Symphony Hall.
Portrait by John Singer Sargent (1903) in the Harvard Art Museums. A copy by Sargent's students is in Symphony Hall.