Biography:
The Symphony Orchestra Biel (SOB) was founded in 1969. Its artistic work focuses on symphony concerts. It regularly demonstrates its musical flexibility in productions at the Biel Solothurn Theatre. Since its inception, the SOB has also been distinguished by its interest in contemporary works.
Thomas Rösner has been the orchestra's principal conductor since 2005. Previously, Jost Meier, Ivan Anguélov, Grzegorz Nowak, Marc Tardue and Hans Urbanek held this position. In addition, renowned conductors such as Maxim Vengerov, Marcello Viotti, Armin Jordan, Heinz Holliger and Milan Horvat have made guest appearances.
The orchestra performed at the Carinthian Summer and the Feldkirch Festival in Austria. It appeared at the Murten Classics Festival, the Martinu Festival in Basel and the newly founded Bern Music Festival.
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