The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra performed Mozart and Strauss to a packed house in Quebrada Honda
Caracas.- The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela offered a high-level concert on March 14th in the Simón Bolívar Hall of Quebrada Honda, under the direction of Venezuelan maestro Joshua Dos Santos, in a presentation that combined interpretive excellence, pedagogy and a direct connection with the public.
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musicians
Talent, passion and excellence come together in each member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, proudly carrying the sound of Venezuela to the world.
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Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra receives its first Grammy nomination
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela celebrates its first Grammy Award nomination in the Best Orchestral Performance category for the 2026 edition, for its performance of Ravel: Boléro, M.81.
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Recordings at Abbey Road and independent projects with Platoon Records
During its London residency, the Orchestra recorded new albums: one at the iconic Abbey Road Studios and another currently in development with Platoon Records, all under the baton of Maestro Gustavo Dudamel.
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Triumphant Performance at Wembley with Coldplay
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra successfully concluded its participation in Coldplay's 10 concerts at Wembley Stadium, a historic milestone widely covered by the international press and celebrated by hundreds of thousands of attendees.
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La Bolívar shone at the Southbank Centre
The sold-out concert at London's Royal Festival Hall was met with standing ovations and rave reviews from the specialized press, consolidating the Orchestra's position as a world-class symphonic ensemble. Repertoire: Bernstein: Overture, Candide De Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain for piano & orchestra Interval De Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2 Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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origin WHERE WE COME FROM
DISCOVER MOREThe Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is embarking on a process of image transformation in an effort to position itself as a luxury brand, elevating its essence and exalting its roots.
season 2025-2026
The 2025–2026 season of Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra has solidified its status as a testament to artistic excellence. In the year that El Sistema celebrates five decades of history, each performance has confirmed the enduring relevance and evolution of an orchestra that continues to set a benchmark both within and beyond the country's borders.
The season began in October with a tribute to Pierre Boulez, under the direction of Maestro Alfredo Rugeles, who underscored the orchestra's interpretive depth. Subsequently, Guy Braunstein's musical leadership brought virtuosity and character to the Simón Bolívar Hall in Quebrada Honda.
On November 29, Andrés David Ascanio led the Bolívar Orchestra in a program focused on the symphonic power of Jean Sibelius, reaffirming the sonic solidity that distinguishes the institution. In December, the energetic performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Christian Vásquez, closed the year with an enthusiastic audience reception.
2026 began with the same momentum. Under the direction of Gonzalo Hidalgo, a former member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra tackled demanding repertoires such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Prague" and Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, performing to a sold-out audience. Later, the commitment to contemporary Venezuelan music took center stage with works by Giancarlo Castro D'Addona and Matías Azpurua, a composer who was also a member of the Symphony, culminating in a performance of the expressive intensity of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.
More than a series of concerts, this season represents the continuation of a vision: excellence, constant renewal, and an artistic identity that, 50 years after its founding, continues to project the sound of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela with strength and conviction for the country.
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra performed Mozart and Strauss to a packed house in Quebrada Honda
Under the direction of Venezuelan maestro Joshua Dos Santos, in a presentation that combined interpretive excellence, pedagogy and a direct connection with the public.
LEARN MORESimón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra receives its first Grammy nomination
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela celebrates its first Grammy Award nomination in the Best Orchestral Performance category for the 2026 edition, for its performance of Ravel: Boléro, M.81.
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The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Shines at London's Royal Festival Hall
The sold-out concert at London's Royal Festival Hall was met with standing ovations and stellar reviews from specialized critics, cementing the Orchestra's reputation as a global symphonic benchmark.
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our founding director MAESTRO ABREU
"The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra is the product of a heroic collective effort, where each musician has managed to make aesthetic discipline a tool of spiritual freedom."
Maestro José Antonio Abreu