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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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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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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Upcoming Season at Quebrada Honda
This year, four concerts will be announced for October, November, and December. The first concert will take place in the Simón Bolívar Hall.
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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
With these four concerts, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela kicks off the first part of its 2025–2026 season, reaffirming its place as one of the world's great orchestras.
In this year in which we celebrate half a century of El Sistema's history, the Bolívar continues to transform itself: a new image, a new projection, and the same essence that has made it a symbol of artistic excellence and collective commitment. Its sound—deep, vibrant, and human—continues to be the best reflection of Venezuelan talent.
From the avant-garde of Pierre Boulez under the baton of maestro Alfredo Rugeles, to the virtuosity of Guy Braunstein and Leticia Moreno, culminating in the energy of Christian Vásquez in The Marriage of Figaro, this season invites us to rediscover an orchestra in full evolution.
The Bolívar not only represents a 50-year history, it represents the spirit of a country and embodies a present that inspires the world—even figures such as Chris Martin, who defined it as his favorite orchestra—and a future that continues to resonate strongly from Venezuela.
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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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
As part of El Sistema's 50th anniversary celebrations, the orchestra pays tribute to its founder, Maestro José Antonio Abreu. A visionary and humanist, Abreu conceived music as a social project, excellence with inclusion, and the orchestra as a model for society. Thanks to his vision, the Simón Bolívar Orchestra and El Sistema achieved global recognition. His legacy inspires, guides, and sustains everything we are and everything that is yet to come.