[citation needed] The orchestra was initially conducted by George Hurst, who acted as artistic adviser, and Nicholas Braithwaite, to perform the classical repertoire in the smaller venues of the south and west of England.
[1] The Sinfonietta made its London debut on 9 January 1969 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in a concert of Seiber, Milhaud, Webern and Varèse conducted by Edgar Cosma.
[2] Among the premières given by the orchestra were: 1986 Cántico de San Francisco de Asís Joaquín Rodrigo During its existence, the Bournemouth Sinfonietta gained a national reputation, appearing at The Proms in 1977, 1988 and 1992[4] and also undertook short overseas tours, including Germany in 1987; Italy and Turkey in 1992; Romania in 1994; Spain in 1991 and 1995; Brazil in 1996; and France in 1997.
[7] The Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir was founded in 1972 and continues to give concerts in Dorset and beyond.
[8] Among the many recordings made by the Orchestra, ranging from the Baroque to the contemporary, are: Recording venues included Southampton Guildhall, Christchurch Priory, Poole Arts Centre (The Lighthouse) and the Bournemouth Winter Gardens.