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| Founded | 1924 |
| Principal conductor | Francisco Noya |
| Website | www |
The Boston Civic Symphony is the second oldest orchestra in Boston, Massachusetts.
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| Boston Civic Symphony (BCS) | |
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| Founded | 1924 |
| Principal conductor | Francisco Noya |
| Website | www |
The Boston Civic Symphony is the second oldest orchestra in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Boston Civic Symphony was founded in 1924 by Joseph Wagner. [1] The group performs at the New England Conservatory in Jordan Hall [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] on Gainsborough Street and at Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre of Regis College Fine Arts Center in Weston. [7]
Highly respected performer, conductor, and teacher Max Hobart has had an association with The Boston Civic Symphony since 1979. [8] Retired after 27 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Hobart brings a rich perspective to his responsibilities as Music Director of The Boston Civic Symphony. [9]
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