Welcome to Exeter Symphony Orchestra

In Memoriam – we are very sad to report the death of Mike Ogonovsky from our Horn Section. Mike was also a very well known player in other Ensembles locally, having moved to the area after an illustrious career with the RLPO. He will be missed for his sense of humour and story telling, alongside his playing in some memorable concerts.

We are an amateur, member-led group, and a leading symphony orchestra in the City of Exeter, conducted by Arturo Serna. The members are involved in choosing and developing the musical programme for each year, which we hope is a balance between true and popular classics with more modern and perhaps lesser known pieces.

The orchestra is composed of people with very different musical backgrounds and interests, who simply enjoy the fun and camaraderie of playing in the ensemble. They do, though, all have in common a true love of ESO combined with a genuine desire to see the orchestra excel in its performances, reach out to the City and play a significant part in the culture and life of Devon’s capital.

As we like to say, ESO plays in the heart of Exeter!