Børge Wagner was a solo hornist in the Danish Radiosymphony orchestra from 1956-68. He made his debut as a professional conductor in 1964. He was the permanent conductor at the Danish Odense Symphony Orchestra from 1968-86. He guest conducted at every Danish symphony orchestra, The Royal Life Guard’s band and several foreign orchestras. He received the prestiguous Royal Order of the Dannebrog. Since 1998; Member of the Danish Odense City council.