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BSO Voices Spring 2026
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BSO Voices Spring 2026

Spring 2026 Term Membership from Wednesday 21 January
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton

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Concert highlights

Piano Pyrotechnics

Piano Pyrotechnics

Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Mendelssohn available to watch until 21 February
Lighthouse, Poole

Tchaikovsky's catchy tune sticks in the mind, Chopin gift for melody shines in his first Piano Concerto, Mendelssohn's stirring symphony. 

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Smooth Valentine Classics

Smooth Valentine Classics

Romantic classics for a special evening Saturday 14 February 2026, 7pm
Lighthouse, Poole

The perfect classical Valentine's soundtrack with our sumptuous concert of the most romantic classical music of all time.

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Classic FM Hall of Fame

Classic FM Hall of Fame

The greatest works in classical music Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm
Lighthouse, Poole

Enjoy an evening featuring six of the greatest works in classical music!

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Classical Heights

Classical Heights

Stravinsky, Beethoven, Mozart available to watch until 28 February
Lighthouse, Poole

Stravinsky's eclectic concerto for orchestra, Beethoven's unexpected and powerful Piano Concerto No.2, Mozart's Symphony No.4 bubbles with high spirits.

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Playful Shostakovich

Playful Shostakovich

Shostakovich at his wittiest Wednesday 11 February, 7.30pm
Lighthouse, Poole

The unrestrained delight of Shostakovich at his most charming and witty. including his sublime Second Piano Concerto.

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Blue Skies

Blue Skies

Bridge, Ravel, Rachmaninov Wednesday 11 March, 7.30pm
Lighthouse, Poole

Bridge's tone poem is steeped in delicious harmonies. Ravel's piano concerto sparkles with energy. Rachmaninov's elegant Third Symphony. 

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