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Beethoven’s Fifth

Beethoven’s Fifth

Verdi, Chopin, Beethoven
Lighthouse, Poole

Mark Wigglesworth conducts Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony and is joined by Ethan Loch for Chopin's dazzling Second Piano Concerto.

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Tom Fetherstonhaugh

Tom Fetherstonhaugh

Assistant Conductor

Find our more about Tom Fetherstonhaugh who joined the BSO as our Assistant Conductor in 2022.

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The BSO Participate team work with the youngest and oldest members of communities across the South West, bringing music into the heart of everyday life.

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Explore the Orchestra: Sea Stories

Explore the Orchestra: Sea Stories

BSO's free KS2 Schools Concerts 2024
Lighthouse, Poole

BSO's free KS2 Schools Concerts are back with a concert inspired by timeless stories of the majestic seas.

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Concert highlights

BSO Proms in the Park 2024

A fantastic weekend of concerts for everyone!

Meyrick Park Proms in the Park is back for another fantastic weekend of music and fireworks and two spectacular concerts. On Friday 26 July we have our Classical Extravaganza with some of the best classical music ever written; and Saturday 27 July sees the return of our sensational Disco Symphonic Spectacular featuring an explosion of Seventies Disco hits, full Disco band and star singers. It really will be a highlight of the summer so make sure that you are part of it.

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BSO Proms in the Park 2024