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Rachmaninov First and Last

Rachmaninov First and Last

Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky
Lighthouse, Poole

The BSO is joined by conductor Gabor Kali and Marie-Ange Nguci for a concert of music by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov including his lively Symphonic Dances.

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Mark Wigglesworth

Mark Wigglesworth

Principal Guest Conductor

BSO Principal Guest Conductor Mark Wigglesworth

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BSO Proms in the Park

The BSO’s Proms in the Park at Meyrick Park, Bournemouth are back for 2023! On Friday 4 August we have Heroes & Superheroes which features the best film music ever written inspired by heroes both historical and fictitious, and a host of Marvel and DC Comics superheroes, and on Saturday 5 August we bring Meyrick Park alive with our ABBA Symphonic Spectacular, celebrating the music of the Swedish pop superstars, featuring all their famous songs from Gimme, Gimme, Gimme to Mamma Mia. 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