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BSO Voices and The Snowman

BSO Voices and The Snowman

A Christmas Cracker for the whole family
Lighthouse, Poole

The Snowman is the soundtrack to everyone’s Christmas, plus a hamper full of musical Christmas crackers for all the family.

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Mark Wigglesworth

Mark Wigglesworth

Chief Conductor

BSO Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth

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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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Cake Concert

Cake Concert

Live music, cake and conversation
Shire Hall Museum, Dorchester

Cake Concerts are relaxed chamber performances in informal environments.

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BSO 2024/25 Concert Season

Book now for our 2024/25 Season of varied and exciting concerts as the BSO is joined by artists from all over the world. Enjoy the full power of a live symphony orchestra.

This season marks the beginning of a new artistic team with Mark Wigglesworth and Chloé Van Soeterstède joining the BSO as Chief Conductor and Principal Guest Conductor respectively, and we are delighted to announce violinist Alena Baeva as our Artist-in-Residence.

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BSO 2024/25 Concert Season