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Shostakovich Five

Bartók, Prokofiev, Shostakovich Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pm

Lighthouse, Poole

Kirill Karabits conducts his final concert as Chief Conductor of the BSO in powerful style with Shostakovich's rousing Fifth Symphony.

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We strive to be the model of a 21st century orchestra, enhancing lives through the power of music.

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

KS2 Schools Concerts 2024 21 & 22 May

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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Mark Wigglesworth and Chloé van Soeterstède become Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s new ChiefConductor and Principal Guest Conductor
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20 March

Mark Wigglesworth and Chloé van Soeterstède become Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s new ChiefConductor and Principal Guest Conductor

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Claude Debussy 1862-1918

Claude Debussy was a 20th century French composer and was well known for his contribution to Impressionist music.

Born: 22 August 1862 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Died: 25 March 1918 in Paris, France.

Claude Debussy was known for embracing nontraditional scales and tonal structures, he is one of the most highly regarded composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. If you want to learn more about Debussy’s Images then please watch our Meet the Music video.