Forthcoming Events
After last year’s mammoth Pink Floyd success, the full symphonic power of the BSO and the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus return for another epic concert featuring a host of hits by Queen including I Want To Break Free, We Will Rock You, It’s a Kind of Magic, Radio Ga Ga, Don’t Stop Me Now, One Vision and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody. Conducted by Pete Harrison
Works and composers
Featuring; Innuendo, Seven Seas of Rhye, Love of My Life, Radio Ga Ga, Play The Game, Hammer To Fall, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody and many more…
Park Proms
The event we’ve all been waiting for. Join us this summer for an unmissable experience featuring world-class artists and spectacular events in an outstanding location.
The world famous Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO) is headlining Friday night.
Pete Harrison will be conducting the 78-piece Orchestra who will play a “Last night of the proms” styled concert with a number of pieces from some of the greatest films including Harry Potter, James Bond, Star Wars & Superman.
We also welcome the Welsh baritone, former boy soprano, television and radio presenter: Aled Jones and English mezzo-soprano, Laura Wright as special guests.
A world class air display will also feature on Friday!
Full details to follow…
Full details to follow…
Past Events
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra present a magnificent celebration of John Williams’ timeless music from all of the Star Wars films, from the original Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977 to the most recent The Rise of Skywalker. All performed spectacularly by the full forces of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and again conducted and presented by Pete Harrison, it surely will be an event not to be missed – an evening of some of the best movie music ever written. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra present a magnificent celebration of John Williams’ timeless music from all of the Star Wars films, from the original Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977 to the most recent The Rise of Skywalker. All performed spectacularly by the full forces of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and again conducted and presented by Pete Harrison, it surely will be an event not to be missed – an evening of some of the best movie music ever written. Saturday is a night for the movies, and there is no better way to enjoy the sounds of classic soundtracks than in the company of Pete Harrison and the BSO unleashing the full power of a live symphony orchestra. So sit back and relax in an evening devoted to some of the best film scores ever written, specially curated for our socially distanced times! Also available as a livestream through the BSO website. Barry Out of Africa; Edelmann Dragonheart; Morricone The Mission; Zimmer Driving Miss Daisy; Steiner Gone With the Wind; Jarre Dr Zhivago; Williams The Book Thief; Bacalov Il Postino; Shore Lord of the Rings and many more! Pete Harrison with Annie Skates, Emma Kershaw, Lance Ellington & David Coombes join the BSO for another celebration of the Swedish pop superstars, featuring all their famous songs from Fernando to Mamma Mia. Why not dress up and enjoy a dancetastic night out in your flares – all socially distanced of course! Also available as a streamed event through the BSO website. Songs include Dancing Queen; Money, Money, Money; Lay All Your Love On Me; Waterloo; Knowing Me, Knowing You; The Winner Takes It All … and many more! Seats for this concert are being automatically allocated as part of our Covid security measures which maintain social distancing between household groups. Seats are only available in alternate rows and a two seat buffer will ensure a 2m gap between separate bookings. You will be able to purchase up to 6 tickets and will be given a choice of ticket price and seating area options. You will then be offered the best seats available following the above rules. Only those from the same household or support bubble may sit together so please ensure that when making a booking you comply with this regulation. Of course friends or family from other households may still attend the concert but will need to book separately. Experience the warmth and joy of Christmas with a socially distanced concert devoted to the best of seasonal favourites old and new. This convivial concert is the perfect way to start the Christmas holidays in the company of family or your social bubble, heaped with a huge helping of festive fun and frolics served up with a generous spoonful of kitsch Christmas classics. Starring the wonderful Laura Tebbutt (Les Mis, Into the Woods, Love Me Tender, School of Rock) Works and composers Berlin White Christmas Javits Santa Baby Anderson Sleigh Ride Saunders Journey to Lapland Marks Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer Carey/Afanasieff All I Want For Christmas is You Wood I Wish It Could Be Christmas Ev’ryday Marks Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Slade Merry Christmas Everybody and much more! Seats for this concert are being automatically allocated as part of our Covid security measures which maintain social distancing between household groups. Seats are only available in alternate rows and a two seat buffer will ensure a 2m gap between separate bookings. You will be able to purchase up to 6 tickets and will be given a choice of ticket price and seating area options. You will then be offered the best seats available following the above rules. Experience the warmth and joy of Christmas with a socially distanced concert devoted to the best of seasonal favourites old and new. This convivial concert is the perfect way to start the Christmas holidays in the company of family or your social bubble, heaped with a huge helping of festive fun and frolics served up with a generous spoonful of kitsch Christmas classics. Starring the wonderful Laura Tebbutt (Les Mis, Into the Woods, Love Me Tender, School of Rock) Works and composers Berlin White Christmas Javits Santa Baby Anderson Sleigh Ride Saunders Journey to Lapland Marks Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer Carey/Afanasieff All I Want For Christmas is You Wood I Wish It Could Be Christmas Ev’ryday Marks Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Slade Merry Christmas Everybody and much more! Seats for this concert are being automatically allocated as part of our Covid security measures which maintain social distancing between household groups. Seats are only available in alternate rows and a two seat buffer will ensure a 2m gap between separate bookings. You will be able to purchase up to 6 tickets and will be given a choice of ticket price and seating area options. You will then be offered the best seats available following the above rules. Start your Christmas celebrations with this wonderful selection of Christmas Film scores from the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra conducted and presented by Pete Harrison. Elf … and many more festive favourites. Pete Harrison Conductor and Presenter Royal Philharmonic Orchestra WHO’S ON STAGE Pete Harrison began his career in London’s West End conducting for musicals such as Crazy For You and Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. Harrison is a regular guest conductor and presenter for film music concerts with orchestras across the UK and the world, and he returns for a second year conducting the famous Film Gala concerts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. WHAT TO EXPECT Celebrate the all-time favourite movie themes and some of the
greatest soundtracks ever written in this spectacular gala show for
movie fans of all ages. Featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in
Scunthorpe’s magnificent Baths Hall. Immersive yourself in the music from the most iconic moments in film, with music from Jurassic
Park, The Lord of the Rings, Born Free, Schindler’s List, Star Wars,
Pirates of the Caribbean, The Avengers, Out of Africa …and many more! An educational concert featuring music from the screens, big and small. Presented by Owen Gunnell (also featured soloist) and conducted and co-presented by Pete Harrison. An educational concert featuring music from the screens, big and small. Presented by Owen Gunnell (also featured soloist) and conducted and co-presented by Pete Harrison.
Classic soundtracks from the silver screen
Works and composers;
Seats for this concert are being automatically allocated as part of our Covid security measures which maintain social distancing between household groups. Seats are only available in alternate rows and a two seat buffer will ensure a 2m gap between separate bookings.
You will be able to purchase up to 6 tickets and will be given a choice of ticket price and seating area options. You will then be offered the best seats available following the above rules. Only those from the same household or support bubble may sit together so please ensure that when making a booking you comply with this regulation. Of course friends or family from other households may still attend the concert but will need to book separately.
Works being performed;
This concert will also be streamed. It is available to view on demand for 30 days after the orginal performance until 7.30pm (GMT) on Monday 18 January 2021.
The concert livestream will be accessible behind a paywall on the BSO website as an embedded Vimeo video stream. It is best to watch through an up-to-date browser (we recommend Google Chrome on a PC and Safari on an Apple device). You can then connect to your TV or HIFI via a cable connection. An Amazon Firestick is also compatible using the Amazon Silk browser direct on a TV as well as most default browsers on SMART TVs.
Programme includes;
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Home Alone
Love Actually
The Snowman
White Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
The Polar Express
Miracle on 34th Street
The Nightmare Before Christmas…
