01-06-2025
BSO return this summer for two open-air concerts
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is set to grace Meyrick Park with two open-air concerts this August.
The weekend, supported by BCP Council, includes 'Classical Extravaganza 2.0' and 'Symphonic Smash Hits: the 80s'.
'Classical Extravaganza 2.0', directed by Calleva Assistant Conductor Enyi Okpara, takes place on Friday, August 8.
It showcases popular classical and film music, including pieces by John Williams, Elgar and Tchaikovsky.
The next day, Saturday, August 9, the park will come alive with 'Symphonic Smash Hits: the 80s', sponsored by Lester Aldridge Solicitors.
This high-energy event will feature West End singers, with Pete Harrison conducting hits by Madonna, Elton John and more.
Attendees are encouraged to join the orchestra in dressing up in their favourite 80s-inspired outfits.
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The gates at Meyrick Park will open at 6pm, with performances starting at 8pm.
Guests are invited to bring their own picnics to enjoy on site.
The evenings will end with a fireworks and pyrotechnics display.
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's chief executive, Dougie Scarfe OBE, said: "Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's open-air concerts at Meyrick Park are always a huge highlight of our summer.
"We're looking forward to performing some of the most enduring hits from film and classical …before celebrating iconic music from the '80s. So, dust off the shoulder pads, and we'll see you there."
Tom Alder, managing partner at Lester Aldridge Solicitors, said: "We're proud to support Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and help bring live music to the heart of Bournemouth this summer: it promises to be a truly unforgettable evening."
