A Classical Extravaganza by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – August 12, 2021 LiveEvents August 6, 2021 1083 (BSO) Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Extravaganza: Hall of Fame Symphonic Favourites Livestream Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:00pm EDT Enjoy the company of the BSO and a selection of the greatest classical music in the world! From Sibelius’ fervent Finlandia and the atmospheric A Night on the Bare Mountain by Mussorgsky to the magical sparkle of John Williams’ ET Flying Theme, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The concert concludes with the symphonic explosion that is Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Artists Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Serving the South and South West of England, but with a national and international reputation. Regarded as “the cultural heartbeat of the South West”, performing over 140 concerts each year. Stephen Bell, conductor He’s the Associate Conductor at the Hallé, and has conducted most of the major British orchestras, as well as being a regular conductor of the BBC’s televised Proms in the Park concerts. Regarding his career highlights to date, he says: “I’ve always been a big fan of film music; the ability of the music to enhance or compliment what happens on screen has always fascinated me. Without doubt, one of the finest ever exponents is the great John Williams, and so a career highlight for me has to be recording two of the Star Wars soundtracks with the composer himself.” Works John Williams, Star Wars Sibelius, Finlandia Saint-Saëns, Dance Macabre Khachaturian, Adagio from Spartacus Borodin, Polovtsian Dances Mussorgsky, A Night on the Bare Mountain John Williams, ET Flying Theme Tchaikovksy, 1812 Overture This free performance will run an hour and a half. The concert will be available to view on demand for 30 days after the original performance. Reserve your free ticket at www.bsolive.com
