Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra summer nights at Corfe Castle at Corfe Castle

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are to perform at Corfe Castle for the first time this July, with three incredible evenings of live music as part of Love It Local Events’ Summer Nights season.

Set against the dramatic ruins of one of Dorset’s most iconic landmarks, the concerts will see a 14-piece BSO ensemble take audiences on a series of musical journeys, from the greatest music of the stage and screen, to an 80s spectacular, and a symphonic adventure through the natural world.

On Friday 24 July, West End to Hollywood opens the series with classics from Chocolat, James Bond, Moulin Rouge, Toy Story, Harry Potter, The Artist.

Saturday 25 July brings Smash Hits ‘80s, a high-energy celebration of the era of new romantics, big hair and even bigger shoulder pads. Conductor Pete Harrison leads singers Emma Kershaw, Katie Birtill, Oliver Tompsett and Patrick Smyth alongside BSO string players through a programme spanning George Michael, Bonnie Tyler, Elton John, Ultravox, Toto, the Eurythmics and medleys from Blondie, David Bowie, Madonna and the Pet Shop Boys, all set against a light show on the castle walls.

The weekend concludes on Sunday 26 July with Curious Creatures & Adventurous Animals, a symphonic adventure through verdant forests and across the open ocean. The programme features music by Mancini, Elgar, Williams, de Falla, Björk and Vaughan Williams, as well as a sing-along favourite from the blockbuster Moana.

All three concerts take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle, with step-free access.

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Time: 19:30 - 21:30