BSO Proms in the Park 2025: Classical Extravaganza 2.0

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The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra returns to Meyrick Park in 2025 for our annual series of outdoor concerts, beginning on Friday 8 August with our Classical Extravaganza 2.0. Bring your picnics and camping chairs and settle in for an evening of fireworks, fun and classical music.

Another evening of the best symphonic music in the world with stunning pyrotechnic and fireworks finale! Classic pieces include The Sorcerer's Apprentice, immortalised by Mickey Mouse in Disney's Fantasia, Tchaikovsky's rousing Polonaise and Waltz from Eugene Onegin, Borodin's fiery Polovtsian Dances and instantly recognisable pieces by Dvořák, Sibelius and Elgar, as well as music from film maestro John Williams.

Gates open from 6pm.

Works and composers:
J Williams - Superman March
Ponchielli - Dance of the Hours
Mascagni - Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Hérold - Clog Dance
Dukas - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Borodin - Polovtsian Dances
Tchaikovsky - Polonaise & Wlatz from Eugene Onegin
Dvořák - Largo from the New World Symphony
Sibelius - Intermezzo from Karelia Suite
Dvořák - Slavonic Dance No.8
J Williams - ET - Adventures on Earth
Elgar - WN, Nimrod * EDU from The Enigma Variations