Experience the divine majesty of Handel's "Messiah" with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Lighthouse, Poole. This cherished oratorio, a staple of the Christmas season since its premiere in 1742, narrates the story of Christ through sublime arias like "He was Despised and Rejected" and "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth," alongside rousing choruses including "For Unto Us a Child is Born" and the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus."

Under the baton of conductor Nic McGegan, the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus will bring to life Handel's glorious composition. The performance promises an evening of uplifting music that has moved audiences for centuries.

Event Details:
- **Date and Time**: Wednesday, 11 December, 7:30 pm
- **Location**: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
- **Ticket Prices**: £14 - £46
- **Running Time**: Approximately 2.5 hours

Don't miss this opportunity to experience "Messiah" in the heart of Poole. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music that celebrates the story of Christ with passion and grace.

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Messiah

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Experience the magic of Christmas with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's enchanting performance of "The Snowman" at the Lighthouse, Poole. This beloved animated classic comes to life on the big screen, accompanied by Howard Blake’s iconic score performed live by the BSO. The event promises to be a heartwarming journey through the winter sky with the Snowman and James, filled with the spirit of the holiday season.

In addition to the main feature, the Orchestra will be joined by BSO Voices to deliver a selection of Christmas classics and Disney songs, including "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer," "The 12 Days of Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "Let It Go from Frozen," and "Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast." This special concert is not just a performance but a celebration of the festive season, guaranteed to create lasting memories for children and adults alike.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 14 December
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
- Ticket Prices: £5 - £38
- Running Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Conducted by Teresa Barlow, this performance is a unique opportunity to relive the enchantment of "The Snowman" with the added joy of live orchestral music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable start to your Christmas festivities.

The Snowman

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the "Celebration of Christmas Carols" at the Lighthouse in Poole. This festive concert invites you to immerse yourself in the warmth and joy of Christmas through a traditional sing-along featuring the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus. Revel in the performance of beloved carols such as "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Wenceslas," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "The First Nowell," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." The evening promises a selection of Christmas music that sets the perfect tone for the holiday season, allowing families and friends to come together for a memorable sing-along.

The concert will showcase works and composers including traditional carols and arrangements by Gruber arr. Carr for "Silent Night," Rutter's "Sans Day Carol," and Mendelssohn's "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," among others. Under the baton of conductor Gavin Carr, the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus will lead the audience in song, creating a heartwarming atmosphere that captures the essence of Christmas.

This special event is set to take place on Monday, 23rd December, at 7.00pm at the Lighthouse, located at 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG. Ticket prices range from £14 to £46, making it accessible for everyone to join in the celebration. The concert duration is approximately 2 hours, offering a perfect evening of music and joy.

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your Christmas holiday with a delightful evening of carols and community spirit. Book your tickets now and prepare to be part of a cherished tradition that brings the magic of Christmas to life through music.

Celebration of Christmas Carols

For 40 years Hugh Canning has written about classical music and interviewed the most prominent musicians of our time for publications such as Opera, The Guardian and The Sunday Times. Hugh now travels and writes for his own website operalogue.com. Today he joins us with tales from his long and illustrious career.

Bluffers' Lunch No.73 - Hugh Canning

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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Paddington in Peru brings Paddington’s story back to Peru, as he, and the Browns, visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.

Paddington in Peru – Cert PG

The story of photographer Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

Silver Screen: Lee – Cert 15

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Gladiator II – Cert 15

Catherine Hooper is a Kiwi-British soprano, known for her expressive musicality and wide-ranging repertoire. A graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, Catherine has appeared as a Young Artist with Opera Prelude and SongEasel, and as an Associate Artist with OperaUpClose. With OperaUpClose, she covered Senta in The Flying Dutchman and toured as Woman in We Two Were Lovers, a work for soprano and harp.

Lunchtime Recital: Catherine Hooper (soprano), Jack Campbell (piano)

Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto begins with a brief murmuring from the orchestra and the simplest of introductions of the main theme from the piano. A mood of dark, impassioned lyricism prevails throughout which builds with urgent expressiveness before reaching an almost delirious close. With its massive chords, cascading and leaping octaves, high-speed runs and wide-spaced, busily embellished textures, it demands a pianist with strength, dexterity, control, and stamina – and big hands! Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has charmed audiences over the years with its range of gorgeous music and romantic imagery. There is a wonderfully vivid, pictorial quality to his colourful music. From the elegant Waltz of the Flowers to the witty Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Dance of the Reed Flutes, the score is a feast of wonderful melodies. The music tinkles in the memory like a lost music box – enchanting for young and old alike.

BSO: Nutcracker Magic

He’ll be revisiting the repertoire written by his brother Paddy, that stretches back through the classic Prefab Sprout albums: Swoon, Steve McQueen, Protest Songs, Langley Park to Memphis, Jordan: The Comeback, Let’s Change the World With Music, Andromeda Heights, The Gunman and Other Stories, I Trawl The Megahertz and Crimson / Red.

Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout

Welcome to an all-singing, all-dancing, and storytelling cinema experience bound to delight people of all ages. It makes a perfect family outing and a great way to introduce the little ones to the panto.

Cbeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast – Cert U

Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Daytura are a 5 piece enigmatic Classic rock & Blues Band, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Neil Young’s golden era of rock. They have burst onto the scene over the past year releasing multiple singles, gaining national radio exposure (BBC and others), performing a festival tour with Main Stage and Headline appearances over the summer (Teddy Rocks, Ragcity, Purify, HomeFarm Fest, NFFF24, VDUB, The Anvil, Bear Cave, The Troubadour, The Railway, APP FEST), and they are now ramping up towards a forthcoming EP and tour for 2025!

Live and Unheard – December

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

Prima Facie – Cert 15

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

Wicked – Cert PG

This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love including – All I Want for Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay Another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know it’s Christmas, A Winter’s Tale and Merry Xmas Everybody.

Step Into Christmas

With a top team of actor musicians, songs, dancing, and inventive design, all thrown in with a bit of sparkle and magic for good measure!

The Glass Slippers

Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André’s winter wonderland! Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

Andre Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the BSO’s Last Night of the Christmas Proms concert! This year we are thrilled to welcome the talents of pianist and singer extraordinaire, Joe Stilgoe, who will be showcasing his musical talents with a hamper full of Christmas musical goodies alongside all your favourite orchestral treats.

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