Join Magna Sinfonia as they open their 10th anniversary season with a concert of celebration: Shostakovich's Festive Overture, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Glazunov's Symphony No. 5. We are delighted to be joined by conductor Enyi Okpara, current Calleva Assistant Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and soloist Sam Hanson for this exuberant programme in the beautiful surroundings of St Peter's Church in Parkstone.

The UK’s most popular classical music station returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary musical extravaganza – Classic FM Live at 25!
 
The renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and 100-strong Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, conducted by Mark Wigglesworth, will perform anthems including Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’, Parry’s ‘Jerusalem’ and Puccini’s great aria – made famous by Luciano Pavarotti – ‘Nessun dorma’.
 
There will be performances from special guest artists: renowned bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel will make a special appearance in his 60th birthday year, and composer Sir John Rutter will conduct his own much-loved choral music as part of his 80th birthday celebrations. Plus, there will be performances from violinist Esther Abrami, tenor Pene Pati, Classic FM’s composer in residence Debbie Wiseman OBE, and Diana Newell, winner of Channel 4’s The Piano.
 
Classic FM presenters will be on stage to host this special concert with other musical highlights including the ‘Grand March’ from Verdi’s Aida, Khachaturian’s Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia, and Piazzolla’s ‘Libertango’.
 
With a breathtaking lights-and-fireworks finale, this is your chance to experience one of the year’s most unforgettable classical events. Secure your seat now!