With the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.Enjoy an evening featuring six of the greatest works in classical music!Rossini’s bright and sunny overture preludes one of the most famous and popular of all concertos, suffused with the sun-drenched melodies and balmy atmosphere of southern Spain; its achingly beautiful slow movement is perhaps the most sublime pieces of music ... Read more

With the Solent Symphony Orchestra.Part of the Festival of Early Music at Portsmouth Cathedral.Early music with a modern twist, this programme includes music by JS Bach, known as the "Father of the Baroque era" re-arranged by Gustav Holst and Purcell's stirring rondeau from Adbelazar, reworked into the magnificent 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' by ... Read more

Platinum award-winning wind bandAdam Broughton, musical director Johan de Meij: Symphony No. 1, Lord of the RingsGeorge Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Directed by Adam Broughton, St Cat’s Ensemble, an award-winning wind band based near Winchester will be making their debut at the Festival with a programme of music crossing genres from jazz to film, including ... Read more

Music from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Dambusters and much moreBasingstoke Symphony OrchestraStephen Scotchmer, conductor This year’s family offering is called ‘Sky High!’. The Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra will explore ways of flying with music to include film scores from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Dam Busters.Die Fledermaus - Johann StraussThose Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines - ... Read more

Extracts from local composer George Venner’s World Postcards and music by Poulenc, Finzi and Gregson played by Karen Kingsley and Angela Zanders (piano); Rob Blanken and Jen Flatman (clarinet). Free entry, retiring collection in aid of Michael Hurd Fund for Young Musicians.Poulenc - Sonata for piano, four handsFinzi - movements from Five Bagatelles for clarinet and pianoVenner - ... Read more

With the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.Haydn composed his second Cello Concerto in 1783 for Antonín Kraft, a cellist in the Esterházy court orchestra. It was for many years thought to be the work of Kraft (who presumably offered help in the writing of the solo part) before the rediscovery in 1954 of the autograph manuscript, which ... Read more

Bernstein: Candide OvertureGershwin: Piano Concerto in FRachmaninov: Symphonic Dances Karen Kingsley, piano soloistRobin Browning, conductor (pictured) This programme traces a vibrant arc through 20th-century orchestral music, where classical tradition meets the rhythms and spirit of the modern world. Bernstein’s lively satire, Gershwin’s jazzy energy and Rachmaninov’s sweeping drama. Free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.Visit the PMF ... Read more

Read preview notes - the life of Barry Goodchild.Programme: Verdi’s Nabucco overture; Max Bruch’s Kol Nidrei with soloist Simon Wilkins; Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 5 in E Minor; and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade opus 33. Tickets are available on the door, or from TicketSource. Chichester Symphony Orchestra (CSO).

The Portsmouth Philharmonic Orchestra presents a charity concert in aid of Spark Community Space. Featuring works by Brahms, Bruch, Smyth and Haydn. Come along and enjoy a feast of classical music. Adults £10 (includes complimentary programme). Accompanied Children Free (booking fees apply).  

Southern Pro MusicaFraser Tannock - trumpetJonathan Willcocks - conductorMozart – Symphony no. 40 in G minorHummel – Trumpet ConcertoWarlock – Capriol SuiteSchubert – Symphony no. 5 Tickets will be available from March 1st 2026.  

By Portsmouth Light Orchestra. Tickets £7, Accompanied Under-16’s free. Contact Val Loft on 023 9237 1135 to book tickets. Further details.

By Havant Symphony Orchestra.Conductor: Ben QureshiStep into a world of bold imagination and defiant creativity with The Art of Rebellion, a programme that celebrates composers who reshaped the musical landscape. Debussy’s dreamlike Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune broke with tradition to usher in a new era of colour and atmosphere, while Stravinsky’s dazzling ballet score ... Read more