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SUMMARY:BSO: A November Night's Tale
DESCRIPTION:Lose yourself in a world of music\, fantastical tales and vivid imagination. This captivating concert invites you on a journey through sound and storytelling — beginning with the playful chaos of Strauss’ Overture to Die Fledermaus\, where mistaken identities and a man disguised as a bat set the stage for laughter and intrigue. Lose yourself in the haunting beauty of Barber’s Adagio for Strings\, a moment of profound stillness and reflection. From there\, we plunge into the whimsical and dramatic life of an imaginary soldier in Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite\, before being swept away to the enchanted world of Scheherazade\, where Rimsky-Korsakov brings to life the exotic romance and mystery of the Arabian Nights. This is not just a concert — it’s an odyssey of the imagination.
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/bso-a-november-nights-tale/
LOCATION:The Anvil\, Churchill Way\, Basingstoke\, Basingstoke\, RG21 7QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Orchestra
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ORGANIZER;CN="Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:contact@bso.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
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SUMMARY:BATS: Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:Amidst the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001\, 38 planes carrying nearly 7\,000 passengers were diverted to land in the town of Gander\, Canada. During one of humanity’s darkest times\, this true story captures the spirit of kindness\, resilience\, and human connection between the locals and the ‘come from aways’ in the days that followed.
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/bats-come-from-away/
LOCATION:The Haymarket\, Basingstoke\, Wote Street\, Basingstoke\, RG21 7NW
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:BCS: An evening with Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Brahms Requiem and Song of Destiny\nOrchestra: Docklands Sinfonia\nSoloists:  Ross Cummings – Baritone\, Sofia Ticciati – Soprano\nConductor: Jordan Theis \nBrahms gained recognition as a composer\, pianist\, and conductor\, and wrote numerous works\, but his German Requiem is the only one for a large-scale choral work. It was met with immediate success\, establishing him as a major force in European music. The beautiful fourth movement\, How Lovely are Thy Dwellings\, will be particularly familiar\, as it is often performed as a single piece in its own right. \nTo this day\, the Requiem remains one of the most beloved works in the choral repertoire\, not only for its grace but for its comforting message of hope for the living – a reflection on life\, loss\, and consolation. \nAnd why not come along to our Free pre-concert talk at 6:30 about the works we are performing?
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/bcs-an-evening-with-brahms/
LOCATION:The Anvil\, Churchill Way\, Basingstoke\, Basingstoke\, RG21 7QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T182453
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SUMMARY:BCS: Carols for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with Basingstoke Choral Society\nJoin us for our First Annual Carol Concert in support of Key Changes\, a charity bringing music to those facing mental health challenges. Enjoy an evening of beautiful carols\, festive spirit\, and the chance to lift your voice and sing along with us.\nAdmission is free\, and there will be a retiring collection to support Key Changes’ inspiring work. Come\, listen\, sing — and share the joy of Christmas music together!
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/bcs-carols-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Queen Mary’s College\, Cliddesden Road\, Basingstoke\, Hampshire\, RG21 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T103000
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SUMMARY:BCS: Carols in the Malls with Tadley Silver Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some traditional carol singing in Basingstoke Malls to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice. We will be joined by Tadley Silver Band \, so you won’t have trouble finding us!
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/carols-in-the-malls-with-tadley-silver-band/
CATEGORIES:Choral,Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T213000
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SUMMARY:BSO: Favourite Classics for February
DESCRIPTION:Come and See Thomas Luke\, BBC Young Musician 2020 keyboard category winner who is set to mesmorise you with his performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4.  The concert features: \nRossini’s Overture to The Thieving Magpie is a sparkling showcase of the composer’s trademark theatricality\, opening with a dramatic drum roll and surging through vibrant crescendos to a triumphant finale – a thrilling curtain-raiser for any concert. \nBeethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 stands apart from his other concertos\, trading stormy brilliance for subtlety and introspection. It demands refinement\, delicacy\, and lyrical grace over sheer force. Rising star Thomas Luke brings just the right combination of finesse and poise to this masterpiece\, balancing technical precision with poetic sensitivity to reveal the concerto’s deeper emotional layers. Hailed as a “trailblazer” by Steinway & Sons\, Thomas Luke is a pianist of exceptional talent and versatility. He gained national recognition by winning the keyboard category of BBC Young Musician 2020. He is currently a Margaret Mount Scholar at the Royal College of Music. \nThe evening concludes with Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony\, inspired by the composer’s travels through Scotland in 1829.…
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/favourite-classics-for-february/
LOCATION:The Anvil\, Churchill Way\, Basingstoke\, Basingstoke\, RG21 7QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T150000
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SUMMARY:BSO: Childrens Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra for a fun-filled musical journey designed especially for young audiences! This year’s Children’s Concert bursts to life with a selection of bold\, colourful\, and cinematic music sure to thrill the whole family. \nFrom the dazzling Die Fledermaus Overture to the sky-soaring themes of 633 Squadron and Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines\, the programme celebrates heroes\, daring escapades\, and classic film favourites. Expect lively storytelling through music with beloved tunes like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang\, The Dambusters March\, and the stirring Spitfire Prelude and Fugue. \nThis exciting afternoon of orchestral magic is perfect for introducing children to the thrill of live classical music – all in the vibrant setting of Petersfield Festival Hall.
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/childrens-concert/
LOCATION:Petersfield Festival Hall\, The Festival Hall Heath Road\,\, Petersfield\, GU31 4EA
CATEGORIES:Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:BAOS: Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:A Musical Fable of Broadway \nBased on a Story and Characters of DAMON RUNYON
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/baos-guys-and-dolls/
LOCATION:The Haymarket\, Basingstoke\, Wote Street\, Basingstoke\, RG21 7NW
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T213000
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SUMMARY:BCS: Armed Man Choral Suite/Symphonic adiemus
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URL:https://b-cat.org/event/armed-man-choral-suite-symphonic-adiemus/
LOCATION:Fairfields hall croydon\, Park Lane\, Croydon\, CR9 1DG
CATEGORIES:Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T182453
CREATED:20251204T154937Z
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SUMMARY:BATS: We Will Rock You
DESCRIPTION:Dont miss this amazing show. We Will Rock you at The Haymarket will be eaturing many of Queens Classic songs!
URL:https://b-cat.org/event/we-will-rock-you/
LOCATION:The Haymarket\, Basingstoke\, Wote Street\, Basingstoke\, RG21 7NW
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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