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Saturday 6th February 2027, 7.30 pm
Christchurch Priory, Christchurch
Sibelius | Finlandia
Khachaturian | Spartacus Suite no. 2
Holst | Egdon Heath
Respighi | Pines of Rome
Conductor | Peter Stark
If you love rich storytelling and big orchestral sound, this concert is for you! Magna Sinfonia brings together four massive orchestral works that tell unforgettable stories: Sibelius’s rousing Finlandia, Khachaturian’s fiery Spartacus (famous as the theme to The Onedin Line), Holst’s portrait of the Dorset countryside in Egdon Heath, and Respighi’s breathtaking Pines of Rome. Led by legendary conductor Peter Stark, join us for a blockbuster showcase of orchestral masterpieces in the stunning setting of Christchurch Priory.
