University Music is proud to present its spring programme of concerts and events for the 2025 season. As ever, there's a thrilling breadth and diversity in the musical offering, which brings together University Music scholars, students, staff and members of the wider community in a range of programmes and venues. Alongside performances from our own musicians and ensembles, it's our pleasure to host a professional chamber music series in association with the Bournemouth Chamber Music Society. We look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic events this spring.
– Ian Davis, Head of University Music
For more information about any of the events or to learn more about the ensembles and how to join, please contact University Music.
Email: musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
Telephone: 01202 965831
January
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
A programme of music for marimba and various other percussion instruments.
Percussion: Graeme Thew
February
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our music scholars.
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25. Free to those aged under 26.
Zoë Tweed (horn) and Mark Rogers (piano) take us on a tour of many styles and eras of the horn repertoire.
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Music by Chopin, Brahms, Gershwin and Bach.
Piano: Mila Pendaroska
Location: Salisbury Cathedral, SP1 2EJ
Admission: Free
Music by Ayleward, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, and Harris.
Featuring the University Music Chamber Choir
March
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our music scholars.
Location: Christchurch Priory, BH23 1BU
Admission: £20/£16 (students 50% concessions) – purchase on the door or via Christchurch Priory's website
- Mealor: Stabat Mater
- Barber: Adagio
- Todd: No more sorrow
- Fauré: Requiem
Featuring University Music Choirs and Orchestra
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An evening of music from concert hall, stage and screen.
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
- Vivaldi: Stabat mater
Countertenor and string ensemble: Archie Chesson
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25. Free to those aged under 26.
- Mozart: Andante in F, K. 616
- Barber: Summer Music, op. 31
- Mendelssohn: Songs without Words, op. 19
- Isabella Leonarda: Sonata Nona from op. 16
- Martin Butler: Down Hollow Winds
- Judith Weir: Mountain Airs
- Paul Taffanel: Wind Quintet in G Minor
April
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25. Free to those aged under 26.
- Liszt: Chapelle de Guillaume Tell
- Beethoven: Bagetelles op. 126
- Shostakovich: Prelude and Fugue in D Minor
- Satie: Gnossienne No. 1
- Fauré: Après un rêve
- Mompou: Angelico
- Debussy: Clair de Lune
- Franck: Prelude, Chorale and Fugue
Location: St Paul’s Cathedral, London, EC4M 8AD
Admission: Free
Music by Ayleward, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, and Howells.
Featuring the University Music Chamber Choir
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Music by Widor, Ibert and Martinu.
Flute: Nadia Divincenzo
Piano: Rob Taylor
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25. Free to those aged under 26.
- Mozart: Trio in E Major, K. 542
- Shostakovich: Trio No. 2 in E Minor, op. 67
- Ravel: Trio in A Minor
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our music scholars.
May
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Soprano: Verity Joy
Piano: Jonathan Prentice
Location: Romsey Abbey, SO51 8EN
Admission: £20/£16.50 (students and under-18s 50% concession) – purchase on the door or via TicketSource
- Vivaldi: Gloria
- Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D
- Bach: Magnificat
June
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
Tenor: Paul Heaslip
Piano: Ian Davis
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
Featuring the University Music Chamber Choir and Orchestra
