Friday Night is Music Night: Celebrating Leonard Bernstein
19:00 Fri 18 Sep 2026 Lighthouse, Poole
About This Event
The BBC Concert Orchestra brings Bernstein’s unmistakable energy to life in an evening bursting with his Broadway brilliance and orchestral favourites, including music from On the Town, Wonderful Town, Candide and of course, West Side Story.
This sparkling celebration is led by conductor Martin Yates and star singers Sophie Evans, Caroline Sheen, Rob Houchen and Damian Humbley.
Join us for this live recording of the BBC’s popular, long-running radio show – it’s sure to be a night to remember!
Programme
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
From On the Town - Times Square; New York, New York; Lucky to Be Me; I Can Cook Too
From Fancy Free – Big Stuff
From Peter Pan – Dream With Me; Captain Hook’s Soliloquy
From Wonderful Town – Overture; 100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man; A Little Bit in Love; the Wrong Note Rag
From Candide - The Best of All Possible Worlds; I Am Easily Assimilated
From 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – Take Care of This House
From The Madwoman of Central Park – My New Friends
From West Side Story – Mambo; I Feel Pretty; Jet Song; America; Tonight
