From the irresistible energy of Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to the heartfelt emotion of The Winner Takes It All, the unforgettable music of ABBA comes to life in a vibrant new concert programme performed by Mystery Quartet.
Presented at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth, a contemporary venue renowned for its excellent acoustics and intimate atmosphere, the concert invites audiences to rediscover some of the most celebrated songs in pop history through original instrumental arrangements.
ABBA’s music is instantly recognisable: radiant melodies, sophisticated harmonies and infectious rhythms, often accompanied by an unexpected undercurrent of tenderness and melancholy. These contrasting qualities are explored through fresh arrangements, revealing new colours and nuances within songs that have united generations of listeners.
The programme brings together exhilarating dance-floor anthems, lyrical ballads and enduring favourites, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Money, Money, Money and more.
More than half a century after ABBA’s international breakthrough with Waterloo, their songs remain as immediate, joyful and emotionally resonant as ever. This concert celebrates that extraordinary musical legacy in an intimate live setting, inviting audiences to experience familiar melodies from a fresh perspective.
Programme
Here’s the live musical journey you’ll experience — performed by the ensemble in their own arrangements:
A selection of ABBA’s greatest hits, including:
Dancing Queen
Mamma Mia
Waterloo
The Winner Takes It All
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
Money, Money, Money
Take a Chance on Me
Chiquitita
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Voulez-Vous
…and more
Doors & Bar: 5.30pm
Concert: 6.30pm
All works are presented in original arrangements created exclusively for Red Events productions. The programme is subject to change.