The first rule for a conductor, according to Richard Strauss, is that he must not sweat. Only the audience can do that.

Then again, Strauss never performed at a sweltering Poole Lighthouse on the hottest evening of the year.

If Maxime Tortelier, the charismatic young conductor in association with the BSO was feeling the heat on Saturday night, he didn't show it.

He bounced and danced his way  with verve, style and youthful enthusiasm through a superb two hour show that was sold out months ago - and no wonder.

It opened with a stunning version of the John Williams classic Superman and then went everywhere from Carmen to the rousing Radetsky March, Sleeping Beauty Waltz to Rossini's William Tell Overture.

The intricate Danse Macabre was as brilliant as Samuel Barber's Adagio was haunting, moving and sad.

The concert moved towards it conclusion on a hugely patriotic note with Elgar's Nimrod, Walton's Crown Imperial March and Parry's Jerusalem.

The ever popular 1812 provided the spectacular finale with Wagner's Valkyrie and Pirates of the Caribbean (the orchestra really enjoyed that one) as the encore.

The young conductor in association is ultimately voted for by the musicians themselves and it is not hard to see why Tortelier topped the poll. They clearly love being led by him.

This was another huge and much appreciated  triumph for the BSO in its 120th celebration year.