WELCOME TO BATH PHIL
As one of the leading professional orchestras in the South West, Bath Philharmonia performs concerts of outstanding artistic quality with soloists from a national and international platform. Led by Music Director, Jason Thornton, we programme a rich and diverse repertoire, broadening audiences and promoting the live orchestral experience to all members of our community.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 11 JunSalisbury Cathedral11 Jun, 19:30Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury SP1 2EJ, UKJoin Bath Philharmonia for a unique orchestral concert full of perilous exploration, blissful escapism and positive energy, featuring superstar Jess Gillam. Plus, Wiltshire Young Carers and community participants join the stage in a celebration of connectivity and discovery through music.
Tue, 05 JulThe Forum05 Jul, 19:30The Forum, Avon, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UKA musical celebration that basks in the warmth of the summer sun; featuring Chloë Hanslip, one of Britain’s finest violinist performing Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, the most perfect musical description of the English countryside.
NEWS & UPDATES
May 2022
SCHOOLS VOICES
110 young people from 11 local schools have been creating and rehearsing with Bath Philharmonia’s Creative Learning team of musicians and singers to put on two live performances as part of the Schools Voices project. The first performance will be at St Swithin’s Church, on Friday 13th May as part of Party in the City, and the second will be on Thursday 19th May at The Forum as part of the Concert for the People of Bath.
May 2022
BATH PHIL AT PARTY IN THE CITY
In the latest edition of our newsletter we talk about the music we've been creating with local young people and will be showcasing on Friday 13 May, 6pm at St Swithin's Church as part of Party in the City. Plus, there are details about our performance at Salisbury International Arts Festival on 11 June at Salisbury Cathedral.
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November 2021
BATH PHIL FOR FREE
Bath Philharmonia is gifting local people one thousand tickets for each of its own concerts at The Bath Forum for the duration of its 2021/22 season. It’s opening-up the concert hall to those who may have never heard the magic of a live orchestra before or want to try something new. The gift of a free ticket is offered as a much-needed tonic to over 18 months of restrictions and difficulties and Bath Philharmonia will be extending this invitation to every household in Bath and the surrounding area.
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"We passionately believe in the power of orchestral music to move, entertain and most importantly bring people together. We want as many people as possible, from every part of our community, to experience live orchestral music and to take part in music-making. Its a commonly used cliche to say music enhances and even changes peoples lives, but we see it happen. Every penny raised is directed towards this goal." Jason Thornton, Music Director, Bath Philharmonia
THE ORCHESTRA
Bath Philharmonia is a family of musicians dedicated to making orchestral music part of lifefor many people. Our home is the World Heritage City of Bath and we tour to manydifferent venues across the South West of England. Established at the turn of themillennium, we have over 20 years’ experience of bringing people together musically toshare our core values of excellence, togetherness, inclusivity, sustainability and enjoyment.