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
Wed, 09 OctThe Forum09 Oct 2024, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UK09 Oct 2024, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UKJoin Bath Philharmonia to celebrate the opening of their 25th season in a big and brassy concert featuring the brilliant and ultra-cool trumpeter Aaron Azunda Akgubo (named one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2024) performing Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto.
Tue, 19 NovThe Forum19 Nov 2024, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UK19 Nov 2024, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UKA symphonic concert of transcendental beauty that pulses with movement, dance and folk song featuring the trailblazing and superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam performing Alexander Glazunov’s Saxophone Concerto and Dave Heath’s The Celtic.
Sat, 14 DecThe Forum14 Dec 2024, 15:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UK
Fri, 14 FebThe Forum14 Feb 2025, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UK14 Feb 2025, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UKA Concert for Valentine’s Day full of brooding musical romanticism, fabled love, passion and heartbreak featuring internationally acclaimed Brazilian violinist Guido Sant’Anna (winner of the Fritz Kreisler International Competition) performing Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto.
Tue, 08 AprThe Forum08 Apr 2025, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UK08 Apr 2025, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UKBath Philharmonia presents two of the most loved pieces of classical music as visionary pianist Benjamin Grosvernor performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto and internationally renowned violinist Harriet Mackenzie performs Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending.
Thu, 26 JunThe Forum26 Jun 2025, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UK26 Jun 2025, 19:30The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath BA1 1UG, UKBath Philharmonia presents a musical journey across the natural world featuring award-winning British cellist Laura van der Heijden (winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year 2012) performing Dobrinka Tabakova’s hauntingly beautiful cello concerto and Rebecca Dale’s sumptuous There Will Come.
NEWS & UPDATES
Sept 2024
BATH PHIL CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY
Bath Philharmonia is thrilled to mark a spectacular 25 years of bringing orchestral magic to our community. To kick off this milestone anniversary, we're rolling out an extraordinary celebration and giving away free tickets to some of our sensational concerts!
April 2024
FSB SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNER
We're very grateful to have won the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards: Community Award for inspiring local communities and bringing joy to an important national community of Young Carers.
"Bath Philharmonia, a beacon of joy for Young Carers, wins the FSB ‘Community Business’ award, proving that they’re not just an orchestra, but a force for good in the community"
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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.