Aaron Azunda Akugbo & Bath Philharmonia

Join 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.

From the effervescence of Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto to the quirky and beautiful orchestral writing of the young and brilliant composer Florence Anna Maunders, this concert fizzes with musical fireworks. Bath Philharmonia, as a full symphony orchestra performs Jean Sibelius’ fifth symphony; a towering orchestral work that takes you on a journey across stunning vast landscapes, forests and lakes, details the magnificence of the natural world and includes an overwhelming finale inspired by a flock of swans in full flight.

Soloist: Aaron Azunda Akugbo (trumpet)

‘A refined soloist… His sound was sweet, often lyrical… with perfect clarity and intonation.’ The Arts Desk

Programme

George Fredrick Handel (arr. Hamilton Harty) Music for the Royal Fireworks (Overture)

Florence Anna Maunders Badder Gyrations

Joseph Haydn Trumpet Concerto

Eric Ewazen Concerto for Trumpet (Movt. III Elegia)

Jean Sibelius Symphony No.5

For the benefit of Bath Phil Charity No. 1073393

Ticket Price includes a £1.00 Bath Forum venue restoration & improvement levy