Conductor: George Jackson
Soloist: Sophie Bevan MBE

Grace Evangeline Mason, Ablaze the Moon
Gustav Holst, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter (from The Planets)
Bath Phil Co-Creates*
INTERVAL
Richard Strauss, Four Last Songs

One of Britain's most admired lyric sopranos, Sophie Bevan joins Bath Philharmonic Orchestra for Richard Strauss's sublime Four Last Songs. Renowned for the warmth, purity and expressive beauty of her voice, Sophie brings exceptional insight to this deeply moving transcendental reflection, where soaring melodies and glowing orchestral colours create one of classical music's most unforgettable experiences.

Grace-Evangeline Mason's luminous Ablaze the Moon ignites the imagination with its energy and brilliance, followed by four of the best-loved movements from Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets. From the relentless power of Mars to the expansive optimism of Jupiter, Holst's extraordinary orchestral writing continues to thrill audiences more than a century after it was composed.

Epic in scale yet deeply personal in its emotional impact, this concert brings together some of the most breathtaking orchestral music ever written. 

*This concert premieres a new work co-created with Young Carers.