Bath Philharmonia

28/04/2026

Secure your seats for Edward Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius and explore our latest choral collab highlights in our new newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/bathphil/mar2026-17994388

08/04/2026

School holidays always mean a new Young Carers project at Bath Phil. This time broadening our reach to Young Carers in Central Bedfordshire. We can’t wait to share their music with you 🎶🎸🎻🎺

01/04/2026

🎹 Discover a Piano Legend with Bath Philharmonia – For Free!

Prepare for an evening of virtuoso brilliance as Bath Philharmonia is joined by the incomparable Sir Stephen Hough. Together, they take on the "Everest" of piano concertos: Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

Led by guest conductor George Jackson, the evening journeys from the exhilarating rush of Mikhail Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmila Overture to the profound emotional power of the second movement of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.

Following our November concert, one attendee noted the experience left them on a "‘musical high’ that stayed with us for days!" — now it’s your turn.

🏠 Residents of Bath & North East Somerset: You can use the "Bath Phil for Free" offer to secure seats at no cost and discover for yourselves the exhilarating atmosphere of a Bath Philharmonia performance.

🎟️ Claim your free tickets here: https://bit.ly/47HoTK8
💺 Note: Offer valid for Band B and C tickets only

🗓️ Tuesday 14 April 2026
🕢 7:30pm
📍 The Forum, Bath

27/03/2026

🎹 A Piano Legend is coming to Bath! ✨

Our March newsletter is out! We’re counting down to Tuesday 14 April, when the incomparable Sir Stephen Hough joins us at The Forum for Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3. 🎹

Inside:
✨ Spotlight: The career of a world-class soloist.
💙 Impact: Celebrating .
🗓️ Summer: A first look at our May & June dates.

📩 Read & subscribe here - https://mailchi.mp/bathphil/mar2026

11/03/2026

"Made new friends and feel less alone now." 🤝✨

For Young Carers’ Action Day, we’re sharing what our co-creation projects mean to the young people we work with across the South West.

Being a Young Carer can often feel isolating, but through music, these incredible individuals find a community where they can express themselves, build lasting friendships, and celebrate their own creative achievements. 🎻🎨

From Wiltshire to Bristol to Plymouth, our year-round residencies provide a platform for Young Carers to step into the spotlight and share their voices with the world.

Swipe through to read the experiences of some of the Young Carers we’ve had the privilege of working with this year. ➡️

Plus, join us on 14 April at The Forum to see that creative spark in action as Wiltshire Young Carers perform live with the orchestra.

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/4snX1md

11/03/2026

"Your Future, My Future, Our Future." 🎶✨

Today is Young Carers’ Action Day, and we’re working towards a fairer future for the incredible young people who provide care for their loved ones every single day.

Bath Philharmonia is proud to be the only orchestra in the UK that runs year-round music-making residencies with Young Carers. We believe that every young person deserves the space to be creative.

Watch a sneak peek of our recent workshop with Wiltshire Young Carers as they co-create their original song, "Your Future, My Future, Our Future." 🌍💪

Want to hear more? Wiltshire Young Carers will be performing the full song, backed by the full might of Bath Philharmonia live on stage at The Forum on 14 April 2026.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4snX1md

Youth Action Wiltshire

07/03/2026

Just one week to go until we fill Bath Abbey with sonic splendour! ✨🏛️

On Saturday 14 March, we join Bath Minerva Choir for an evening of inspiring music to nourish the soul. From the expressive symphonic movements and grand choruses of Felix Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise to the deeply soulful Song of Destiny by Johannes Brahms, this is a performance designed to stay with you long after the final note.

Make sure to book your tickets for this incredible collaboration and don’t miss your chance to hear celebrated tenor James Gilchrist alongside Caroline Taylor and Harriet Cameron live in the heart of the city.

🗓️ Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Venue: Bath Abbey
🎟️ Tickets: https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/romantic-glories-5qy5

27/02/2026

A piano legend is coming to Bath! 🎹

Our February newsletter has just landed and it’s packed with exciting updates, including details of The Roper Legacy Concert on 14 April with the legendary Sir Stephen Hough.

Inside this month's edition:

🎹 Sir Stephen Hough performs Sergei Rachmaninov’s iconic 3rd Piano Concerto
💬 Read the latest heart-warming feedback from our audience
🎻 Details of our upcoming concerts with Bath Minerva Choir and King Edward's School

📩 Read & Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/bathphil/jan2026-17993224

24/02/2026

"Absolutely everything—we thought it was all wonderful!" 💬

We were so moved at Bath Philharmonia by the feedback from our February concert. There is nothing we love more than seeing the "energy and enthusiasm" of our orchestra connect with you, our audience.

As we look ahead to 14 April, we’re bringing that same passion back to The Forum for a landmark event: The Roper Legacy Concert featuring the legendary Sir Stephen Hough.

Swipe through to see what your fellow concert-goers had to say about the Bath Phil experience:

💬 "I applaud the relaxed welcoming feel, and think the conductor’s talks with information on the pieces is a good idea."
💬 "I loved the energy and enthusiasm of the performers and the communication with the audience."
💬 "I enjoyed the variety of the music, the chance to hear a modern composition for solo trombone and the general standard of musicianship."
💬 "The professional musicians' energy and talent; the conductor’s energy and flair; and the youth performance was very impressive."
💬 "I loved the values expressed. The conductor was fabulous and inspirational."

Join us for an evening of energy and enthusiasm as we take on Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Sir Stephen Hough.

🎟️ Book your seats for 14 April: https://bit.ly/3KlHpye

19/02/2026

Witness a Piano Legend Live at The Forum 🎹✨

Prepare for an evening of virtuoso brilliance as Bath Philharmonia is joined by the incomparable Sir Stephen Hough. Together, they take on the "Everest" of piano concertos: Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

Sergei Rachmaninov himself famously named this his personal favourite among all his piano concertos. A towering masterpiece of passion, intensity, and technical brilliance, this performance is a landmark event in Bath’s musical calendar.

Experience the dazzling energy and full might of the orchestra in a programme that journeys from the exhilarating rush of Mikhail Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmila Overture and the radiant optimism of Brittany J. Green’s Testify! to the profound emotional power of the second movement of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

Led by guest conductor George Jackson, this concert promises a compelling night of world-class musicianship right on your doorstep.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Venue: The Forum, Bath
🎟️ Book your seats now: https://bit.ly/3KlHpye

The Forum, Bath (Official)
Bath Philharmonia
Sir Stephen Hough

18/02/2026

"We have moments where we all come together to show the unity created when all the elements combine." 🌍🌪️🔥💧✨

What happens when you bring together students from three different schools who have never met, and ask them to create a brand-new piece of music?

The result is "Quintessence."

We are so proud to share the live performance of this collaboration filmed at The Forum on 4 February 2026.

Working with pupils from Blundell's School, Uffculme School, and Tiverton High School, our Creative Learning Team explored the concept of "The Fifth Element." The students composed the original material using their own instruments, and the Bath Phil team then arranged these ideas for our 60-piece orchestra to perform alongside them. 🎻

The resulting music embodies the balance of nature and the powerful dissonance that occurs when that balance is disrupted.

Watch the full live performance of collaboration and ultimate unity here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/QVUdCSXgqfA

A huge thank you to Dr Oliver Leadon (Blundell's School), Ms Lihou (Uffculme School), and Mr Cordon (Tiverton High School) for helping us spark this opportunity for collective music-making across Tiverton.

"We came up with the theme of embodying the balance of the four elements and then showing the disruption that is created when you add a fifth."🌍🌪️🔥💧✨Witn...