Bath Philharmonia is one of the leading professional orchestras in the South West. Its players are some of the finest and most experienced orchestral musicians in Britain and led by Music Director Jason Thornton. The orchestra is renowned for its musical virtuosity as well as an innovative approach to programming.
Performing 20-25 times per annum, Bath Philharmonia prides itself on its innovative programming working regularly with a roster of international soloists, including Nicola Benedetti, Peter Donohoe, Sumi Jo, Sarah Connolly, Natalie Clein, Sir Willard White, James Gilchrist, Benjamin Grosvenor, Tasmin Little, Jennifer Pike and Michael Collins.
Central to its focus is to serve the community in Bath & North East Somerset but in addition, the orchestra regularly tours throughout the south west region performing at Festivals and venues including the Colston Hall, Hall for Cornwall Truro, Octagon Yeovil, the Roseland, Fishguard & Beaminster and Frome Festivals as well as the Bath International Music Festival.
The orchestra made its recording debut with Paul Carr's Requiem for An Angel, receiving excellent reviews in both BBC Music Magazine and Gramophone as well as being named disc of the week on Classic FM in November 2010.
Bath Philharmonia has a vibrant education portfolio and has spent the previous two years working with Young Carers in Bath & North East Somerset and Wiltshire, resulting in performances at the Bath International Music Festival and Greenbelt Festival.
