Bath Philharmonia - Michael Collins

Bath Philharmonia has established itself as one of the leading professional ensembles in the South West of England, boasting some of the finest and most experienced orchestral players in Britain. The orchestra is involved in 25-30 performances annually throughout the region.

Bath Philharmonia actively promotes major orchestral performance with major international soloists in important venues in the area. Bath Philharmonia’s artistic team is headed by one of Britain’s leading young conductors Jason Thornton, alongside the distinguished musician Peter Donohoe as Principal Guest Conductor.

After Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Bath Philharmonia is the largest professional organisation of its type in the cultural sector in the South West of England.

2008 Summer Concert Diary - 24th July 7.30pm

Finzi - Clarinet Concerto
Britten - Simple Symphony
Elgar - Miniatures
Soloist Michael Collins - Clarinet
Location Assembly Rooms

An evening of English classics. Elgar’s miniatures represent both a lost age of Edwardian innocence and the impending darkness of the Great War. We welcome back Michael Collins for Gerald Finzi’s evocative and intensely moving Clarinet Concerto, coupled with Britten’s witty early symphony for strings.

Jason Thornton will give a pre-concert talk at 6:30pm at the Assembly Rooms.

Venue

Assembly Rooms, Central Bath

Dates

24 Jul 2008