Bath Philharmonia - Sarah Connolly

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 - 3rd July 7.30pm

Pergolesi - Stabat Mater
Gluck - Dance of the Furies
Mozart - Flute & Harp Concerto
Soloists Sarah Connolly - Mezzo Soprano, Rebecca Ryan - Soprano
Location Bath Abbey

Gluck’s tempestuous Dance of the Furies contrasts with sublime Mozart and Pergolesi. Sarah Connolly, acclaimed for her interpretations of Baroque repertoire, is joined by rising star Rebecca Ryan. Ian Mullin, principal flautist with Bath Philharmonia, plays one of Mozart’s most profoundly beautiful concertos with outstanding young Harpist Suzanne Willison.

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