Bath Philharmonia - Peter Donohoe

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 - 31st July 7.30pm

Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 2
Schumann - Piano Concerto
Soloist Peter Donohoe - Piano
Location Bath Abbey

Robert Schumann’s wife Clara, a formidable woman, was desired by many, none more so than fellow composer Johannes Brahms. To what extent did the love for this great woman inspire these two towering geniuses to write these masterpieces of the piano repertoire? Peter Donohoe will play this extra-ordinary combination of piano concertos, the centrepiece of this year’s Summer Classics.

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

Venue

Bath Abbey, Central Bath

Dates

31 Jul 2008