Bath Phil & Esther Yoo

Music of hope, beauty and humanity comes together in an unforgettable programme for strings and percussion, culminating in one of the twentieth century's most captivating violin concertos.

Acclaimed violinist Esther Yoo joins Bath Philharmonic Orchestra for Leonard Bernstein's radiant Serenade, a work inspired by Plato's Symposium. Playful, lyrical, passionate and exuberant, it is one of the twentieth century's most rewarding violin concertos. Esther's luminous tone, effortless virtuosity and deeply expressive musicianship have made her a favourite with audiences around the world.

The journey begins with Christopher Theofanidis's uplifting Vision & Miracles, before Jennifer Higdon's shimmering String Lake and Caroline Shaw's intimate And the swallow reveal the remarkable colours of the string orchestra. Samuel Barber's timeless Adagio offers profound beauty and reflection, while Aaron Copland's exuberant Hoe-Down brings irresistible energy.

From moments of quiet contemplation to exhilarating celebration, this is an evening that showcases the emotional depth and sheer beauty of orchestral strings in music that speaks directly to the heart.

American Dreams

Guest Conductor: George Jackson
Soloist: Esther Yoo (violin)
Bath Philharmonic Orchestra

Christopher Theofanidis: Vision & Miracles, Mvt 1
Jennifer Higdon, String Lake
Caroline Shaw (arr. Julian Azkoul), And the swallow
Samuel Barber, Adagio
Aaron Copland, Hoe-Down
Bath Phil Co-Creates*
INTERVAL
Leonard Bernstein, Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium)

*This concert premieres a new work co-created with Young Carers.