Originally founded in 1959 by Yehudi Menuhin, Bath Festival Orchestra re-formed in 2020 as an ensemble of young and ambitious musicians under the baton of Peter Manning.

As well creating the finest performances on stage in Bath, Bristol and London, the BFO is equally as dedicated to inspiring the next generation of classical music listeners and performers through its Orchestrate Creative Learning programme.

Experience the orchestra

2022-23 Season Now on Sale

We are thrilled to announce our 2022-23 season is now on sale. Come and hear us in four gorgeous programmes at Cadogan Hall, London and St George's Bristol.

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Behind the Notes podcast

Saxophonist and radio presenter Jess Gillam interviews Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas about our A South American Journey concert at Kings Place.

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Introductory film about the orchestra

Watch our launch film about the Bath Festival Orchestra

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Maren Bosma

Artist Spotlight

Maren Bosma

Leader and Associate Artistic Director

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Nina Kiva

Artist Spotlight

Nina Kiva

Cello

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Evangeline Tang

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Evangeline Tang

Double Bass

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Matt Glendening

Artist Spotlight

Matt Glendening

Clarinet

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Kristina Yumerska

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Kristina Yumerska

French horn

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Joanna Patrick

Artist Spotlight

Joanna Patrick

Viola

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Petr Sedlák

Artist Spotlight

Petr Sedlák

Bassoon

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'The ensemble was tight, sympathetic, dynamic, supportive and precise.'
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