The Bellingham Festival of Music is one of America's premier virtuoso orchestra festivals. Each summer the Festival returns to Bellingham, Washington to perform a repertoire of the finest symphonic music. Members  of the orchestra all hold artistically prestigious positions elsewhere, and many of them are principal players in major North American symphony orchestras. The Festival also features world famous guest artists and young rising stars.

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2012 Festival Season

July 6 - July 21, 2012

Acclaimed Violinist Joshua Bell Highlights
2012 Program

 

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Festival Orchestra

Maestro Palmer and the Festival Orchestra return next July for the 19th season. Mozart will be the featured composer. In addition, world famous guest artists will be on the program. Check back often for updated information.

 

Bellingham Festival of Music and Whatcom Symphony Announce Collaboration to Promote Music Education in County Schools

 

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, 4th movement (Allegro con brio) performed by the Bellingham Festival Orchestra under the direction of Michael Palmer.

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