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Raspberries and rodeos, carnival rides, parades and classical music – Whatcom County draws hundreds of local folks and tourists from near and far to enjoy summer festivals in the Fourth Corner.

Here are some of the special events that are unique to our part of the world, but since there’s…

A performance of the Mozart Requiem, the Mahler Fourth Symphony, and appearances by guest soloists Lynn Harrell, Cho-Liang Lin, Kuok-Wai Lio, Peter Serkin and the resident Calidore String Quartet will highlight the Bellingham Festival of Music’s 23rd season, July 1-17.
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A performance of Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, is the final concert in the 2015 Bellingham Festival of Music. The work will be performed by the Festival Orchestra, Festival Chorus, and guest soloists Morris…

Brazilian-born pianist Arnaldo Cohen performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center for the Bellingham Festival of Music. He will perform the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor.

Also on the program: J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto…

Dr. Mitchell Kahn is in his fifth year as general director of Skagit Opera and is on the board of directors of Bellingham Festival of Music. He’s the kind of person who fits the adage: “Ask a busy person” to do something.

When asked how he balances everything in his life, he answer, “How…

Bellingham Festival of Music has garnered some of the best classical instrumentalists and vocalists since its founding in 1993 under artistic director Michael Palmer. This year’s season runs July 3-19, with five orchestral concerts, four chamber music concerts, and two master classes open to the…

Cellist Joshua Roman performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, hosted by the Bellingham Festival of Music.

Whatcom Symphony and the Bellingham Festival of Music host The Oliver Reed Trio from Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles in two “Play It Forward” concerts: at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center; and at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at Bellingham High…