The French Connection: Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

Boulanger | D’un Matin de Printemps (Of a Spring Morning)
Piazzolla | ‘Aconcagua’ Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra
Mussorgsky | Pictures at an Exhibition

Ooh la la! The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 48th Season with a musical journey to France, highlighting the French connection between three composers.

The program begins with Lili Boulanger’s Of a Spring Morning. Next, Héctor del Curto joins the orchestra for ‘Aconcagua’ Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra by Astor Piazzolla, a student of Lili’s sister, Nadia.

Praised by the New York Times as a “splendid player,” Grammy-winning musician, composer, recording artist, and educator Héctor Del Curto is one of the world’s most sought–after bandoneonists. Finally, take a musical stroll with Modest Mussorgsky’s descriptive Pictures at an Exhibition, a Russian-composed piece orchestrated by French composer Maurice Ravel.

A Pre-Concert Lecture about the program will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly. These lectures are free for ticket-holders.

To learn more about the music, visit http://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/the-french-connection.

New to the Symphony scene? Check out our Visit Us page for a helpful FAQ, so you know what to expect: http://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visitus

Looking for a more affordable way to experience the symphony? This concert qualifies for Classical Kids, Take-A-Teen, and Student Rush ticket discounts. Visit https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/visit-us/ticket-discounts to learn more!