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Bar Harbor Music Festival
Maine’s Bar Harbor Music Festival is all about variety. Music is not just limited to jazz or opera, but extends the full gamut of musical entertainment. Even the hosting venues offer a new twist to the musical extravaganza, ranging from churches to fine hotels. With forty years of musical entertainment under its belt, the festival continues to draw in thousands of visitors annually, entertaining young and old alike.
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Dates: July 01, 2010 - July 25, 2010 update info
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Cost: varies
Venue: various locations - Bar Harbor, ME
Contact: Bar Harbor Music Festival
Phone: (207) 288-5744
Email:
Website: barharbormusicfestival.org
Event Details:
An incredible series of classical and popular concerts in the beautiful setting of Bar Harbor, Maine Brought to you by Artistic Director Francis Fortier, this summer music series displays everything from string concerts and jazz nights to opera, brass an
Music, music everywhere and nowhere is silent as the food of the soul comes to life in Bar Harbor, Maine. The town’s music festival unlocks the doors of music of all genres. Young and old can dine on musical talents that rock, sway and inspire the imagination.
Concerts for the Bar Harbor Music Festival range from string type orchestras to new and out there compositions. Not only does the local Bar Harbor Congregational Church get in with a fine menu of choral wonders, but even Acadia National Park’s amphitheatre offers an amazing cornucopia of musical flavors. In fact, there is something for everyone and every musical taste.
The Bar Harbor Music Festival has been recognized across the United States as one that provides an outlet for new and up and coming talents – a broad range of composers, singers and instrumentalists. The festival runs from the first of July to July 26 each year.
Opening night starts at around 8pm at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church. Visitors can enjoy a brass ensemble and revel in the local architecture.
Each evening is followed with varied performances, starting at varied times and in varied locations. Tea concerts, classical jamming sessions, piano wonders and more are on hand.
Other musical events during the Bar Harbor Music Festival include the Bar Harbor’s Regency Holiday Inn and Stone House dinner, held on Eden Street. A forum for composers on Mount Desert Street allows new composers a free roundtable to discuss, empower and gain pleasure from their unique ideas. The Criterion Theatre on Cottage Street adds an emotional and warm injection of power with varied modern and new operas.
The events and programs are sponsored by the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine Humanities Council. Most outdoor concerts are completely free. However, tickets for the other events, the gala, operas and dinner are very reasonably priced. Special tickets are also on hand for students. Prices include gratuities and taxes.
The list of musical entertainment and musical styles at the Bar Harbor Music Festival is long. However, the festival has gained a reputation that is hard to beat. It is truly a must for any music lovers and most especially a fantastic stepping stone for musicians, composers and singers of all levels, including new comers with a taste for entertaining and talents that should not be ignored.
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