Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Scottish Symphony & Sibelius
$15-$54 (Take-a-Teen for free – call for details)
Jean Sibelius — Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Felix Mendelssohn — Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"
Benjamin Beilman, violin
Yaniv Attar, music director
Pärt – Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"
Rising star Benjamin Beilman, violinist, kicks off the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra's 42rd season with Sibelius’ romantic and lush Violin Concerto. Known for his intense and simmering perfect sound, Beilman is a perfect match for the work. The repertoire also features Mendelssohn’s lively & spirited Scottish Symphony, (actually named Violin Concerto in D minor, but known as the Scottish Symphony). You won't want to miss this season opening as Music Director Yaniv Attar begins his 5th season with the WSO!
Tickets: $15-$54; Take-a-Teen for free – call for details