WHATCOM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Introducing our new Music Director, Dr. Yaniv Attar

Coming this fall: Maestro Attar will assume the podium for the 2013-2014 season,
presenting exciting new stars for your enjoyment!
 
2013-2014 Concert Preview:
 

 
(programs subject to change.)

Debut

CELEBRATE! DEBUT:
YANIV ATTAR
 
October 6, 2013
3:00pm

This is the celebration debut concert of the WSO’s new Music Director, Yaniv Attar! The musicians of the orchestra take center stage with a dazzling program of showpieces and show-stoppers!

Shaham

VIOLIN VIRTUOSO:
GIL SHAHAM
 
November 3, 2013
3:00pm

Grammy and Avery Fisher award-winner, Gil Shaham, plays a fresh interpretation of Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D. Shaham began his solo career at the age of 9, and has since performed and recorded with the world’s leading orchestras.
Holiday

CELEBRATE THE SEASON!
 
December 8, 2013
3:00pm

The WSOs special seasonal celebration warms up the season with orchestral and choral favorites. Our guests include the Bellingham Chamber Chorale, conducted by Ryan Smit, and the Bellingham Children’s Choir, led by David Post.

Helseth

NORDIC TRUMPET SENSATION: TINE THING HELSETH
 
February 9, 2014
3:00pm

Tine Thing Helseth is one of the leading trumpet soloists of her generation. Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Helseth has performed around the world, garnering awards, including the first classical nomination for a Norwegian Grammy.
Sabo

DUO EXTRAVAGANZA:
DAN & VICTORIA SABO
PLUS RYAN STILES
 
March 30, 2014
3:00pm

Stiles Two grand pianos, and two great pianists! Local treasures Dan and Victoria Sabo present an all French program including Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, and the witty Carnival of the Animals with special guest Ryan Stiles.
Ludwig

CELEBRATION FINALE:
BEETHOVEN's NINTH
 
May 4, 2013
3:00pm

From its tremulous opening to its triumphant finale, the choral “Ode to Joy,” Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 may be one of the world’s most beloved works. The Whatcom Chorale, conducted by Deborah Brown, will help bring this season to a resounding close.

Tickets for the 2013-2014 Season

Watch for season tickets to go on sale in late July and August, 2013. Call the Mount Baker Theatre Box Office: (360) 734-6080. Our Season Brochure contains additional ticketing information. To receive a copy of the 2013/2014 brochure when it is available, Click Here and enter your mailing address.