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Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts
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Bermuda festival for performing arts is an annual event held between January and March every year.
During this time, the island becomes an international hub of cultural exchange.
Performing artists from all over the world come down and participate in this event and cater to a diverse range of audience.
So if you happen to be in Bermuda during this time, don't miss it. This event is now some three decades old and has become a part of Bermuda's cultural tradition.
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It first began when the great violinist late Menuhin worked with the Governor of Bermuda and launched the festival first time in 1976.
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts
Over the years, the festival has lived up to its original design and philosophy. Initially the focus was mainly on music, but with time, the event started covering a diversified and now an entire range of performing arts from world renowned artists.
The Festival’s 'Outreach' Program provides special performances and workshop opportunities for school students. These learning sessions are delivered by the festival performers while they are present in island.
2012 Schedule of Bermuda Festival of Performing Art
Blake (Quartet, Classical Vocal), Jan 17, 18. Hotel Fairmont Southampton, 8:30pm
Jon faddis jazz orchestra of New York (Jazz Trumpet), Jan 20. Hotel Fairmont Southampton, 8:30pm
Ailey II (Choreography), Jan 23, 24. Ruth Seaton James Center. 8:00pm
Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah singers (Gospel, Jazz, Blues, contemporary & sacred music). Jan 27, 28. City Hall Theatre. 8:00pm.
Gabriela Montero (in piano), Jan 29. City Hall Theatre. 4:30pm
Mother to Mother (play based on a book by Sindiwe Magone), Jan 31. City Hall Theatre. 8:00pm.
Schubert Ensemble of London (piano and string instruments), Feb 3. City Hall Theatre. 8:00pm.
Schubert Ensemble of London (Student Concert), Feb 4. City Hall Theatre. 2:30pm
Proof (Davis Auburn's acclaimed play performed by Walnut Street Theatre), Feb 11. City Hall Theatre. 8:00pm.
Carole Farley (one act opera), Feb 16. City Hall Theatre. 8:00pm.
Toulouse Chamber Orchestra (by José Serebrier), Feb 18. City Hall Theatre. 8:00pm.
Zoo Zoo (family entertainment by Imago Theater), Feb 24-26. City Hall Theatre, 2:30pm/6:30pm.
How to get Tickets (2012)
Online at www.bdatix.bm. You can also print your own ticket or alternatively collect it at a BermudaTix Ticket Center, or at the venue. Help Desk: 232-8499; 1-888-860-0996. Email: sales@bdatix.bm
By phone (8am to 7pm local time, 7 days a week). Bermuda: 232-2255. USA/Canada: 1-800-309-8497. Other Countries: 1-441-232-2255.
At one of the following BermudaTix Ticket Centers
- Hamilton-All Wrapped Up, Washington Mall, Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
- West- Fabulous Fashions, Heron Bay Plaza
History of Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts
Contacts for further information
Email: adminoffice@bermudafestival.org
Telephone: 441/295 1291
Fax: 441 295 7403
Address: PO Box HM 297, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda
Website: bermudafestival.org
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