The Bar Harbor Music Festival, founded in 1967 by violinist Francis Fortier, is an acclaimed series of classical and popular concerts that has gained national recognition for its unique and pioneering work in advancing the careers of over 2,300 aspiring instrumentalists, singers, and composers.
With its outreach programs, admission-free outdoor concerts in Acadia National Park, artist-in-residence programs, and Young Audience Concerts, the festival has not only won new audiences for classical music but also fostered music education, making it a vital cultural and economic service for the community and visitors from around the world.
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