August 6, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes cellist Julian Schwarz; and Siletz Bay Music Festival to the Irving Levin Performance Hall.
The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival presents acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz. Then, the Siletz Bay Music Festival shares an exclusive preview of their 2026 events.
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ABOUT
Julian Schwarz has been heralded from a young age as a cellist destined to rank among the greatest of the 21st century, Julian’s powerful tone, effortless virtuosity, and extraordinarily large color palette are hallmarks of his style. After making his concerto debut at the age of 11 with the Seattle Symphony, he made his US touring debut with the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2010. Since being awarded first prize at the inaugural Schoenfeld International String Competition in Hong Kong, he has led an active career as a soloist with many American orchestras. Internationally, he made his Australian debut with the Queensland Symphony, his Mexican debuts with the Boca del Rio Philharmonic in Veracruz and the Mexico City Philharmonic with frequent collaborator Jorge Mester.
Free and open to all ages, the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival features award winning musicians, visual artists from across the region, and talented local performers. Explore stages, pop-up galleries, art demonstrations, family activities and local food vendors in Esther Short Park and downtown Vancouver, Washington.
Explore the entire line up at vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com.
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The Siletz Bay Music Festival shares extraordinary musical experiences on the Central Oregon Coast, creating an epicenter of cultural enrichment through uplifting, world-class concert music.
Inextricably linked to the wild, magical beauty of Oregon’s rugged coastline, the festival welcomes and connects the community through thoughtfully designed programs that showcase a wide variety of international talent. It presents “a sonic rainbow of adventurous musical offerings in classical and contemporary chamber and symphonic music.
Learn more at siletzbaymusic.org.
