Buzzards Bay Musicfest returns for its 19th year with concerts from July 8 to 12 at the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy, 235 Front Street. The series opens and closes with orchestral concerts, with two chamber music concerts and a jazz performance held in between.  Each year brings new works from a variety of composers, performed by nationally and internationally prominent musicians. This year’s selections will include works by Mozart, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Bach and Beethoven.

The festival includes the children's open rehearsal, which provides, for many children, their first classical music experience, and is an opportunity for young and aspiring musicians. It includes a post-rehearsal meet & greet session with the Musicfest's guest maestro, Andrés Cárdenes, as well as its many performers and the artistic director, Charles Stegeman.

Grammy-nominated Andrés Cárdenes is a new addition to this year’s Musicfes. In addition to conducting, he will perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor. The Cuban-born musician’s repertoire includes more than 100 works, ranging from the Baroque era to the present. A cultural ambassador for UNICEF from 1980-1991, he is an avid spokesperson for the arts and has received numerous awards for his teaching, performances, recordings and humanitarian efforts.

The 2015 Buzzards Bay Musicfest begins with its open rehearsal for children (with accompanying adult), to be held on Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. Orchestral performances will be held Wednesday, July 8 at 8  p.m. and Sunday, July 12th at 2  p.m. Chamber music performances will be held Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10 at 8  p.m. A jazz performance by the Sean Jones Quartet will be held Saturday, July 11 at 8  p.m. For more information on giving opportunities, the BBMF International Performance Institute (July 6 to 12), or the performances, visit www.buzzardsbaymusicfest.com or email info@buzzardsbaymusicfest.com.