Welcome to the North Cyprus '22th International Bellapais Music Festival' under the auspices of His Excellency President Mustafa Akıncı. We would like to express our gratitude to The President’s Office, the Prime Ministry, the Embassy of Turkey, the Foreign Ministry, Turkish Airlines, the International Cyprus University, all governmental and private organizations, companies, establishments and lovers of music for their valuable support and contribution in sponsoring 'The Festival' since its birth.

In his letter to the 'Festival Committee', former UN Peacekeeping Force Commander wrote the following: "My wife and I are extremely privileged to have been among the honorary guests to grace the North Cyprus International Bellapais Music Festival. We are truly impressed with the magnificent display of exceptional talents from all parts of the world. Please pass on our compliments and heartfelt congratulations to the "brains behind" the International Bellapais Music Festival for having selected an array of music virtuosos...If only my very busy schedule permits, I would have wanted to watch and enjoy all the performances of these wonderful talents. I wish to truly congratulate these artists for their magnificent performances and thank them for sharing their God's gift to the whole world. Well done indeed!!!" Major General Hebert J. Figoli, Force Commander, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.

Following his Bellapais Festival victory, world famous German bariton Ivo Berkenbusch's hand writing expressed his impressions with such words: “Thank you for being invited to this very important international Music Festival in Bellapais. I am very surprised that your Festival is that professionally organised. Even German Festival leaders could learn from your professionality. Thank you for everything."

The concert of the 'Milano String Quartet' at the Bellapais Festival received a long and standing ovation. The Cellist of the Quartet, Luca De Muro stated his opinion to the media members as;“ We gave concerts almost everywhere, but Bellapais is different. The Abbey is alive with its architecture, illuminations, acoustics, with its village and hospitable villagers, pubs and restaurants. Here in this village history is alive, and Bellapais is a common treasure for all of us. Playing at Bellapais is a privilege and honour for all musicians. We will not forget this magnificent evening and the superb audience of Bellapais.”
Organizing a festival naturally takes long tiresome months but its worth receiving such messages. By means of exceptional supports and contributions, Bellapais and the festival has an outstanding piano. It's a jewel with "a velvet sound", it is a Bösendorfer. Bellapais is a truly distinguished concert hall at international standards with its superb accoustics and with its magnificent piano.
Welcome to “A unique experience at the breathtaking atmosphere of the Bellapais Abbey”, which unites music lovers of Northern Cyprus with our guests visiting Northern Cyprus to share and enjoy the universal language of classical music from 17 May onwards for four weeks, this year and every year.

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