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Bellevue, Wash., Orchestra to Disband

June 21, 2011

The Bellevue Philharmonic, in Washington State, will cease operations at the end of July, reports The Seattle Times. The orchestra cited a drop in large donations, growing debt, and a decreasing subscriber base as the main factors in the decision to shut down.

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