Sheila Harms Young Artist Scholarship Benefit Concert
A Recital of Chamber Music by
Poulenc, Hovhaness, Spohr and Brahms
Sunday, January 18, 2009
at 2:00 p.m.
Sandy Phillips – Soprano
Brent Buemi – Clarinet
Mary Reynolds – Violin
John Myers - Cello
Woody Rowand – English Horn
Sara Scurry - Bassoon
David Morgan, Barbara Jackson - Piano
at Zion Lutheran Church, 6121 E. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX
214-363-1639
Donations Requested
PROGRAM
Poulenc - Sonata for clarinet and piano
Alan Hovhaness - Suite, Op 21 for English horn and
bassoon
Ludwig (Louis) Spohr - Songs for soprano and
clarinet
Brahms - Trio in C for violin, cello, and piano
Pro Musica and
The Sheila Harms Young Artist
Scholarship
Based on artistic merit, consistent and
high-levels of achievement, and demonstrated excellence in their chosen
area of the performing arts, one or more persons will be selected each year
to receive Pro Musica’s Sheila Harms Young Artist Scholarship. This
scholarship, named in memory of the late soprano and pianist Sheila Harms,
a distinguished opera singer, accompanist and voice teacher, and a
long-time Pro Musica member, was established for the purpose of assisting
and encouraging aspiring young artists to continue their musical education
at the college level and beyond. It is our sincere hope that these young
people, whether or not they choose music performance as a career, will
continue to develop their skills, will contribute to the artistic landscape
of their communities, and will ultimately serve as ambassadors to keep
music and the allied arts alive for many generations to come.
Pro Musica is a society of trained musicians
who are dedicated to the performance and presentation of classical chamber
music. The purpose of Pro Musica shall be to maintain high standards of
selection and performance of the best music of all periods and to further
interest in music and the allied arts.
Katherina Wagner's Baptism of
Fire - DVD presentation of the film documenting the creation of her
debut production of Die Meistersinger at Bayreuth 2007. At the
Lakewood Public Library. 6:30 pm. Film begins at 7:00. 90 minutes.
October 23-25,
2008
Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs
Wagner's Siegfried Idyll. Conducted by Carlos Kalmar. Meet for
dinner beforehand at L'Ancestral.
November 2, 2008
George Steel, new general manager
of the Dallas Opera. At Park Towers, 3310 Fairmount, Dallas, TX 75201-1232. Time
4:30. Must RSVP: 214-827-7352.
November 13, 2008
Alessandra Cominilectures on The
Changing Image of Beethoven, including Beethoven's influences on Wagner.
SMU Meadow's Museum. 5:30 p.m. Reception by WSD.
A program of lieder and chamber music for voice and instruments
featuring BEVERLY HOCH, soprano, Brent Buemi, clarinet, Kristin Hawn, cello
and David Morgan piano
Schubert's Winterreise sung by
Albert Meisenbach with pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa
May 22, 2008
Wagner's Birthday Party
- Join us at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard to celebrate Wagner's 195th
Birthday. Baya Kakouberi
accompanies violinist Gary Levinson
All dates and events subject to change.
It's That Time Again!
Please Renew your Membership in
the Wagner Society of Dallas
Welcome to The Wagner Society of Dallas. You know, as Texans, we're
bound to strive for being the biggest and best of all the Wagner groups
in the world over.
My hope, in addition, is that we ensure your attendance and
participation by offering an interesting, stimulating, and enjoyable
array of meetings, recitals, and travel. Let us know if you have
suggestions for future activities, and do make an effort to join in
during the coming months with your membership, attendance, and above all
joy of being with fellow Wagner aficionados.
Roger Carroll
President of the Wagner Society of Dallas
The Wagner Society of Dallas - Virginia R.
Abdo and Dr. James T. Wheeler,
Co-Founders
The Wagner Society of Dallas is devoted to furthering the enjoyment
and appreciation of the music of Richard Wagner. The Dallas group is one
of many Wagner Societies all over the world. It is a non-profit
organization open to anyone who enjoys the works of Richard Wagner and
who would like to participate in the Society’s activities.
The Wagner Society of Dallas has monthly meetings and programs which
feature recitals, lectures, video screenings, receptions for opera
singers and personalities, and trips to Wagner performances in other
cities. We welcome music lovers who are already familiar with Wagner’s
works as well as those who may want to become more knowledgeable about
Wagner’s music.
Member Benefits include attendance at programs, our newsletter,
discount on books and CD’s, advance notice of events and selected ticket
services, receipt of the Membership Directory, ticket allotments to
Bayreuth, and an active link with fellow Wagnerians throughout the
world.
Many
Wagner Society of Dallas members fondly remember Sheila Jones Harms, who
was an active member of the organization, and who presented many
interesting programs and recitals over the years.
Now, WSD member Ed Flaspoehler has completed his biography of Sheila,
called The Cold War Soprano: Memoirs of a Singer-Spy.
If you are interested in opera and fine singing, Sheila's biography
will surely be of interest to you. Not only will you get an inside
glimpse of what it takes to become an opera singer, and learn about the
world of opera in Post- WWII Vienna, but, because Sheila and her husband
Werner, were also CIA agents, you will get a look at the Cold War from a
personal point of view.
You can get a copy of Ed's book on the internet at
Lulu.com
