Ladies Musical Club: Cello & Vocal Recitals
Free
- Melet Whinston, cello
- Michael Housley, piano
- Sydney Belden, soprano
- Minju Kim, piano
Jacques Offenbach — Les Larmes de Jacqueline ("Jacqueline’s Tears"), Op. 76, No. 2
Edward Elgar — Salut d'Amour, Op. 12
Arvo Pärt — Spiegel im Spiegel
Francis Poulenc — Airs chantés, FP 46 (2. Air Champêtre)
Stefano Donaudy — Amorosi miei giorni
Gabriel Fauré — La lune blanche
Gabriel Fauré — Le Secret, Op. 23, No. 3
John Woods Duke — The bird
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — La Clemenza di Tito, K. 621 (S'altro che lacrime)
Kirke Mechem — Tartuffe (Fair Robin I Love)
John Lennon / Paul McCartney — In My Life
Mack Gordon/Harry Warren — At Last
Ladies Musical Club (LMC) fosters classical music among its members and in communities in the State of Washington through education, performance, and awards. LMC organizes over 50 free classical music concerts from October through May by LMC member-musicians and guests throughout Seattle and the Eastside.
About Melet Whinston, cello
Melet Whinston studied under Maria DeRungs, and was first chair in the Portland Junior Symphony and Princeton University Orchestra. She has presented school performances as a member of the Leschi Trio and as as a duo with Michael Housley, pianist. She has many years of experience as a chamber musician and solo performer, and performs regularly at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and local recitals.
About Michael Housley, piano
Inspired by his grandmother and singing "The Sound of Music" in middle school choir, Michael Housley began teaching himself piano before studying with Dr. David Brunell at the University of Tennessee. Since moving to Seattle to pursue a career in Architecture, Michael collaborates regularly with Melet Whinston (cellist), accompanies the Seattle University Chapel of St. Ignatius Choir, and has participated in several Chamber Music Madness retreats with various chamber ensembles.
About Minju Kim, piano
Pianist Dr. Minju Kim, a native of South Korea, has established herself as a versatile soloist, chamber musician and collaborative pianist. Minju has won numerous awards, including the Sidney Wright Accompanying Competition, Korean Music Association Competition, and Korea-Germany Brahms Association Competition. With her avid interest in chamber music, Minju joined Bowdoin International Music Festival and Music Academy of the West as a fellow in collaborative piano. Currently, Minju serves as collaborative pianist at Shoreline Community College, Seattle University, and Northwest Girlchoir, and works with several private studios for instruments and voice. Minju holds degrees in Piano Performance from Seoul National University (B.M.), Indiana University (M.M./P.D.), and University of Texas in Austin (D.M.A), and in Collaborative Piano from New England Conservatory (M.M.).