Ladies Musical Club: Songs of Comfort and Hope for Cello & Piano
Free
- Melet Whinston, cello
- Michael Housley, piano
Jules Massenet — Élégie, Op. 10, No. 5 (from Les Érinnyes)
Georg Goltermann — Notturno, Op. 43, No. 3
Georg Goltermann — Notturno, Op. 59, No. 1
Franz Schubert — Schwanengesang ("Swan song"), D. 957, No. 4: Ständchen
Jean Gabriel-Marie — La Cinquantaine
Jacques Offenbach — Les Larmes de Jacqueline ("Jacqueline’s Tears"), Op. 76, No. 2
George Gershwin — "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess
Franz Schubert — Ellens dritter Gesang, D. 839, Op. 52, No. 6 "Ave Maria"
Edward Elgar — Salut d'Amour, Op. 12
About Ladies Musical Club of Seattle
Formed in 1891, the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to foster classical music amongst our members and in the community through education, performance, and awards. We do this by offering music and education programs to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds in Seattle and across Washington State.
About the Frances Walton Competition: For nearly 40 years, the LMC's Frances Walton Competition has provided a unique opportunity for Classical musicians ages 20 to 35 to audition for an award package including generous cash prizes; a live performance on Classical KING, one of the premier classical music stations in the U.S.; and an outreach and recital tour of locations throughout Washington State.
http://www.lmcseattle.org/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.
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