Ladies Musical Club presents In Perfect Harmony: A Tribute to Gabriel Fauré

• Regina Thomas, soprano
• Katie Hochman, soprano
• Catherine Treadgold, mezzo-soprano
• Joan Lundquist, piano

Jules Massenet — A L'Hôtel de Transylvanie ("At the Hotel Transylvania")
Gabriel Fauré — Le papillon et la fleur
Gabriel Fauré — Dans les ruines d'une abbaye, Op. 2, No. 1
Camille Saint-Saëns — Salut au chevalier printemps, Op. 151, No. 2
Gabriel Fauré — Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1
Gabriel Fauré — Puisqu’ici bas tout âme
Gabriel Fauré — Rêve d'Amour
Pauline Viardot — Les trois belles damoiselles
Gabriel Fauré — Chanson d'amour, Op. 27, No. 1
Gabriel Fauré — Aurore
Jules Massenet — Le Poème des Fleurs ("Poem of the Flowers") ("Prelude")
Gabriel Fauré — Clair de lune ("Moonlight"), Op. 46, No. 2
Gabriel Fauré — En Sourdine, Op. 58, No. 2
Jules Massenet — Joie!
Gabriel Fauré — Prison, Op. 83, No. 1
Gabriel Fauré — La chanson d'Ève, Op. 95 (No. 10: O mort, poussière d'étoiles)
Gabriel Fauré — Le jardin clos, Op. 106 (No. 3: La messagère)
Gabriel Fauré — Tantum ergo
Maurice Ravel — 5 Mélodies populaires grecques, No. 5: Tout Gai!

A tribute to the work of Gabriel Faure on the anniversary of his death.

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 Regina Thomas, soprano

An outstanding member of the Northwest musical community for over 20 years, Regina Thomas has performed with a variety of companies including Kitsap Opera, Willamette Concert Opera, Bellevue Opera, Puget Sound Concert Opera, Seattle Opera, and the Seattle Opera Guild. Currently Artistic Director of Puget Sound Concert Opera, Regina has served as Seattle Opera Guild’s VP of Education and is a past President and trustee of concerts for LMC. Favorite operatic roles include Adriana Lecouvreur, Suor Angelica, Tosca, and Judith (Bluebeard's Castle). Concert work includes Schumann's Frauenleibe und-leben, Elgar’s Sea Pictures, and Wagner’s Wesendonck-Lieder; soprano solos in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Fauré Requiem, and Berio's Folk Songs for voice and chamber ensemble.

https://www.musiccenternw.org/regina-thomas

About Katie Hochman, soprano

Soprano Katie Hochman enjoys performing recitals, opera and opera scenes through the Ladies Musical Club and Puget Sound Concert Opera. Highlights for the soprano have been the title role of Massenet's Cendrillon and soloist in La Damoiselle Élue both with Puget Sound Concert Opera. Katie has previously sung with Portland Opera, Utah Opera, Willamette Concert Opera, Opera Theater Oregon, and Rainier Family Opera. She has also enjoyed orchestral work as soprano soloist in Handel's Messiah, Fauré's Requiem, Haydn's Creation, and Mozart's Exultate, Jubilate.

About Catherine Treadgold, mezzo-soprano

http://catherinetreadgoldmezzo.com/

About Joan Lundquist, piano

Joan Lundquist has served as a collaborative pianist for Seattle area musicians and organizations for 30 years. Since moving to the area from Humboldt State University in northern California, where she was staff accompanist, Joan has worked with the Northwest Boychoir, Seattle Choral Company, has taught at Seattle University and Northwest University, and has worked with several area private music teachers. Currently, Ms. Lundquist is the Director of Music at Immanuel Lutheran Church in downtown Seattle and rehearsal accompanist for the Seattle Choral Company.