Vol. 9 No. 5 April 2015 Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 1226 N. Tamiami Trail—941-306-1202 www.artistseriesconcerts.org UPCOMING EVENTS ANNUAL FRIENDS MEETING Thursday April 23rd, 2—4 pm Artist Series Concerts Office END OF YEAR PARTY Thursday May 14th, 6:00 p.m. Jane Riggin’s home 8311 Cypress Hollow Drive Sarasota, FL 34238 941-924-4489 OFFICERS Jane Riggin, President Olivia Swaan 1st Vice-President Yvonne Sultan, 2nd Vice-President Thom Suddarth, Treasurer Helen Beljean, Recording Secretary Antonette Cunningham, Corresp. Sec’y John Halstead, Member-at-Large Editor, Linda Heller [email protected] What: ANNUAL FRIENDS MEETING When: Thursday April 23rd at 2 p.m. Where: Artist Series Concerts Office Come and enjoy the last meeting of the 2014-2015 season when we’ll say thank you to Jane Riggin, our outgoing President, and welcome our new President, Olivia Swaan... and to see FRIENDS, experience wonderful entertainment by Jonathan Herman, enjoy delicious treats and hear all about next year’s exciting concert season. Jonathan Herman is a rising bass-baritone singer, classically trained by former lead baritone of the Metropolitan Opera, John Fiorito. Jonathan’s passion for the stage extends to many genres, ranging from Broadway and film, to opera, pop, country, and jazz. He also plays Nuevo Flamenco and acoustic fingerstyle guitar. His technical prowess and natural command of the stage blend seamlessly to form the foundation of his performances. With great style and vigor, Jonathan presents modern and well-loved interpretations of both favorites and lesser known works, creating moments of thoughtful beauty, gripping drama and elation for all to share. Best experienced live, Jonathan is an expressive and eloquent storyteller, always striving to bring compelling, rousing, and significant stagecraft to audiences of all ages. President’s Message From Jane Riggin Dear FRIENDS, It is certainly true – “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun”! I can’t believe that I have been the President of FRIENDS for three years. It has been a wonderful journey filled with joyful wonderful people, lovely concerts, spectacular Galas and meetings. Thank you so much for giving me this very special honor. It has been my pleasure to serve with such talented people on all three Board of Directors and Committees. I hope you will be at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Artist Series Concerts Office, to help me say a big “thank you” to these truly wonderful people. Congratulations to our new President, Olivia Swaan, and the Board. I know they will do a great job and will have a great time doing it. Enjoy your summer and thank you from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful tenure as President. Warmly, Jane EDUCATION OUTREACH Dr. David Pope, Manatee HS Director of Orchestras, said “Thank you again for allowing my students to hear the Ying Quartet. I have hosted many ensembles at my school, and they were one of the most engaging I have ever hosted.” Each OUTREACH appearance by the Artist Series musicians included wonderful interactions with local students, both as performers and in the Q & A sessions. In addition to the Ying Quartet, here’s where it also happened: Robert Fleitz at Booker HS, The Morgenstern Trio at Riverview HS, Klea Blackhurst at State College of Florida, Adrian Anantawan & Amy Yang at Braden River HS, U.S. Army’s Band’s Windward Quintet at Booker HS and at Braden River HS, Jennifer Sheehan at Northport HS and Thomas Pandolfi at Booker HS. BARBARA STATON, Outreach Coordinator In April Bion Tsang & Adam Neiman are scheduled to participate in our Outreach program. What an outstanding effort by Barbara Staton—Thank you! END OF YEAR PARTY THURSDAY MAY 14TH at 6:00 p.m. At Jane Riggin’s house 8311 Cypress Hollow Drive Sarasota, FL 34238 RSVP - Vicki Thompson-Jones by May 11th [email protected] or 941-209-0314 Select a favorite recipe you’d like to share to feed 8 people, either an appetizer, entrée, salad or dessert. To ensure a variety of dishes and an accurate count, please contact me by May 11th to let me know how many are coming and your dish. I will confirm as soon as I hear from you. RSVP BY MAY 11th IS A MUST! UPCOMING ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS SOIREE SERIES POP SERIES RECITAL SERIES Performances with refreshments Fischer/Weisenborne Residence TICKETS – 941-306-1202 April 26—2:00 p.m. April 27—7:30 p.m. JENNIFER KIM, classical guitar Historic Asolo Theater TICKETS - 941-360-7399 May 2—7:30 p.m. May 3—2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m “Trumpet Invasion” BRANDON RIDENOUR, trumpet MARA BONDE, soprano RICH RIDENOUR, piano Historic Asolo Theater TICKETS - 941-360-7399 April 18 & April 19—7:30 p.m. BION TSANG, cello ADAM NEIMAN, piano Group & Student Discounts: 941-306-1202 Call for Group pricing. Advance student tickets are $10 and $5 day on day of the performance. Box Office opens 1 hour prior to performance. Student ID a MUST! May 9 & May 10—7:30 p.m. “A Romp with Gilbert & Sullivan” TRACY OLIVERA, soprano BOB MCDONALD, baritone STEVE CRAMER, tenor JOSEPH HOLT, piano GLORIA MUSICAE SINGERS May 30 & May 31—7:30 p.m. ADRIENNE DANRICH, vocalist DJORDJE NESIC, piano Check the Zip Codes in your Membership Directory to find a fellow concert-loving neighbor and share a ride… and bring a FRIEND. MEMBERSHIP OLIVIA SWAAN Olivia was born in Dublin, Ireland, where at the age of 12 she studied the harp at the “Irish College of Music”. Upon apprenticeship, she joined the famous “Bunratty Castle Singers” where she quickly became lead harpist/singer, entertaining visitors from all over the world. She toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States. Marriage took Olivia to the Netherlands where she quickly continued her career, playing and singing in some of the most beautiful castles and estate mansions with numerous radio and television appearances in both the Netherlands and Germany. She also recorded her first album “Song for a Winter's Night” with the EMI record label. THIS PAST YEAR WE WELCOMED 26 NEW MEMBERS. WHAT AN AMAZING YEAR! If you know someone who would like to become a FRIENDS member, contact me for information. Membership is $25 and $40 for a household. Joan Zacchini, Membership Chair - 941-927-8141 or [email protected] Looking for FUN Volunteer Opportunities? We need you! Distribution Help A r t i st Series Program Brochures distribute C o n c er t s in your neighborhood. Olivia now resides in Sarasota where she became a permanent resident in 2002 and a US citizen in 2009. It is here she recorded her second album, “The Swan in the Evening” and continues to perform at many functions in the area. Office Work Lend a hand at our “Having been involved with Artist Series Concerts for the past 17 years, I am very honored to have been chosen for the coming two year presidency of Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS. Following in the footsteps of our beloved president will be a challenge, but I will do everything possible to keep up the high standard set by Jane Riggin.” Concert THANK YOU FROM EDITH DORSEY I want to thank all my FRIENDS for sending me your well wishes and support during my illness. It gave me a really warm feeling and I am so very grateful. Edith, Literature Distribution Chair main office and assemble concert brochures. Greeters Welcome patrons at concerts and at special events. Hospitality Use your culinary talents and prepare treats for our FRIENDS meetings. To lend a hand - call me at 941 -375-6922 or email me at [email protected] Thank you, Julia Dadekian, Volunteer Coordinator
© Copyright 2024