Membership Meeting Photos
103rd Concert Season
2015-2016
Wednesday, May 5, 2016
11:00 am
Matinée Musicale Club members met on Wednesday, May 5, 2016, at the home of Carolmae Katz for a recital and lunch. The program began at 11 am with two songs by Franz Schubert, “Du bist die Ruh” and “Gretchen am Spinnrade”, sung by new member Mary Ann Powers Buyukisik, soprano, accompanied by Carolmae Katz at the piano. Next, Susan Herman, Katie Phillips, Laurel Hinkle and Carolmae Katz performed “Music for Two Pianos, Eight Hands” by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Mary Ann returned with two songs by Ricky Ian Gordon, “The Spring and Fall” and “A Special Picnic”. Then, pianist Atarah Jablonsky performed three “Preludes, Opus 38”, by Dmitry Kabalevsky. Finally, Atarah Jablonsky and Carolmae Katz performed “Concertino for Two Pianos” by Dmitry Shostakovich.
The delicious mediterranean lunch was catered by Kinneret Restaurant. Many thanks to Carolmae Katz and Barbara Selya, co-hosts, and to Donald Hurd for providing printed programs.
Photography by Gayna Bassin.
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Carolmae Katz and Donald Hurd welcomed everyone.
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Carolmae Katz in her living room.
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Carolmae Katz (standing).
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Mary Ann Powers Buyukisik, soprano, and Carolmae Katz, piano, performed two songs by Schubert.
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Susan Herman and Katie Phillips shared a piano in the “Sicilienne” and “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3”, arranged for eight hands, by J.S. Bach.
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Carolmae Katz and Laurel Hinkle played at the other piano.
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All four soloists took their bows at the end!
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Next, Mary Ann Powers Buyukisik, soprano, and Carolmae Katz, piano, performed two songs by Ricky Ian Gordon.
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Atarah Jablonsky gave some background about her piece, “Three Preludes” by Dmitry Kabalevsky, before playing it.
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Atarah Kablonsky prepares to perform. Stephanie Taylor turned pages for her.
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Everyone enjoyed the concert.
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New members were introduced to the group.
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Front: Robin Galvin (standing) with Larrie Howard. Nancy Martin (standing) in background, Joe Somogyi and David Katz.
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Judy Martin, Matinée Musicale Vice President, made some announcements.
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Judy Martin, Matinée Musicale Vice President, made some announcements.
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Mary Ann Powers Buyukisik and Carolmae Katz in Carol’s kitchen.
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A variety of drinks included water flavor enhancers.
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Don Hurd helped serve the salad.
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Carolmae baked a chocolate piano cake for dessert.
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Carolmae tries to play her piano cake.
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Carolmae cutting the cake.
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Serving the cake.
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Everyone enjoyed this wonderful event!