Inaugural Musicale — March 23, 2013

Soprano Fabiana Bravo

Soprano Fabiana Bravo

 

Baritone Gustavo Ahualli

Baritone Gustavo Ahualli

 

Tenor Issachah Savage

Tenor Issachah Savage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The highlights of our inaugural musicale on March 23, 2013 were, no doubt, the fabulous singers:  soprano Fabiana Bravo, baritone Gustavo Ahualli, and tenor Issachah Savage, as well as their incomparable accompanist, Frank Conlon.  We were all mesmerized by their incredible voices and outstanding interpretations.  Through arias from Andrea Chenier, Carmen, Aida, Cavalleria Rusticana, Otello, and a glorious duet from Il Trovatore, we were transported to the world of magnificent opera.

Some pictures from the event:

We were lucky to have with us Maestro Ryan Brown from Opera Lafayette (left), Dr. Robert Miller, and Thomas Helinski

We were lucky to have with us Maestro Ryan Brown from Opera Lafayette (left), Dr. Robert Miller, and Thomas Helinski

Our charming hostess Robin Phillips (center), Cyd Everett (left), and Darlene Lebedev

Our charming hostess Robin Phillips (center), Cyd Everett (left), and Darlene Lebedev

 

The food was exquisite.  Our most sincere thanks go to MacArthur Beverages for graciously donating the fine wines from France, New Zealand, and Argentina and other beverages with which to toast our Argentinian soprano and baritone as well as our tenor, pianist, and all our guests

The food was exquisite.  Our most sincere thanks go to MacArthur Beverages for graciously donating the fine wines from France, New Zealand, and a Malbec from Mendoza, the birthplace of our soprano.

Bob Schurk (left), the Facilities Coordinator of the Lyceum in Alexandria where PARTNERS will hold its Vocal Awards Competition on October 26 and 27.

Bob Schurk (left), the Facilities Coordinator of the Lyceum in Alexandria where PARTNERS will hold its Vocal Awards Competition on October 26 and 27, and Arts Blogger Bill Grote.

Gayla Bynum and Greg Davis

Gayela Bynum Founder of We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) and Greg Davis

Dr. Joyce Hagel-Silverman and J. Almond Pierce

Dr. Joyce Hagel-Silverman, Executive Vice President of the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) and J. Almont Pierce

Cyd Everett (left) and Victoria Tresansky (right)

Cyd Everett (left) and Victoria Tresansky (right)

Deborah Fischer-Joy and Michael Joy

Deborah Fischer-Joy and Michael Joy

Leilane Grimaldi Mehler (left), Dorothy Prentice (center), and Thomas Hinds (right), an aspiring tenor

Leilane Grimaldi Mehler (left), Dorothy Prentice (center), and Thomas Hinds (right), an aspiring tenor

Sue Kim Eisenberg and Michael Joy

Sue Kim Eisenberg and Michael Joy

Sandra Crow (left) and Leilane Grimaldi Mehler (right)

Sandra Crow (left) and Leilane Grimaldi Mehler (right)

Fernando and Stephanie Von Reigersberg

Fernando and Stephanie Von Reigersberg

Vicky Doyle and Darlene Lebedev

Vicky Doyle and Darlene Lebedev

Martin Berendes and Julia Foktistova

Martin Berendes and Julia Foktistova

Doris George with Annie Totah

Doris George with Annie Totah

 Marie and Richard Sippel

Marie and Richard Sippel

Wagner Society member Jean Arnold and our tenor leaving the musicale

Wagner Society member Jean Arnold and our tenor leaving the musicale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The limousine was waiting.  Gustavo and Issachah were heading to New York.  And the time came to say, as Gilda sang in Rigoletto: “Addio, addio, vivrá immutabile l’afeto  mio per” Fabiana, Gustavo, Issachah, e Frank.  Grazie mille, amici.

Baritone Gustavo Ahualli

Baritone Gustavo Ahualli

 

 

Tenor Issachah Savage and Leilane Grimaldi Mehler

Tenor Issachah Savage and Leilane Grimaldi Mehler

 

Tenor Issachah Savage, Soprano Fabiana Bravo and accompanist Frank Conlon

Tenor Issachah Savage, Soprano Fabiana Bravo and accompanist Frank Conlon

Issachah Savage, Leilane Grimaldi Mehler, and Fabiana Bravo

Issachah Savage, Leilane Grimaldi Mehler, and Fabiana Bravo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…’Till we hear you again….

Mary Bird

Mary Bird

Our most sincere thanks to Mary Bird for taking the photos.