Douglas Wheeler
VIDEO 19: Published May 4, 2017
Our President Emeritus recounts his early years with Patrick Hayes and the Washington Performing Arts Society.
Therrell Smith
VIDEO 18: Published May 4, 2017
Long-time Women’s Committee member Therrell Smith discusses the importance of arts education.
Michele Fowlin
VIDEO 17: Published May 4, 2017
Music director Michele Fowlin recalls her experiences with the Children of the Gospel Choir.
Leon Fleisher
VIDEO 16: Published May 4, 2017
The piano legend shares an early memory of Patrick Hayes and a concert with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Gary and Christina Mather
VIDEO 15: Published Feb 26, 2017
Our 50th Anniversary Season sponsors share memories of a unique experience with one of our artists.
Anoushka Shankar
VIDEO 14: Published Dec 15, 2016
The sitar star discusses her history
with Washington Performing Arts and
her upcoming solo show.
Kenneth Fischer
VIDEO 13: Published Dec 15, 2016
UMS president Ken Fischer examines Patrick Hayes's impact on the arts community nationwide.
Samantha Rios
VIDEO 12: Published Dec 15, 2016
Samantha Rios shares favorite memories of performing with the Children of the Gospel Choir.
Reginald Van Lee
VIDEO 11: Published Dec 15, 2016
Our Board Chair remembers the performance that introduced him to Washington Performing Arts.
Michael and Caroline Heaney
VIDEO 10: Published Dec 15, 2016
Michael Heaney explains why he
took his daughter—now an arts
publicist—to our concerts as a child.
Stanley J. Thurston
VIDEO 9: Published Dec 15, 2016
The artistic director of our Gospel
Choirs reflects on the choirs' place
in the local choral community.
Jenny Bilfield
VIDEO 8: Published Nov 9, 2016
Our President and CEO recounts her earliest impression of Washington Performing Arts.