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50 of our friends and supporters share favorite memories and intriguing insights on the occasion of our 50th anniversary.
Check back often! We will release new video interviews throughout the season.
Check back often! We will release new video interviews throughout the season.
Reginald Van Lee
VIDEO 11: Published Dec 15, 2016
Our Board Chair remembers the performance that introduced him to Washington Performing Arts.
Our Board Chair remembers the performance that introduced him to Washington Performing Arts.
Douglas Wheeler
VIDEO 19: Published May 4, 2017
Our President Emeritus recounts his early years with Patrick Hayes and the Washington Performing Arts Society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our President and CEO recounts her earliest impression of Washington Performing Arts.