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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN MERCEDES T. BASS
from FWSO Gala
Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us for this spectacular Gala concert evening featuring the incomparable YoYo Ma. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’d like to express our sincere gratitude for your patronage tonight. Your generosity will bolster the FWSO’s artistic programming, and music education programs which serve over 20,000 students a year in FWISD and throughout North Texas.
As tonight is sure to be memorable, don’t forget to save-the-date for February 17, 2024 for next year’s Gala concert. Next year’s event will feature soprano Renée Fleming, with baritone Rod Gilfry, under the baton of our very-own Maestro Spano. This concert is one of the many great performances planned for the newly announced 23/24 season which includes world-class artists, and unique collaborations. There is truly something for everyone!
When I joined the FWSO Board of Directors 30 years ago, I could only dream how far this great institution would go and here we are today, a true pillar of the North Texas cultural community. Thank you for helping to make this possible.
With much appreciation and gratitude,
Mercedes T. Bass Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dear FWSO supporter,
Welcome to this evening’s performance! Tonight, the stars have truly aligned, as the FWSO’s new Music Director Robert Spano shares the stage with the orchestra and the renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in Elgar’s superb Cello Concerto. Rounding out the program is Vaughn Williams’ famous “London” symphony. We know you will enjoy this pairing of British musical masterpieces. Thanks to Maestro Spano’s artistic leadership on, and off, the podium, the orchestra is playing better than ever.
This evening also represents a significant milestone for the FWSO, as we celebrate 30 years of distinguished leadership from the FWSO’s Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass. It is no exaggeration to say that the FWSO would not be the outstanding ensemble it is today without her dedication and generosity, and we are all very grateful to her. We hope you will consider making a tribute gift in her honor.
And now, please enjoy the concert!
Yours sincerely,
Keith Cerny, Ph.D. President and CEO
