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NEWS RELEASE

January 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:
Theodora W. Ashmead
Executive Director

215-751-9494

tashmead@philadelphiasingers.org

 

Bistrot La Minette and The Philadelphia Singers celebrate Love with Chansons d'amour

  

Second Annual Benefit Dinner

featuring authentic French bistro cuisine and atmosphere

showcasing "Songs of Love" by members of The Philadelphia Singers 

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Singers will present Chansons d'Amour: A Benefit Dinner for The Philadelphia Singers at the renowned restaurant Bistrot La Minette located at 6th and Bainbridge Streets on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, with seatings at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Performances at 7pm and 8pm.  The evening will celebrate a theme of  Love with a fantastic evening of authentic French bistro cuisine, wine and "songs of love" throughout the evening by members of The Philadelphia Singers.

This second annual dinner at Bistrot La Minette continues the much-loved tradition started with Chef Fritz Blank at Deux Cheminées. This year will feature a menu created by Bistrot La Minette's Executive Chef Peter Woolsey and performances by members of The Philadelphia Singers in an authentic French bistro and cabaret atmosphere. All proceeds from the evening benefit The Philadelphia Singers' artistic programs, including the Season Finale Randall Thompson's "Requiem" on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8:00pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square. This concert features a rare and surprising work by Thompson and is the first time his "Requiem" has been performed in nearly 30 years. Reservations for the dinner are $150 per person at the Debussy level, $200 per person at the Bizet level and $300 per person at the Berlioz level. All reservations at the Bizet level and above include complimentary tickets for the Season Finale. For reservations, tickets and information call The Philadelphia Singers at 215-751-9494 or visit www.philadelphiasingers.org.  
About The Philadelphia Singers 

Founded in 1972 by Michael Korn, The Philadelphia Singers is now under the dynamic leadership of Music Director and Conductor David Hayes. For 39 years, The Singers has contributed to the city's vibrant cultural community through presenting choral music of the highest caliber, meaningful education and community programs and significant collaborations with local, national and internationally recognized performing arts organizations. Maestro Wolfgang Sawallisch, Conductor Laureate of the Philadelphia Orchestra, hails The Singers as "one of the musical treasures of Philadelphia." 

 

Major funding provided to The Philadelphia Singers by the William Penn Foundation, the Presser Foundation, and the Musical Fund Society, among others. Additional sponsorship by WRTI. Production support through Rich Tolsma Productions. 

 

Special Thanks to Bistrot La Minette for support of this event. 

 

About Bistrot La Minette 
Bistrot La Minette was recently named Philadelphia's No. 4 restaurant in Philadelphia Magazine's top 50 restaurants. Chef Peter Woolsey pays great respect to the traditional dishes that he creates and honors the classical French methods required to achieve unparalleled bistro cuisine. The restaurant was designed by Peter and John Woolsey and Peggy Baud Woolsey. Original art and furnishings evoke the flavor of France's celebrated culinary regions.   

 

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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sandy Cadwalader
DeAnn Clancy
Jim and Doralene Davis
Ruth and Edward Fackenthal
Ann Depuis Hozack
John McFadden and Lisa Kabnick
Charlie and Betsy Meredith
Michael Martin Mills and Randy Dalton
Bobbie and William Potsic
John Willard

BOARD MEMBERS OFFICERS
Robert E. Mortensen, President
Michael Martin Mills, Vice President
John A. McCormick, Treasurer
Bruce Wilson, Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS
Frank H. Griffin, IV
Jay Johnson
Debra McCarty
William B. McLaughlin, III

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
James K. Abel
Edit Reinhardt

STAFF
David Hayes, Music Director
Jonathan Coopersmith, Associate Conductor
Molly Hennighausen, Chorus Manager
Theodora W. Ashmead, Executive Director
Kelli Paul, Development/Marketing Manager