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Bravo President Richard Bowman, Janet Bowman, Mark O’Connor, Former Asheville Mayor Charles Worley, reception sponsor Diana Wortham and concert sponsor Peter D. Collins at a post-concert reception honoring O’Connor
Former Asheville Mayor Charles Worley presents Mark O’Connor with city proclamation recognizing O’Connor’s contributions to traditional Appalachian music
Vocalist Mae McKenna, concert sponsor Peter D. Collins and composer William Jackson at the home of Ben & Judy Watson before the performance by the Grenadier Guards and Scots Highlanders, who accompanied McKenna & Jackson on “Land of Light,” Jackson’s anthem for the new era in Scotland
Hostess Connie De Land chats with conductor Justus Franz at a reception in following the performance by the Philharmonia of the Nations
Meriwether and Croom Beatty chat with Sharon & Hezzy Miller at a reception after the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre in the home of concert sponsor Diana Wortham
Suzanne and Stephen Jones and Judy Watson at Diana Wortham’s
Donors to Asheville Bravo Concerts of $500 or more annually become members of our Bravo Circle. As our thank you to these special friends, Bravo circle members receive complimentary reserved parking for each concert directly across the street from Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and are treated to special receptions and meet the artists events throughout the season.
In 2006-07, we held post-concert receptions for Pirates of Penzance, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble.
In 2005-06 Bravo Circle members again enjoyed intermezzo receptions during performance intermissions. Don & Evelyn Freeland generously hosted Bravo Circle members in their home after the performance by the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, attended by the conductor and soloist Sharon Isbin. After the Paragon Ragtime orchestra’s performance, members met orchestra conductor Rick Benjamin at the home of Linda & John Alford and after their performance, members of the Black Watch and Welsh Guard mingled with the Bravo Circle in the Civic Center Banquet Hall.
In 2004-5, Bravo Circle members enjoyed wine and desserts at several intermezzo receptions during performance intermissions. Diana Wortham generously hosted a delicious light supper for Bravo Circle members at her lovely home after the matinee performance of the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre. Beverly-Hanks organized a “Meet and Greet the Artists” reception for its many clients and Circle members after the superb performance by Proteus 7, an eclectic brass, woodwind and percussion ensemble.
In 2003-4, Bravo Circle members met principals from Teatro Lirico d’Europa after their performance of Don Giovanni at the beautiful home of Tom and Betsy Bolton. Following the Philarmonia of the Nations performance, Circle members spoke with renowned Conductor Justus Frantz at the home of Connie and Jerry De Land. An on-site reception hosted by Jerry Grant provided members with the opportunity to meet famed pianists, Katia and Marielle Lebeque. Circle members also enjoyed a buffet after the Moscow Festival Ballet matinee at the Grove Arcade apartment of Richard and Janet Bowman, hosted by Jack and Yvonne Smith.
For more information about the Bravo Circle, please call the Bravo office at 225-5887 or send your check for $500 or more to Asheville Bravo Concerts, P.O. Box 685, Asheville, NC 28802.