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 Several times already the Hansa Club
in Brampton has offered a classical concert to its friends and
members. Produced and narrated by Walter Kornelson these Sunday
afternoons are entertaining in the best way.
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| Walter
Kornelson |
Walter Kornelson always has a few interesting bits of
information about a composer. He also has a good roaster of
artists available, some of which we have grown accustomed
 to,
like Wendy Dobson, soprano, who delighted the last time we saw
her again with some old time favorites like: “Ich bin die
Christel von der Post” by Zeller, “Lippen schweigen” from
Lehar’s Lustige Witwe, and many more. She performed at least 8
pieces and blew everyone away with her rendition of “Casta Diva”
from Bellini’s Norma. What is most interesting about her is that
she is studying to have a medical carrier. She finances her life
and studies with concerts and giving singing lesson to quite few
students, one of which we met again at this latest concert. She
is still a high school student.
 Her name is Brenna Robins. She charmingly performed a few age
appropriate songs like Brahm’s “Wiegenlied” and the folksong
“Lorelei” to much applause.
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| Vanessa
Grant, mezzo-soprano |
 A return artist was also Vanessa Grant, mezzo-soprano, another
voice of quality. She is best loved when she belts it out, like
with “Seguidilla” from Bizet’s Carmen or a much loved aria from
Puccini’s La Boheme.
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| Douglas
Tranquada, baritone |
 Whether he sings solo or in a duet, Douglas Tranquada pleases
everyone with his warm baritone voice that has quite a range.
His talent for acting, especially comedy, makes him great fun to
watch on stage and a favorite with the ladies.
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| Lenard
Whiting, tenor |
 Completing the five-some was tenor Lenard Whiting. He pleased his audience with Lehar’s “Dein ist mein ganzes Herz”, “Oh
Mädchen, mein Mädchen” from Lehar’s Frederike, “Wien Du Stadt
meiner Träume”, and selections from Wanger, Donizetti and
Mozart, including “Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön“, and an all time favorite, “Der Vogelhändler bin ich , ja…“.
 All that was accompanied by William Shookhoff, indeed a wizard
pianist.
Add to that the caring kitchen of the club and the decorations
by Ekko Hildebrandt that contributed to the atmosphere and you
have a recipe for success. The crowd was asking for another
concert soon, perhaps in the fall, if the impresario can make it
happen.
| Stage
performances by: |
| Douglas Tranquada and Wendy
Dobson |
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To view our video with
Douglas Tranquada & Wendy Dobson click
this YouTube link
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| Wendy Dobson,
Douglas Tranquada, Vanessa Grant & Lenard Whiting |
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Final curtain of
the ensemble with thanks by
Ekko Hildebrandt, and flowers by Reiner Walter |
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