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Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 11, 1955
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Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 11th during the 6th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The playbill is for The Messiah by G. F. Handel, with musical director and conductor Walter Charles, with soloists Sarah King Thomas as soprano, Ida Spradling Mahan as contralto, and B. Jack Glover as bass.
The Abilene Philharmonic has been enriching the cultural life of the “Big Country” in West Central Texas since 1950. Today, music director and conductor David Itkin leads the orchestra in world class performances that draw audiences from more than 50 Texas cities.
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Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 11, 1955
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Abilene Philharmonic, 1955-1956 Season, The Messiah
Description
Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 11th during the 6th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The playbill is for The Messiah by G. F. Handel, with musical director and conductor Walter Charles, with soloists Sarah King Thomas as soprano, Ida Spradling Mahan as contralto, and B. Jack Glover as bass.
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