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Jess Thomas "A Dream Forged Into Reality"
January 10, 2015 - 9:00 am
The Wagner Society is delighted to welcome Victor Thomas and Jess Thomas, Jr., sons of the unforgettable tenor Jess Thomas.
The Thomas brothers will present a multi-media presentation for the Society, a program which will include:
- The documentary film A Dream Forged into Reality
- Jess Thomas’ own home movies from Bayreuth with narration
- Excerpts of a radio interview with Jess Thomas
- Audio clips of Thomas singing his most famous Wagnerian roles
- Costumes and other memorabilia from Jess Thomas’ illustrious career
You won’t want to miss this presentation.
This program is free to members of the Wagner Society of Northern California, guests are welcome for a $10 entry fee
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