Interviews with our founder, Frances Walton

In this introductory video, Ann introduces herself, 97-year-old Frances Walton, and Michel Jolivet. Frances founded the Thalia Chamber Symphony in 1976, and this orchestra became Philharmonia Northwest in 1987.  Interviewed January 29, 2026.

Programs from our first concerts

TSO_TCS_Program_Nov14,1976

TCS_Program_Dec12,1976

TSO_TCS_Program_Jan9,1977

Frances Walton (undated photo)