Past Performances

Zoom, January 22, 2021

Understanding Opera: Carmen
Join us for a lively discussion of Carmen by George Bizet. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in Winter 2021.

Zoom, January 22, 2021

Join us for a lively discussion of La Cenerentola by Rossini. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in 2021-22.

Zoom, January 8, 2021

January New Year’s Concert with Cristiana Pegoraro
The most beautiful waltzes and polkas after Vienna New Year’s concert tradition

Zoom, December 18, 2020

Christmas Concert with Cristiana Pegoraro
Classical piano pieces for the Christmas time and Christmas Carols from around the World

Zoom, December 4, 2020

Understanding Opera: The Barber of Seville
Join us for a lively discussion of Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Gioacchino Rossini. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in Winter 2021.

Zoom, November 20, 2020

Thanksgiving concert with Cristiana Pegoraro.
This live concert features the greatest hits on piano to celebrate Thanksgiving, the harvest, and other blessings of the past year.

Zoom, November 6, 2020

Understanding Opera: La Traviata
Join us for a lively discussion of La Traviata by Verdi. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own. Please note: This opera is scheduled to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera in Winter 2021.

Zoom, October 23, 2020

Understanding Opera: Tosca
Join us for a lively discussion of Tosca by Puccini. Cristiana Pegoraro will share the history, highlights, libretto, and cultural and social significance of the opera. After this engaging preview, illustrated with video and audio samples, students will get the most out of viewing the opera performances on their own.

Zoom, October 9, 2020

Columbus Day Concert with Cristiana Pegoraro

This live concert will journey through Italy, from classical to popular music.

Rome, October 3, 2020

Musica e Natura

Vivaldi Selection from The Four Seasons
Beethoven The Tempest
Pegoraro The Wind and the Sea