Past Performances

Terni, December 19, 2015

G. Rossini / C. Pegoraro: Overture from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
L. van Beethoven: Sonata Op.27 N.2 “Moonlight”
G. Bizet / C. Pegoraro: Carmen Fantasy
C. Pegoraro: Medley of famous arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

Rome, December 8, 2015

Orchestra L’Armonica Temperanza
ResAltera Vocal Ensemble
St. Paul’s Choir
Cristiana Pegoraro, piano
Lorenzo Porzio, conductor

Program:
Bach Brandeburg Concerto N.3 in G Major BWV 1048
Mozart Missa Brevis in D Major K.194
Mozart Concerto in A Major K.414 for piano and orchestra
Brahms Hungarian Dances N.1, N.6, N.5 (arr. for piano and orchestra)

Roma, December 3, 2015

“OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA”
D. Scarlatti: Sonatas
L. van Beethoven: Sonata Op.27 N.2 “Moonlight”
G. Rossini / F. Liszt: La Carità
G. Rossini / F. Liszt: La Danza – Tarantella Napoletana
G. Rossini / C. Pegoraro: Overture from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
G. Bizet / C. Pegoraro: Carmen Fantasy
C. Pegoraro: Medley of famous arias from Italian operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

Palermo, November 20, 2015

“Le parole di Oriana”
Omaggio a Fallaci in concerto
Di e con Maria Rosaria Omaggio
Al pianoforte Cristiana Pegoraro

NEW YORK, November 17, 2015

OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA

D. Scarlatti Sonatas
L. van Beethoven Sonata Op.27 N.2 “Moonlight”
G. Rossini/F. Liszt La Carità
G. Rossini/F. Liszt La Danza – Tarantella Napoletana
G. Rossini/C. Pegoraro Overture from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
G. Bizet/C. Pegoraro Carmen Fantasy
C. Pegoraro Medley of famous arias from Italian operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

Italian pianist/composer Cristiana Pegoraro has brought her deep passion and enthusiasm for classical music to audiences around the world. With the program “Omaggio all’Italia” Cristiana takes the audience inside the artistry of the greatest composers from Italy or those who were inspired by Italy in a refreshing format that combines live piano performances and a stimulating look at the composers’ life and impact.

Ledyard, November 11, 2015

Mozart – Rondo Alla turca
Beethoven – Fur Elise
Rossini – Overture from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
Pegoraro – The Wind and the Sea
Bizet/Pegoraro – Carmen Fantasy
Pegoraro – Medley of famous arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

Ledyard, November 10, 2015

“OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA”

D. Scarlatti: Sonatas K.159, K.175, K.201
L. van Beethoven: Sonata Op.27 N.2 “Moonlight”
G. Rossini / F. Liszt: La Carità
G. Rossini / F. Liszt: La Danza – Tarantella Napoletana
G. Rossini / C. Pegoraro: Overture from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
G. Bizet / C. Pegoraro: Carmen Fantasy
C. Pegoraro: Medley of famous arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

BRONXVILLE, November 9, 2015

A Taste of Italy

Learn the secrets of simple, authentic Italian cooking with internationally-acclaimed classical pianist/composer and food lover Cristiana Pegoraro. Italian food doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to prepare. Learn how to cook a full meal, from appetizer to Tiramisu, while Cristiana takes you around her home country, illustrating traditions and history through interesting stories and anecdotes, as well as stimulating discussion about the Italian music that will accompany the cooking. Tour Italy without leaving your classroom! After the cooking is complete, enjoy a sit-down taste of the different dishes.

Scarsdale, November 7, 2015

“OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA”

D. Scarlatti: Sonatas K.159, K.175, K.201
L. van Beethoven: Sonata Op.27 N.2 “Moonlight”
G. Rossini / F. Liszt: La Carità
G. Rossini / F. Liszt: La Danza – Tarantella Napoletana
G. Rossini / C. Pegoraro: Overture from “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
G. Bizet / C. Pegoraro: Carmen Fantasy
C. Pegoraro: Medley of famous arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

SCARSDALE, November 5, 2015

Italian Feast for All Senses: Cooking, Culture and Music Together

Experience an authentic Italian evening, learning how to cook a full meal (from appetizer to Tiramisu) while Cristiana Pegoraro, famed pianist/composer as well as home chef, takes you on a virtual tour of her home country. In this interactive cooking and discussion class, Pegoraro will offer interesting stories and anecdotes about Italy, as well as tidbits about each composer’s life, impact, musical innovations . . . and a hint of gossip. Tour Italy without leaving the classroom. After the cooking is complete, students will enjoy a sit-down meal to sample all the dishes.