Past Performances

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.

SCARSDALE, October 27, 2015

“OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA: A Piano Recital”

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

In celebration of October, proclaimed by Barack Obama in 2010 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, internationally acclaimed Italian pianist and composer Cristiana Pegoraro will perform music by Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Pegoraro, Beethoven and others. Pegoraro takes the audience inside her homeland in a refreshing format that combines live piano performances and a stimulating look at the featured composers’ lives and impact. Join us for an evening concert that honors the immeasurable Italian contributions to our nation’s culture in an intimate setting filled with Pegoraro’s deep passion and enthusiasm for classical musical.

OKLAHOMA CITY, October 25, 2015

“OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA: A Piano Recital”

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

Guthrie, October 23, 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

Oklahoma City, October 22, 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

Oklahoma City, October 21, 2015

“OMAGGIO ALL’ITALIA”
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

NEW YORK, October 19, 2015

Scarlatti
Sonatas

Rossini/Pegoraro
Overture from Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Verdi/Puccini/Rossini
Medley of famous arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini

Rossini/Liszt
La Danza – Tarantella Napoletana