The Power of Percussion Lisa Pegher

April 9, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Concert Preview 1 - Wagner
Concert Preview 2 - Verdi

Percussion Soloist Lisa Pegher has been called “The Future of Percussion.”  This brilliant, polished performer will bring drama, energy and theater to Joseph Schwantner’s popular Concerto for Percussion.  The Lima Symphony Chorus will also join us with a collection of the most profound and beautiful choral music ever written.* 

Richard Wagner Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walkure
Richard Wagner Siegfried's Death and Funeral Music from Gotterdammerung
Joseph Schwantner Concerto for Percussion
        Lisa Pegher, Percussion soloist
Richard Wagner Entrance of the Gods from Das Rheingold
Georges Bizet March of the Toreadors
Giuseppe Verdi Zitti, Zitti from Rigoletto
Giaccomo Puccini Humming Chorus from Madame Butterfly
Giuseppe Verdi Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore
Giuseppe Verdi Va Pensiero from Nabucco
Giuseppe Verdi Gloria al'Egitto from Aida

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Underwriter:

Husky Energy

 

Chorus Sponsor:

OSU      Martha W. Farmer and the Farmer family

* Our choral performance is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and long-time patron
Martha W. Farmer