March 15 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - Hitchcock Presbyterian Church - 6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY. Admission: $30. [email protected] - www.cristianapegoraro.com. Cristiana Pegoraro Piano Recital: Classical Music, Revealed: The Genial Genius of Gioachino Rossini

To celebrate the great Italian composer on the 150th anniversary of his death, famed performer Cristiana Pegoraro will enthrall participants with an innovative solo piano recital that combines performance and discussion. Discover the stories and secrets behind the masterworks by Gioachino Rossini, nicknamed Signor Crescendo. This musical dialogue combines sparkling performances of his major works, including overtures from The Barber of Seville and The Thieving Magpie, with tales illustrating the artist's life, the historical period, anecdotes, love relationships and a hint of gossip! Enjoy an evening concert filled with Pegoraro's deep passion and enthusiasm for music.