This concert honors the 100th birthday (October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) of legendary pianist Roger Williams. The Concordia University Symphony Orchestra and Choir performed Roger’s original musical arrangements, conducted by Dr. Jeff Held, featuring pianist Bryan Pezzone, and narrated by Dr. Jo Ellen Chatham.
Because Roger often performed Rhapsody in Blue with symphonies and recorded it on his Gershwin album, we celebrated another milestone—the 100th anniversary of the debut of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, with pianist Dr. Hyunjoo Choi, making this tribute especially meaningful.
Legendary entertainer Pat Boone attended the concert, and in a heartfelt finale, he joined the orchestra to perform The Impossible Dream—using Roger’s original arrangement as a touching tribute to their longtime friendship.
Concert Program:
- Star Spangled Banner
Dr. Hyunjoo Choi, piano:
- Rhapsody in Blue
Bryan Pezzone, piano:
- Someone to Watch Over Me
- I Got Rhythm
- Phantom of the Opera
- Abide With Me
- Autumn Leaves
- Concerto for Chopsticks
- The Impossible Dream, with guest star Pat Boone
*For more Roger Williams* https://linktr.ee/rogerwilliams.music
Learn more about Concordia University Irvine at https://www.cui.edu/arts/music
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