The Santa Fe Symphony Concertmaster, David Felberg, performs Jennifer Higdon’s 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning Concerto for Violin in its Santa Fe debut. This brilliant program opens with Starburst for String Orchestra by Jessie Montgomery and concludes with a performance of Beethoven’s anthem to freedom and liberty—Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, “Eroica”—and its retracted dedication to Napoleon, once the French had occupied the composer’s native Vienna.

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Eroica

Lensic Performing Arts Center

Join the Peoria Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of Irish music at the "Faith and Begorrah" concert. This special event, conducted by George Stelluto and featuring the exceptional talents of percussionist Cynthia Yeh, will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Peoria Civic Center Theater, located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Illinois 61602.

The evening will commence with the lobby opening at 6:30 pm, followed by the concert beginning at 7:30 pm. The program includes a captivating lineup of compositions that celebrate the rich musical heritage of Ireland, including Joan Trimble's "Suite for Strings," Jesse Montgomery's "Procession for Solo Percussion," Charles Villiers Stanford's "Irish Rapsody No. 1, Op. 7," and Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite."

Cynthia Yeh, renowned for her role as principal percussionist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since June 2007, brings her extraordinary skills to the forefront of this performance. With a rich background that includes serving as principal percussionist for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and holding degrees from the University of British Columbia and Temple University, Yeh's participation promises to elevate the evening's musical offerings.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an unforgettable experience of Irish music and culture with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra at "Faith and Begorrah." Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds and rhythms of Ireland, performed by some of the most talented musicians in the field.

Faith and Begorrah

Peoria Civic Center Theater

Winner of the 2020 New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Auditions and the 2019 Astral Artists National Competition, Mr. Goodpasture has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.; Benaroya Hall in Seattle; Koerner Hall in Toronto; and Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall, and Weill Recital Hall in New York City. He has performed in the festivals at Ravinia, Aspen, Caramoor, Sarasota, and Port Townsend.  Additionally, he received top prizes at the Serge Koussevitzky Competition for Pianists and the Washington, Dallas, Iowa and Seattle international piano competitions.

Winter Concert, featuring pianist Christopher Goodpasture

Central Bucks South High School

This intimate concert showcases the Baroque and Neoclassical eras alongside contemporary American voices. Works include Jessie Montgomery’s energetic Starburst, Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, and Stravinsky’s playful Pulcinella Suite. Guest violinist Megan Karls joins the orchestra for Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, with additional selections from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Strings RV156.

Jesse Montgomery

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 24, 2026

Life · Wyoming Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Apr 13, 2025

Eroica · The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Mar 14, 2025

Faith and Begorrah · Peoria Symphony Orchestra

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