Roger Williams Centennial Concert

  • September 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (Yorba Linda)

    18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
    Yorba Linda, California 92886
Ticket Price Free This event is now over
Description

Roger Williams Centennial Concert

Saturday, September 28

10:00 AM Concert in the East Room 
12:00 PM Panel Discussion

Concordia Symphony Orchestra
Jeff Held, conductor 
Hyunjoo Choi, piano 
Bryan Pezzone, piano

Richard Nixon Foundation and the National Archives at the Richard Nixon Library and Museum

Roger Williams - the Keys to His Success, with songs played on the Roger Williams Steinway by request Roger Williams (1924-2011), the greatest-selling pianist in history, performed for nine American presidents, earning him the title, “Pianist to the Presidents.” Williams who performed locally at the Nixon Library and Crystal Cathedral, is being honored with a centennial concert of his American Songbook recordings by the CSO and guest pianists, in partnership with the Richard Nixon Foundation, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, and Concordia's Center for Civics Education. The concert opens with George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" followed by additional songs using his arrangements in cooperation with the Roger Williams estate.

Roger Williams (1924-2011), pianist for nine American presidents and Orange County resident, is remembered for his American Songbook recordings, including "Autumn Leaves" in 1955, which is the only instrumental to reach #1 on the Billboard popular music charts. The Sinfonietta partners with the Richard Nixon Library to present a special concert of musical arrangements, shared exclusively by the Roger Williams estate. 

Star-Spangled Banner (arr. Steve Young)
Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) (Dr. Hyunjoo Choi, piano)

Roger Williams arrangements (Bryan Pezzone, piano)

  • Someone to Watch Over Me
  • I’ve Got Rhythm
  • Autumn Leaves
  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Abide with Me
  • Concerto for Chopsticks
  • The Impossible Dream

    Location: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (Yorba Linda)

    Tickets: FREE - no tickets, first-come first served. Arrive early to ensure seating. 

 

Date & Time

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue Details

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (Yorba Linda)

18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, California 92886 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (Yorba Linda)
Concordia University Irvine

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