Peter Richard Conte with Nationally Recognized Mezzo-soprano, Stacey Rishoi Peter Richard Conte is one of the most brilliant “orchestral” organists of this era. He possesses an unparalleled technical facility, with an exceptional ear for tonal color, and an innovative programming style. He is the fourth Wanamaker Grand Court Organist and presides over the world’s largest fully functioning musical instrument (29,000 pipes) at Macy’s Center City in downtown Philadelphia. Program: Chaconne in E-minor, D. Buxtehude; Adagio in E major, F. Bridge; Regina Coeli, M. Dupre; Fantasia on “Nearer My God, To Thee” S. Karg-Elert; Regina Coeli, from Cavaliera Rusticana, P. Mascagni; Moonlight Music from Capriccio, R. Strauss; The Lost Chord, A. Sullivan; Toccata in B-flat minor, L. Vierne; Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin, R. Wagner; Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin, R. Wagner. With Nationally Recognized Mezzo-soprano, Stacey Rishoi: Urlicht, from Sym. No. 2, G. Mahler; Leibestod from Tristan and Isolde, R. Wagner.
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