Two Programs of Orchestral Music and One Program of Opera

Abstract

The dissertation consisted of three conducting recitals.

RECITAL 1 November 15, 2015, 2:00 p.m., Power Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Performed by University Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theater of the School of Music Theater and Dance, University of Michigan. Program: Gianni Schicchi, Giacomo Puccini.

RECITAL 2 January 10, 2016, 5:00 p.m., McIntosh Theatre, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Works performed by an assembled orchestra of students of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Program: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Symphony No. 5, Jean Sibelius.

RECITAL 3 February 13, 2016, 8:00 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Works performed by Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and Mambo Kings. Program, Melodia, Richard Delaney; Blue Mambo à la Turk, Dave Brubeck (arranged by Richard Delaney); Tres Lindas Cubanas, Guillermo Castillo (arranged by Richard Delaney); El Cumbanchero, Rafael Hernandez (arranged by Richard Delaney); Day Tripper, John Lennon-Paul McCartney (arranged by Richard Delaney); Milonga del Angel, Astor Piazzola (arranged by Richard Delaney); Marinera, Richard Delaney; Danzón, Richard Delaney; Oye Como Va, Tito Puente.