John Mark Pellegrino

Artistic Director

Celebrating

Our 34th Season!

Opening Gala

sponsored by GREENWOOD CREDIT UNION

Thursday, June 4th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

Federal Reserve Restaurant ˇ 60 Dorrance St. ˇ Providence, RI

 

Save the date for this grand event opening the 34th season of Music on the Hill. 

The night will include fine hors d'oeuvres, an opportunity to meet many of the returning Rhode Island musicians who will be performing selections from the concert series and a delicious dessert bar following the performance.

 

Gala Menu

Hors d'oeuvres served before the performance

Pastry Spirals - Brie Pear & Almond ~ Imported Ham & Swiss

Grilled Rosemary Chicken Kabob

Tenderloin of Beef Crostini with Roasted Pepper and Horseradish

Broiled Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney

Grilled Vegetable Melange on Peppered Virgin Olive Oil Crostini

Spanikopita with Spinach and Feta in Fillo

Baby Crab Cakes with Dill and Caper Sauce

Pot Stickers

Crispy Thin Crust Grilled Pizza Assortment
 Tomato ~ Basil ~ Roasted Red Peppers ~ Caramelized Onion  ~ Spinach & Mushrooms
Brine Cured Olives ~ Pecorino ~ Gorgonzola & Mozzarella Cheeses

Assorted Bruschetta

          Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil ~ Grilled Vegetable Mélange

      Seasoned Spinach ~ Kalamata Olives & Feta

 International Cheese Assortment

Brie ~ Cheddar ~ Swiss and Goat Cheese with Crackers, Breads and Crisps
Garnished with Grapes and Fresh Fruit

     Desserts served after the performance

Petite Pot de Chocolate ~ Dense Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream

Fresh Fruit Crepes with Brandied Cream Filling

Apple Cinnamon

Citron Mousse with Refreshing Lemon Lime Zest

 

Nielsen's Serenata Invano

Performed by Daniel Gilbert, Elisa Kohanski, John Mark Pellegrino, Roland Pandolfi and Michael Parker-Harley

Clarke's Prelude & Allegro movements

Performed by Suzanne LeFevre and Daniel Gilbert

Mozart's Flute Quartet in A Major, Minuet & Rondo movements

Performed by Jennifer Parker-Harley, Lisa Dempsey, Susan Culpo and Elisa Kohanski

Gould's Benny's Gig, selected movements

Performed by Daniel Gilbert and John Mark Pellegrino

Schulhoff's Concertino, Andante & Rondino movements

Performed by Jennifer Parker-Harley, Suzanne LeFevre and John Mark Pellegrino

Mozart's Oboe Quartet, Allegro movement

Performed by Anne Gabriele, Lisa Dempsey, Susan Culpo and Trevor Handy

Gershwin's Lullaby

Performed by Lisa Dempsey, Kristen Pellegrino, Susan Culpo, Trevor Handy and John Mark Pellegrino

Evan Price's arrangement of  Cole Porter's Begin and Beguine

Performed by Kristen Pellegrino, Lisa Dempsey, Suzanne LeFevre and Elisa Kohanski

Ticket price:  $75 per person / $125 per couple.

All Programs and Artists Subject to Change

 

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