The Piano Concerto: “Up North”

On April 25, 2025, Pesca gave the world premiere of his piano concerto, “Up North,” with the Idaho State-Civic Symphony under the direction of Maestra Nell Flanders. The piece transported listeners through the vivid memories of childhood travels—capturing moments of cheer, nostalgia, charm, and the warmth of family. Pesca’s expressive and technically brilliant playing brought this deeply personal work to life and was met with a standing ovation from the audience of more than 1,000, enthusiastically praising Pesca for his imaginatively colorful composition and virtuosic performance. This groundbreaking piece was preserved in a professional recording session the following morning, and will be released by City Creek Records in an upcoming season.