PORTLAND — Broadway performer Mark Jacoby will join University of Southern Maine faculty and guest artists on Friday, Sept. 16, in a performance of two instrumental/narrative works at the first Fall 2011 Spotlight concert.

Featured will be two 20th century classics: Igor Stravinsky’s “L’histoire du soldat” (The Soldier’s Tale), 1918; and Sir William Tanner Walton’s orchestration of “Façade,” a salute to the collection of poems by Edith Sitwell.

Jacoby, who is playing the Wizard of Oz in the first national tour of “Wicked,” will narrate both works.

Jacoby’s Broadway credits include roles as Walter Hobbs in “Elf;” Father in “Ragtime;” Gaylord Ravenal in “Show Boat” (Tony and Outer Critics Award nominations); the Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera;” Baron von Gaigern in “Grand Hotel;” Vittorio Vidal in “Sweet Charity” (Theatre World Award); Padre Perez, Man of “La Mancha;” Padre Perez in “Man of La Mancha;” and Judge Turpin in “Sweeney Todd.”

“L’histoire du soldat,” comprised of dissonant notes and striking rhythm, was inspired by the composer’s experiences in World War I. The story is told in narrative dialogue. Written for seven players, “L’histoire” reflects Stravinsky’s belief that economy in musical settings was vital in the impoverished post-war world. The work will be performed by USM faculty members Peter Martin, conductor; Betty Rines, trumpet; Robert Lehmann, violin; and Thomas Parchman, clarinet. They will be joined by area musicians Nicholas Orovich, trombone; Janet Polk, bassoon; George Calvert, bass; and Nancy Smith, percussion.

Walton’s orchestration of “Façade,” first performed in 1923, features a progressive score that encompasses Sitwell’s poetry read by a narrator with musical accompaniment. It will be performed by Rines, Parchman, Orovich, Smith, flutist Krysia Tripp, cellist Deborah Dabczynski and saxophonist Barry Saunders. The piece will be conducted by Martin.

The performance will begin at 8 p.m. in Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center on Bedford Street. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors and $5 for students/children. They may be purchased at the door. For more information, call 780-5555.