No need to drive to Reno for great classical music: Upcoming international soloist concerts in Carson City, Minden
Stellar violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn joins TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for the 10th year, performing one of the finest and most popular gems in the concerto repertoire. Ms. Pitcairn plays Mendelssohn's beloved "Violin Concerto" on the legendary 1720 "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius.
And the orchestra and chorus celebrate their 15th anniversary, under the direction of founding Artistic Director and Conductor James Rawie, with one of the greatest monuments in Western music: Bach's "B Minor Mass."
Performances include Minden on Jan. 31 and Carson City on Feb. 4.
Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn has a well-deserved reputation as one of America’s most beloved soloists. Since her New York debut at Lincoln Center in 2000, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, all over Europe, and in China and Hong Kong. She plays the legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius of 1720 (which inspired the Academy award-winning film, “The Red Violin”). Read her full biography at www.toccatatahoe.org.
You will immediately recognize the main melodies of Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto” – it’s that popular! But let yourself be swept away by the turbulent passion of the opening movement, the languid beauty of the slow movement, and the giddy, high-spirited energy of the finale.
Bach’s “B Minor Mass” is the monumental summary of his life’s (prodigious!) work, an all-embracing hymn of belief. With a huge variety of musical styles (but always Bach’s brilliant fugues), you’ll hear choruses in up to six parts, plus arias that might include coloratura fireworks!
WHERE and WHEN:
Friday, Jan. 31, 7:00 p.m., Minden – CVIC Hall, 1606 Esmeralda Ave.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m., Carson City – Shepherd-Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Hwy 395
Friday, Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m., Incline Village -- The Chateau, 955 Fairway Blvd.
Sunday, Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m., South Lake Tahoe – St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave.
For additional information, please call 775-298-6989; e-mail ToccataTahoe@gmail.com; or visit us at www.ToccataTahoe.org or https://www.facebook.com/toccatatahoe/.
Concerts are made possible in part by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation and the Nevada Arts Council.
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