classical music

Artown and the Steinway Gallery of Reno present The 5 Browns on Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts 100 South Virginia Street in Reno.

Dr. Jessica Dodge-Overstreet is an alum of Carson High School and the Reno Philharmonic’s Youth Symphony Program, and since then she’s performed across the US as well as in Canada, France, and Russia.

Classical Tahoe, a celebration of classical music that aims to enrich the cultural and community vitality of Lake Tahoe, is adapting its annual Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series in Incline Village from July 30 to August 16. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the careers of musicians and artists, the performance nonprofit seeks to bring awareness on how chamber groups can perform safely for the community while providing a transformative, intimate music experience.

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.

The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra, also known as TOCCATA, helps you celebrate the Fourth of July spirit with family and friends, close to home. Our 14th annual “BOPS” concert, conducted by Maestro James Rawie, is a delightful summer event that we perform at Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville on Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m.

The third year of TedxCarson City brought discussions to the community, by the community, ranging in topics from exploring new sounds in classical music traditions, to computer hacking, to ending the cycle of poverty, and many more.

The sweeping, intimate and heart-rending drama of Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” will be presented by TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, April 13-19 with performances in Gardnerville, Incline Village and Reno.

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony), a non-profit organization founded by internationally-renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh is going to present “World Music Award Night” on Dec. 16, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Reno-based Chakrapani Singh has been working to promote the music of India for the last 20 years. Singh is an award-winning and internationally respected instrumentalist with a unique repertoire ranging from traditional, classical compositions on the slide guitar to his innovative improvisational renditions on the Kachappi Veena, a plucked stringed instrument originating in ancient India.

Music, artisans and food come together at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 28 from 4 to to 8 p.m. in a “Musical Jamboree."

The soothing melody of classical music wafted through the air of downtown Carson City tonight, courtesy of the Carson City Symphony hosting its 34th annual Pops Party concert at the Capital Amphitheater on the grounds of the Nevada Capitol complex.

The Carson City Symphony Association presents Nerds of Paradise in a house recital on Saturday, June 2 at the historic Bliss Mansion in Carson City.

Customers can sip on a drink, or enjoy lunch while local musicians create a relaxing, yet productive ambiance. Often completely acoustic, customers find the music lifts the mood and adds productivity for those typing away on laptops.

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization founded by Internationally renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh going to present ”World Music Award Night" on Dec. 2nd 2017 @ 6.30 PM at Center for Spiritual Living, 4685 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV 89509

Sierra Music Society continues its fine Artists In Concert programs with “Just One Night” on Tuesday, August 1st at 7 pm. The concert will be at St. John’s Presbyterian Church located at 1070 West Plumb Lane in Reno, NV. “Just One Night” will feature the lovely soprano Jamie Wenner and tenor Neal Long accompanied by Andrea Lenz. The concert lasts about an hour and is a relaxing way to enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting. Admission is $15. If you are looking for a way to introduce children or a novice to the world of classical music, this is it!

Sierra Music Society continues its fine Artists In Concert programs with “To Opera, with Love” on Saturday, May 20th at 5 pm. The concert will be at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church located at 3680 US Highway 395 South in Carson City, NV.

“To Opera, with Love” will feature the lovely soprano Irina Kasimova and baritone/tenor Chris Nelson accompanied by Bryan Chuan. The concert lasts about an hour and is a relaxing way to enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting. Admission is $15 General; $12 Seniors/Students/Military; and $10 Twelve and under.

Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools ensembles, conducted by Laura Gibson and guest conductor Dr. Brian Fox, will present a "Spring Fling" concert on Thursday, April 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

Community Yogi presents Gong Immersions for Health and Wellness with Avilone Starre every 3rd Saturday 11 a.m. to noon in Carson City. Join us in the Brewery Arts Center's beautiful Ballroom for an introduction to the healing power of the gong. The gong’s powerful frequencies flow through the body easily, clearing and raising the parts of our body that are out of tune, that are giving off a lower frequency. It leaves us feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalized, stronger and more optimistic about life.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, presents its first concert of 2017 on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. with a “Celebrations Old & New" concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William St. in Carson City.

Sierra Music Society continues its popular Salon Series with Food Tastings/Wine Pairings, Soloists, and Fun on Sunday, February 12th at 4 pm. We are partnering with Fine Vines Wine Shop at 6300 Mae Anne Avenue #3 in Northwest Reno to present “Decadence, Divas & Divos” for an evening of social pleasure. For just $75 you will enjoy Wine Tastings/Food Pairings in three courses with a wine sommelier selecting and discussing the wines. Beautiful music sung by soloists from P’Opera! in an up-close-and-personal setting will be the entertainment.

Carlos Montejana and Alyssa Butler of Carson City were awarded the first annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association last month.

Sierra Music Society is offering a wonderful day of Opera, Food and Fun on Saturday, January 7th at 9:55 am. We are partnering with Century Riverside 12 and Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery in Downtown Reno to present “Opera and Lunch”; a Saturday of opera and friendly, social enjoyment.

Strings in the Schools, Carson City Symphony's after-school program, presents its 7th annual "This is Not a Christmas Concert" on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City.

Perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre returns to Carson City Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25-27. Featuring Erica Chipp of the Smuin Ballet in San Francisco as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Oliver Adams of Diablo Ballet in Concord, CA as Cavalier, this 28th year of performances is not to be missed.

TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus makes a stop in Carson City for its 11th annual WinterFest with the “Brrroque Masters” concert series Jan. 3, 6, 8 and 10. The concert series is dedicated to the memory of Mark Lord, TOCCATA’s principal trumpet player 2007-2014.

With the Epic Rides Off-Road Series mountain biking race set for this summer, the Carson City Visitors Bureau can pump up the fat tire frenzy along with its promotion thanks in part to a $4,000 grant, among 65 approved for funding from the state’s rural tourism program, Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison announced Wednesday.

Perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” as performed by the Pinkerton Ballet Theatre returns to Carson City Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27-29. Featuring Erica Chipp of the Smuin Ballet in San Francisco as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Maykel Solas as Cavalier, this 27th year of performances is not to be missed.

Classical music of Spain and Hollywood’s most celebrated movie scores will highlight a weekend filled with Latin-fused flamenco and string symphony as world renowned guitarist Ana Vidović, opens and famed double bass player Jeremy McCoy closes the second weekend of Lake Tahoe SummerFest, Aug. 7-9 in Incline Village, Nev.

Lake Tahoe SummerFest’s fourth season, “Passport to a World of Music,” will bring Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn to audiences July 31 – Aug. 16. The three weekend series of nine different concerts will transport attendees through masterpieces translated by renowned artists and a nationally acclaimed orchestra of 40 players.

Music lovers can enjoy a musical event Feb. 21 at the Laxalt Auditorium, Reno where the renowned harpist Marina Roznitovosky of University of Nevada and renowned Veena player Chakrapani Singh on his Kachappi Veena will play a unique collaboration of Western and Indian Classical Music.

A beautiful sound of Harp and a melodious sound of Kachappi Veena will give a new dimension to the music world. A combination of harmony and melody will be accompanied by Peter Fairley on tabla. The event begins at 7 p.m.