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This web page shows the individual 'web advertisement' pages for our previous concerts, August 2018 and onwards.
For many concerts, text with new video links to YouTube "live" performances have been added.
If you would like to browse through previous recordings of TOCCATA live performances, our YouTube "channel" is Here.
Performances are scheduled for the following dates:
This program features our talented orchestra musicians as soloists in a program of music from the Baroque period.
Concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.
Joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic "Hallelujah" Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. This Baroque masterwork, expressing the themes of hope, redemption and grace, showcases the magnificent artistry and skill of our celebrated orchestra and chorus, complemented by exceptional soloists. Join us for this wonderful holiday tradition!
This holiday concert also includes "O Holy Night" and other seasonal carols that the audience will be most welcome to join in singing.
The Messiah series marks the completion of TOCCATA’ s 17th Season. Joining the TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for this production are Joy Strotz, Anne Davidson, and Madison Hatten sopranos; Amanda Price, mezzo; Robert Bousquet, Michael Lloyd, tenors; and Chris Nelson and Erik Linnell, baritones. The TOCCATA Chamber Orchestra features Heidi Modr as concertmaster; David Brock and Nick Haines as continuo; and William Cates and Joe Savage on Baroque trumpets. All performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.
Sarah Coyl, Violin Soloist.
This concert Series was dedicated to all firemen and first responders that helped save South Lake Tahoe in the Caldor Fire. All concert performances were be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.
SARAH COYL, violin — Heralded by Reno Arts News for her "tender" playing, Sarah Coyl enjoys a diverse musical career playing and teaching violin and viola. She is a member of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and an instructor of violin at UNR. As an emerging chamber musician, she has performed on viola with world-renowned pianist Joyce Yang. She earned her Master's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she won an opportunity to play the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the University Orchestra. Coyl has collaborated with folk and rock bands, even performing with Michael Bolton and Johnny Mathis. Her latest endeavor is an album project of her own arrangements of music from Tchaikovsky’s ballets, arranged for violin and guitar. The album will be published with PARMA recordings and release is slated for early 2023. Sarah Coyl performs on a nearly-new Violin, completed in early 2022 by Reno NV Luthier Tim Dodd.
A Salute to America with Broadway, Opera and Patriotic music. Celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends, close to home! All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.
Performances:
Our 17th annual “BOPS” concert, is a delightful summer event that we perform in four venues around Lake Tahoe & Reno. Revel in full orchestra and chorus performances of patriotic favorites, be swept off your feet by great opera arias, join in a sing-along, and, if you're the highest bidder, you'll conduct the orchestra in "The Stars and Stripes Forever"!
Take just a sip of classical music as you tap your toes to the popular "Hoe Down" from Copland's Rodeo, and hear guest violinist Heidi Hatch dazzle with the Carmen Fantasy and Monti's Czardas. Father/Daughter team of Robert and Emily Bousquet will delight with Broadway hits, and Liudmila Mullin will taunt you with her seducing love aria from Bizet's Carmen.
Anyone who enjoys beautiful singing will love the duets and solos by our gifted operatic soloists Joy Strotz, Jackie Lengfelder, Anne Davidson, Amanda Price, Chris Nelson and Stuart Duke. Our delightful sampler includes the lovely “Evening Prayer Duet” from Hansel & Gretel and the impassioned Andrea Bocelli hit, "Time to Say Goodbye". The tutti finale is a toast to wine and good living with Verdi's Brindisi from La Traviata.
Grass lawn seating (general admission) at Bartley Ranch is free, and is sponsored by Artown. Free lawn seating is also offered in Paradise Park (South Lake Tahoe) and the Truckee Amphitheater (Truckee).
Violinist Alex Eisenberg In connection with the Classy Classics concert series, TOCCATA is delighted to also present three 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser events. These intimate home concerts present arias, duets, and chamber music, in an intimate setting. Each Soiree features Pianist Donna Axton, with dazzling Ukrainian Violinst Alex Eisenberg. Additional Orchestra Soloists will also perform opera arias and Broadway favorites. Light appetizers & spirits will be served — along with delightful conversation opportunities.
These events are held in the homes of our generous sponsors. Advance VIP tickets are required for these events, and quantities are extremely limited (30 per event) for these indoor venues due to limited space.
VIP Tickets cost $150 per person, or $250 for couples. Seating is limited and Soirees will sell out in advance.
Ukrainian violinist Alex Eisenberg performs the much-beloved Saint Saens: Violin Concerto #3. We will conclude each of these concerts with Beethoven: Symphony #6 Pastoral.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
Composed in 1727 and lost for over 100 years, Bach's St. Matthew Passion is widely regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music.
The first performance of the was given at the Leipzig Thomaskirche, on Good Friday of 1727. But Bach substantially revised his greatest, most complex liturgical work in 1736, and the Toccata Presentations are based on that version. The St Matthew Passion, in this form, was his last major composition for the Leipzig congregations.
The St. Matthew Passion was written for two separate Choirs, accompanied by two small Orchestras. In most Arias, only one Orchestra provides accompaniment. The Choirs are sometime separated, but more often sing in unison or antiphony - moving the story forwards, and also providing commentary on the events. At different times, the Choruses appear as an unruly mob, or quiet witnesses, or actual participants in the story.
Vocal Soloists for this presentation will include: Morgan Manifacier as the Evangelist; Stuart Duke as Jesus; Joy Strotz as Mother Mary; Michael Lloyd as Peter; Anne Davidson and Ania Helwing, each appearing as Mary Magdelene on different dates.
The Two TOCCATA Orchestras will feature Jeff Lindhorst as Concertmaster for Orchestra One; Ondine Parker as Concertmaster for Orchestra Two; David Brock, on keyboard; Nick Haines, and Lou Groffman, as cello continuo players within the Orchestras.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
Please stay tuned for updates to this schedule. General Seating is FREE for these Concerts, and Donations are appreciated. Some venues are quite small, and reservations are strongly recommended.
The Orchestra and Chorus will perform Bach's Magnificat. This is followed by Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing on the 'Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius' violin, performing Wieniawski's famous Violin Concerto #2 with the Orchestra.
Henri Wieniaswki was the most famous violinist of his time. At age 9, he was granted special permissions to become a student at the Paris Conservatoire (being under age 12, and also being from Poland). About two years later, he entered and won first prize at the Graduate's Competition - an astounding accomplishment, still being too young to even qualify for admission.
Although formidable in all ways, Wieniawski was especially expert in bowing styles, and this concerto displays one of his favorite techniques: The up-bow "flying spiccato", which the greatest of players (including Liz) can contain maintain for an indefinite number of notes. This technique appears many times in the first and 3rd movements.
This concerto is a 'standard', and is generally counted among the top 10 violin concertos of all time. But Wieniaswki developed heart trouble at a relatively young age, and began taking breaks within concerts from age 35 onwards. He died in 1880 at age 45.
On Saturday, February 12th & 19th, Toccata will also present a Soiree Musicale Fundraiser beginning at 3pm with special guest Elizabeth Pitcairn. These event occur in the gorgeous homes of our supporters. Ms Pitcairn will perform dazzling selections on Violin, with pianist Donna Axton. Toccata Choral Guests will also appear. Fine wines and snacks will be served. VIP Tickets are required for this event, and quantities are limited.
This program features Toccata's own musicians as soloists in a program of music from the Baroque period.
Concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Performances are scheduled for the following dates:
The TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will conclude their 16th Season with a Production of HANDEL’S MESSIAH, along with seasonal carols that the audience will be most welcome to join in singing.
Vocal Soloists for these performances will include soloists from our Chorus, and other area musicians.
The TOCCATA Orchestra features
Brian Fox and
Jeffrey Lindhorst as Concertmasters;
David Brock and
Nick Haines as continuo; with
William Cates and Joe Savage on Baroque (piccolo) Trumpet.
All performances will be conducted by
Maestro James Rawie.
Performances are being planned for several distinct and festive venues:
Heidi Hatch, Violin Soloist.
The 'Memorial' concerts occur in remembrance of September 11, 2001. They also memorialize the loss of other persons, at other times and places. All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Concert Locations are tentative, and may be changed due to smoke. Click on any location to see a map:
In connection with the ROMANTIX concert series, TOCCATA is delighted to present two 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser Events. These Concerts present arias, duets, and chamber music, in an intimate setting. Toccata Choral and Orchestra Soloists will perform. Fine wines and Snacks will be served - along with delightful conversation opportunities.
These events will be in the elegant homes of generous TOCCATA Sponsors. Advance tickets are required for these events, and quantities are extremely limited.
The first Soiree will take place in Genoa, NV on Saturday, August 7, also at 4:00pm.
A second and unique Soiree, David Brock's Hot Agust Pipes, will take place in Zephyr Cove, NV on Thursday, August 12 at 5:00pm. In this Soiree, featuring different musicians and guests, music for Organ and Piano will be featured. The home was built around a magnificent pipe organ. Fine wines, snacks and conversations are again in abundance. For details,please view this PDF. Tickets for this Soiree are available from Toccata's site (below) or from David Brock's own website, www.davidbrockmusic.com/
Due to the close proximity of musicians and guests, we must insist that ALL attendees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in advance. Tickets are tax-deductible and cost $125 per person. All Soirees are likely to sell out in advance, so book your tickets early.
The Toccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra will be performing three Romantic Masterworks at a series of Concerts in August:
The concert begins with Rossini's famous Overture to the Barber of Seville.
This is followed by Beethoven's Symphony #1 in C major Op.21, in which he begins to transition from Classical styles and forms.
The concerts will conclude with the challenging and famous Concerto #2 in C minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pianist Nada will be Soloist for the Rachmaninoff.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
In connection with the BOPS concert series, TOCCATA is delighted to also present two 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser events. These Concerts present arias duets, and chamber music, in an Intimate setting. Soirees feature Broadway, Opera, Classical, and Popular tunes. Musicians will include singers Brad Perry, Ludmilla Mullin, and Stewart Duke, along with other Soloists and a wonderful small-scale Orchestra. Fine wines and Snacks will be served - along with delightful conversation opportunities.
These events are held in the elegant homes of generous TOCCATA Sponsors. Advance tickets are required for these events, and quantities are extremely limited.
Due to the close proximity of musicians and guests, we must insist that ALL attendees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in advance. Tickets cost $125 per person, and all Soirees will sell out in advance.
Come and celebrate the Holiday with TOCCATA, performing Opera, Patriotic, and Popular numbers with a full Orchestra. The full program can be seen here: 2021-BOPS-program.pdf
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission at all locations. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
Grass lawn seating (general admission) at Bartley Ranch is free, and is sponsored by Artown. Free lawn seating is also offered in Paradise Park (South Lake Tahoe) and the Truckee Amphitheater (Truckee).
Violinist Alex Eisenberg
In connection with this concert series, TOCCATA is delighted to also present three 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser events.
These intimate Concerts present arias duets, and chamber music, in an Intimate setting. Each Soiree features Pianist Katie Lauder Cardoza, with dazzling Violinst Alex Eisenberg. Additional
Toccata Choral and Chamber Soloists will also appear.
Fine wines and Snacks will be served - along with delightful conversation opportunities.
These events are held in the homes of generous TOCCATA Sponsors. Advance tickets are required for these events, and quantities are extremely limited.
Due to the close proximity of musicians and guests, we must insist that ALL attendees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in advance. Tickets cost $125 per person, and all Soirees will sell out in advance.
The concerts in this Series open with Rossini's William Tell Overture. After that rousing start, Guest violinist Alex Eisenberg performs the much-beloved Violin Concerto in E minor by Felix Mendelssohn.
We will conclude each of these concerts with Beethoven's Symphony #5 in C minor.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
The first performance of the St. Matthew Passion was given at the Leipzig Thomaskirche, on Good Friday of 1727. But Bach substantially revised his greatest, most complex liturgical work in 1736, and the Toccata Presentations are based on that version. The St Matthew Passion, in this form, was his last major composition for the Leipzig congregations.
The St. Matthew Passion was written for two separate Choirs, accompanied by two small Orchestras. In most Arias, only one Orchestra provides accompaniment. The Choirs are sometime separated, but more often sing in unison or antiphony - moving the story forwards, and also providing commentary on the events. At different times, the Choruses appear as an unruly mob, or quiet witnesses, or actual participants in the story.
Vocal Soloists for this presentation will include: Michael DeWayne as the Evangelist; Stuart Duke as Jesus; Michael Lloyd as Peter; Richard Haines as Judas; Erik Linnel as Pilate; and Richard Haines as the Priest. Joy Strotz will appear as Mother Mary.
The Two TOCCATA Orchestras will feature Brian Fox as Concertmaster for Orchestra One; Kate Peterson as Concermaster for Orchestra Two; With David Brock, Katie Lauder Cardoza, Nick Haines, and Lou Groffman, as continuo.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
These Concerts will be performed without ticketing. Donations are preferred at the door, or online at the donations page.
The TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra begins our 16th Season with BRRROQUE MASTERS. Nearly all of our players are already vaccine recipients (being school teachers, or over age 65).
We do not require that Concert attendees be vaccinated already, but we will enforce strictly limited audience seating with widely-spaced "social distancing". Masks are required. This program features Toccata's own musicians as Soloists in a program of music from the baroque period.
The Continuo performers are Nick Haines on Cello, and Katie Lauder Cardoza on Kebyoards. Concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie.
Performances occurred on scheduled for the following dates:The EPIC performances begin with selections of the J.S. Bach choral masterwork, Mass in B Minor, performed by the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and soloists. The second half features violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing Felix Mendelssohn’s celebrated Violin Concerto in E minor.
In all performances of EPIC, virtuoso violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn plays in collaboration with the world-famous “Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius violin which was previously owned by the Mendelssohn family. These performances will be particularly meaningful as Ms. Pitcairn will be playing the Mendelssohn Concerto on the Red Mendelssohn violin.
Ms. Pitcairn is featured in a DVD special feature of the Academy Award-winning film “The Red Violin,” and regularly performs with top orchestras around the world. TOCCATA is thrilled to showcase this incredible talent during our EPIC series.
The Concert Press Release can be downloaded here. These Concert locations and times are all confirmed:
The TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra continues the 15th 'WinterFest' Season with BRRROQUE MASTERS, feauturing Guest Artists and Toccata's own Soloists in a program of music from the baroque period.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. The following dates and times are Confirmed:
The TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Soloists celebrates the new year a bit early - with champagne, waltzes, and popular music from our classical repertoire. Bring dancing shoes, if you like! (For practice beforehand, try out 'The Waltz of the Flowers' from Tchiakovsky's "Nutcracker" ballet, or the "Blue Danube Waltz" by Johan Strauss II. Both are on the program.)
This festive concert will occur on Saturday, December 29, from 4:00 pm until about 6:00 pm. Hors d'oeuvres and Champagne will be served. Please reserve tickets early (before November 29), because this concert depends on advance ticket sales. Tickets (table seating only) cost $100 per person.
To obtain a map to the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Pavillion-Ballroom, You may click the following link:
TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus celebrates the Christmas Season with a Production of HANDEL’s MESSIAH, along with seasonal carols that the audience will be most welcome to join in singing.
Vocal Soloists for these perfromances may include: Joy Strotz, Becky Earl, Anne Davidson, sopranos • Kate Kalthoff, mezzo soprano • Brad Perry, Robert Bousquet, tenors • Stuart Duke and Chris Nelson, baritones •
The TOCCATA Orchestra features
Jeffrey Lindhorst and
Brian Fox as concermasters;
David Brock and
Nick Haines as continuo; and
William Cates on Trumpet.
All performances will be conducted by
Maestro James Rawie.
Performances are Scheduled for five distinct and festive venues:
For the Concerts in Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, and Reno: General admission will be $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
For the Genoa Lakes Concert, Sponsorship Table seating is $100. First Row Seating is $75. Admission for rows 2-4 is $55, Row 5 is priced at $40, and seats in the last row cost $25. Tickets for young persons, at Genoa Lakes, have the same pricing as adult tickets.
The TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents a special program, for String Orchestra with Continuo and Percussion, on Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27. Toccata's professional musicians will play "Side-by-Side" with advanced student musicians, and two violin students will be featured in the First Movement of the Bach "Double" Violin Concerto.
Students will have an opportunity to take part in two highly focused rehearsals, followed by two performances with compositions in a variety of musical styles. Our Guest Conductor will be Alex Eisenberg, the frequent TOCCATA Violin Concerto Soloist. He is also the Director of Capriccio Music in Palo Alto, California.Brian Fox and Jeffrey Lindhorst serve as Concertmasters.
The TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will conclude their 2019 'Tahoe Summer MusicFest' with a four concert series beginning on Sunday, September 22 (at 4:30pm, St. John's Presbyterian Church in Reno NV). The concert series commemorates the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, and features the dazzling American Violinst, Elizabeth Pitcairn.
The Choral Soloists will be
Anne Davidson, Soprano, and
Stuart Duke (Baritone).
Brian Fox serves as concertmaster, and
Maestro James Rawie, TOCCATA’s Founder and Artistic Director, will conduct all performances.
For Concerts in Reno, Incline Village, and South Lake Tahoe, General admission will be $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
The fourth Concert will occur Thursday, Sept 26 at 7 pm, in the Pavilion of the The Genoa Lakes Golf Club. Patrons seated in the First Row, and Sponsorship Tables, are invited to attend a a Wine & Hors D’Oeurvres Pre-Concert Reception (starting at 6 pm). Tickets are very limited at this venue, and priced somewhat higher. Reserve your seats early!
The event announcement is Here.
In connection with this concert series, TOCCATA is also delighted to present two 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser events - Intimate Chamber Music Concerts. Each Soiree features violinst Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing on the 'Red Mendelssohn' Stradivarius. Louise Thomas will take part (on Piano), and frequent Toccata Soloist Joy Strotz (Soprano) will sing Arias and Broadway songs. Fine wines and Snacks will be served - along with delightful conversation opportunities.
Advance tickets are required for these events, and quantities are extremely limited.
A live photo from the Concert, September 29:
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission for the 'Romantix' Concert Dates is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE general admission at all locations except Genoa Lakes Golf Club.
"Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
In connection with this concert series, TOCCATA will present a special 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser event, featuring guest Violinist Alex Eisenberg. All proceeds benefit the Toccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Each ticketholder is also given FREE admission to Genoa Lakes Country Club Concert on July 31.
Program highlights include Aaron Copeland’s Hoe Down and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture -- plus many Broadway, Opera, Pops, and Patriotic Favorites you won’t want to miss!
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission at all locations. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students. Lawn seating (general admission) at Bartley Ranch is free, and is sponsored by Artown.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students. Click here for Advance Tickets.
In connection with this concert series, TOCCATA is also delighted to present three 'Soiree Musicale' Fundraiser events - Intimate Chamber Music Concerts.
Each Soiree features the dazzling Piano soloist, Yirong Wang.
Toccata Soloists will also appear with Ms Wang,
presenting arias, duets, and chamber music. Fine wines and Snacks will be served - along with delightful conversation opportunities.
These events are held in the homes of generous TOCCATA Sponsors. Advance tickets are required for these events, and quantities are extremely limited.
The first performance of the St. Matthew Passion was given at the Leipzig Thomaskirche, on Good Friday of 1727. But Bach substantially revised his greatest, most complex liturgical work in 1736, and the Toccata Presentations are based on that version. The St Matthew Passion, in this form, was his last major composition for the Leipzig congregations.
The St. Matthew Passion was written for two separate Choirs, accompanied by two small Orchestras. In most Arias, only one Orchestra provides accompaniment. The Choirs are sometime separated, but more often sing in unison or antiphony - moving the story forwards, and also providing commentary on the events. At different times, the Choruses appear as an unruly mob, or quiet witnesses, or actual participants in the story.
Vocal Soloists for this presentation will include: Daniel Paulson as the Evangelist; Stuart Duke as Jesus; Michael Lloyd as Peter; Richard Haines as Judas; Brad Perry as Pilate; and Chris Nelson as the Priest. Joy Strotz will appear as Mother Mary. Becky Earl and Anne Davidson will also be performing, in other female roles.
The Two TOCCATA Orchestras will feature Jeffrey Lindhorst as Concertmaster for Orchestra One; Rick Stockton as Concertmaster for Orchestra Two; with David Brock, Nick Haines, and Lou Groffman, as continuo.
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Click on any location to see a map:
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
The Orchestra and Chorus will perform selections from Mendelssohn's Oratorio, ELIJAH. This is followed by Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing on the 'Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius' violin, performing Wieniawski's famous Violin Concerto #2 with the Orchestra.
Henri Wieniaswki was the most famous violinist of his time. At age 9, he was granted special permissions to become a student at the Paris Conservatoire (being under age 12, and also being from Poland). About two years later, he entered and won first prize at the Graduate's Competition - an astounding accomplishment, still being too young to even qualify for admission.
Although formidable in all ways, Wieniawski was especially expert in bowing styles, and this concerto displays one of his favorite techniques: The up-bow "flying spiccato", which the greatest of players (including Liz) can contain maintain for an indefinite number of notes. This technique appears many times in the first and 3rd movements.
This concerto is a 'standard', and is generally counted among the top 10 violin concertos of all time. But Wieniaswki developed heart trouble at a relatively young age, and began taking breaks within concerts from age 35 onwards. He died in 1880 at age 45.
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
On Thursday, February 14, Toccata will also present a Soiree Musicale Fundraiser beginning at 3pm with special guest Elizabeth Pitcairn. This event occurs at the gorgeous home of Tom & Carol Burkhart, in Montreux (Southwest of Reno). Ms Pitcairn will perform dazzling selections on Violin, with pianist Donna Axton. Toccata Choral Guests will also appear. Fine wines and snacks will be served. Special Advance Tickets are required for this event, and quantities are limited.
A playlist of the performances on YouTube,The TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will begin the 2019 Season with a classical concert series featuring baroque chamber music masterpieces:
All concert performances will be conducted by Maestro James Rawie. (Click on any location to see a map.)
On Saturday, January 26, TOCCATA will present a Soiree Musicale Fundraiser at 3PM. Join us at the Stateline home of TOCCATA founding member, David Brock. Hear music on his one-of-a-kind 3-manual Casavant pipe organ built for the residence, and his 8' Sabathil and Son concert harpsichord. You will also be treated to a selection of delicious wines and hours d'ouvres.
The program includes the aria “It is enough” from Mendelssohn’s Elijah, sung by baritone Stuart Duke, and also the aria “La Mero saro costante” from Mozart’s opera Il Re Pastore - performed by soprano Anne Davidson and accompanied by violinist Ondine Parker. Stuart and Anne will also perform Mozart’s duet from Don Giovanni, “La ci darem la mano”. David Brock will accompany all guest artists on organ and harpsichord, as well as presenting solo selections on both instruments.
TOCCATA–Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will conclude their 13th Season with a Production of HANDEL’s MESSIAH, along with seasonal carols that the audience will be most welcome to join in singing.
Vocal Soloists for these perfromances will include: Joy Strotz, Becky Earl, Anne Davidson, sopranos • Kate Kalthoff, mezzo soprano • Brad Perry, Robert Bousquet, Owen McIntosh, tenors • Stuart Duke and Chris Nelson, baritones •
The TOCCATA Orchestra features
Jeffrey Lindhorst, and
Brian Fox as concermasters;
David Brock and
Nick Haines as continuo; and
William Cates on Trumpet.
All performances will be conducted by
Maestro James Rawie.
Performances are being planned for five distinct and festive venues:
A very special presentation will be Saturday, December 22 in
The Squaw Valley Olympic Village Lodge and Conference Center,
which will be elaborately & festively decorated for the holiday traditions of Merry Days & Holy Nights.
The evening will begin with a Pre-Show Reception at 5:00 pm, and continues with the musical performance commencing at 6:00 PM.
Ticketing for this special event is handled by Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows.
Tickets for the afternoon Church Presentations (excluding the Squaw Valley Event, and the free 'Heavenly Holdays' performance) are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the concert, or online (using the link below.) General admission to all Church concerts is $30 for adults. Seniors enjoy a $5 discount, and youth 23 and under are admitted free. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will conclude their 2018 'Tahoe Summer MusicFest' with a four concert series beginning on Sunday, September 2 (at 4:00pm, St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville). The concert series commemorates the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.
The TOCCATA Orchestra and Chorus will perform:The concert will open with Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor, featuring guest artist Alex Eisenberg. The concert concludes with selections from Verdi’s solemn symphonic-choral masterpiece, Requiem, with soloists Joy Strotz, Becky Earl, Anne Davidson and Jackie Lengfelder, sopranos; Liudmila Mullin, mezzo; Brad Perry and Michael Dewayne, tenors; and Stuart Duke and Chris Nelson, baritone; performing with the 66 voice Tahoe Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Jeff Lindhorst serves as concertmaster, and Maestro James Rawie, TOCCATA’s Founder and Artistic Director, will conduct all performances.
A Soiree Musicale Fundraiser for this series will take place on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 4:00pm at a private home in Reno featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn performing on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin.
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. Preferred/reserved seating is $40, and $15 for Young persons.
Organist David H. Brock presents his 20th annual HOT AUGUST PIPES. This program will feature Widor's Symphony #5, many other of David's favorites, and an original transcripton of a Scott Joplin Ragtime composition.
Toccata continues the 2018 Summer Music Fest with performances by the Northstar Chamber players, in a concert for Woodwind Quintet - with Eric Kao as guest Pianist.
The chamber Players will perform:In short: Something New, Something Old, Something Wonderful, and Something Fun!
Admission is free for all. Contributions are welcome and encouraged.
The complete program is contained in this PDF file:The Romantic era began with Beethoven and lasted most of the 19th century. Some of the world's greatest and most loved concert works date from this period.
The TOCCATA Orchestra will perform:Peter Lenz, principal cello with the Reno Philharmonic, will be Toccata's guest artist.
✔ Smaller, More Intimate Venues |
✔ A Wide Variety of Music Performed |
✔ Featuring Local Musicians of All Ages |
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Elizabeth Pitcairn, Violin Soloist.
The Performance from December 5, On YouTube.
The Performance from March 27, On YouTube.
The Performance from February 21, On YouTube.
Elizabeth Pitcairn, Violin Soloist.
Video: Elgar's 
Elizabeth Pitcairn, Violin Soloist.
Video: the Aria, 'Erbarme Dich' (From 2018)
Video: The full performance from 2018
Alex Eisenberg, Violin Soloist.
Peter Lenz, Cello Soloist
