Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will continue the celebration of Maestro James Rawie’s 20th Anniversary, with two of the most memorable monuments in Western music: Felix Mendelssohn’s  Violin Concerto in E minor and Antonio Vivaldi’s rousing Gloria. Maureen Yuen, new UNR Faculty  Violin Professor joins Tahoe Philharmonic, bringing to life one of the finest and most popular gems in  the concerto repertoire. Maestro Rawie was the Founder and Artistic Director of TOCCATA for the  past 19 years. TahoePhil is now under his Artistic Direction. 

The series is called Every Piece is Classic. The orchestra sets the tone for the Maestro’s 20th Anniversary Year with the overture to The Impressario, Mozart’s comic opera featuring two opera  divas that do their best to outdo eachother, which TahoePhil will produce later in this “platinum” anniversary for James and wife, Nancy.  

You will immediately fall in love with the main melodies of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor! Settle in and 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. The piece is  played so often because it is undeniably a masterpiece in the world of violin concertos. Dr. Yuen was  previously tenured at Drake University with a global career marked by creative artistic  collaborations, pedagogical innovation, and fostering inclusivity within the world of classical  music. She was honoured with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in teaching.  TahoePhil is privileged to present her in her first Reno/Tahoe concerto performance. 

Vivaldi’s Gloria, sung in latin, is the finest choral-orchestral acheivement of his life’s (prodigious!)  compositions. The work is in 12 movements, similar to Bach’s treatment of his Magnificat. Vocal  soloists include Anne Davidson, Debbie Sessions and Ania Helwing, sopranos: Lorelei vanPeborgh,  mezzo; and Stuart Duke, baritone. Cliff Richardson serves as concertmaster.  

Tickets: $30 for adults, $40 preferred seating (youth $15), $50 premium seating (youth $25). Seniors  enjoy $5 discount in all seating. FREE ADMISSION for youth under age 23 in general admission  seating. There is also “back row seating” please donate what you can. 

For additional information, please call 775-298-6989; e-mail TahoePhilharmonic@gmail.com; or  visit us at www.Tahoe-Philharmonic.com or www.facebook.com/TahoePhilharmonic.