TOCCATA- Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
James Rawie, Executive Artistic Director and Conductor

TOCCATA Presents ClassyClassics Concert Series May 31-June 9 • 2024

Over 40 musicians perform Tchaikovsky,Strauss & Mozart, and a world-class violinist performs Beethoven’s Concerto– and Tahoe Area Residents don’t have to drive to Reno!

Ukrainian born violinist Alex Eisenberg joins TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra for the 8th consecutive year, performing Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, one of the finest and most popular gems in the concerto repertoire, as the orchestra celebrates its 19th summer series under the direction of founding Artistic Director and Conductor, James Rawie.

The concert begins with the first movement from Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Trumpets as a fanfare opening for TOCCATA’s 19th SummerFest , and segues into the Beethoven Violin Concerto. Soprano Madison Hatten will continue the celebration with her rendition of Mozart’s aria Et incarnatus est from the Great Mass in C minor and her coloratura bravura will dazzle you with Johann Strauss’s Fruhlingsstimmen. The finale is Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.

You may not immediately recognize the main melodies of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto – but 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 gypsyesque, high-spirited energy of the finale. During the Romeo and Juliet Fantasy try to imagine the ballet that frequently accompanies the piece!

Two soiree musicale fundraisers are planned in elegant private homes, and have seating limited for 30 guests. Alex Eisenberg will perform at all soirees, accompanied by pianist Donna Axton. Call 775-833-2478 for soiree reservations.
Concert Tickets: $30 for adults ($40 preferred/$50 Premiere seating), FREE for youth under age 23 ($15 youth preferred/$25 youth premiere seating). Seniors enjoy a $5 discount in all seating areas.

WHERE and WHEN:
Friday … May 31 …7pm…. GARDNERVILLE: ……………..Trinity Lutheran Church • 1480 Douglas Ave
Sunday.. June 2 …..4pm…. RENO:……………………………….Trinity Episcopal Church • 200 Island Ave
Friday … June 7 …..7pm … INCLINE: …………………………… Cornerstone Church • 300 Country Club Dr
Sunday.. June 9 …..3pm … SOUTHLAKE: …………Christian Fellowship Church • 3580 Blackwood Rd

These concerts are made possible in part by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, and generous gifts from Heidimarie Rochlin, Marilyn Hewitt and Dennis & Dianne DeCuir.

For additional information, please call 775-298-6989;

e-mail ToccataTahoe@gmail.com;

or visit us at www.ToccataTahoe.org or www.facebook.com/toccatatahoe.