Classical Tahoe Announces 2025 Festival Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2025
Classical Tahoe Announces 2025 Festival Season
Incline Village, NV – Classical Tahoe returns for its 14th season July 12-August 10, bringing four weeks of world-class orchestral, jazz, and chamber music performances to North Lake Tahoe. The festival features 16 captivating concerts with an exceptional lineup of over 60 elite
musicians, conductors, dancers, and artists. Events will be held at the Ricardi Pavilion at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe and various venues throughout Incline Village, NV.
Festival highlights include:
BRUBECK JAZZ SUMMIT: A week of Jazz instruction and performance
The festival kicks off with the Brubeck Jazz Summit, presenting three exhilarating concerts (July 13, 17, 18) featuring the legendary Brubeck brothers, Chris and Dan Brubeck, alongside renowned jazz pianist Joe Gilman. Special guests include Roxy Coss, Lucas Pino, and the Contemporary Masters Sextet, joined by today’s rising jazz stars, high-school aged students that come from all over the U.S. to receive training and instruction at the Brubeck Jazz Summit.
ORCHESTRAL MASTERPIECES
Audiences can look forward to powerful performances of timeless symphonic works, including:
● Beethoven – Symphony No. 3, Eroica
● Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4, Italian
● Dvořák – Symphony No. 7
● Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 (festival finale)
FESTIVAL DEBUTS
Classical Tahoe 2025 welcomes several distinguished soloists making their festival debut:
● Orli Shaham – Performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor (July 25)
● Francesca Dego – Showcases Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (August 1)
● Sharleen Joynt – Delivers opera arias by Mozart, Verdi, and more (August 8)
A STUNNING FUSION OF MUSIC & DANCE
In an exciting collaboration, Classical Tahoe partners with the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective for an enchanting evening of music and dance, featuring principal dancers from New York City
Ballet and Boston Ballet. The program includes:
● Stravinsky/Balanchine – Duo Concertant
● Pärt/Wheeldon – After the Rain
● Tchaikovsky/Petipa – Black Swan Pas de Deux
● A world premiere by choreographer Holly Curran
ORCHESTRA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
The festival also shines a spotlight on its principal musicians:
● Daniel Gilbert performs Mozart’s exquisite Clarinet Concerto
● Érik Gratton, principal flutist, is featured in Carl Nielsen’s dramatic Flute Concerto
“Our open-air venues create a deep connection between music and nature. Over four immersive weeks, audiences can experience a diverse lineup—from jazz to ballet, symphony orchestra to chamber music. Each performance is designed to be a ‘WOW’ moment that lingers long after the final note.” – Laura Hamilton, Classical Tahoe Artistic Director.
MEET THE CONDUCTORS
● Miguel Harth-Bedoya makes his Classical Tahoe debut, conducting on August 1 & 2.
● Eric Jacobsen returns as Principal Guest Conductor, leading performances on July
25, August 8, and August 9.
SPECIAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
● Annual Family Concert & Music Maker’s Faire – July 9
This beloved event unites local student musicians from the Greater Tahoe-Truckee-
Reno region with Classical Tahoe artists. Families can enjoy an interactive instrument
discovery zone, featuring an alphorn ensemble to introduce children to the magic of
music.
● Classical Tahoe Gala – July 12
The annual gala at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe promises an evening
of spectacular jazz and classical performances, supporting education and outreach
programs.
TICKETS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions on sale: March 25
Single tickets available: April 8
Visit www.classicaltahoe.org for details or contact info@classicaltahoe.org | 775.298.0258
ABOUT CLASSICAL TAHOE MUSIC FESTIVAL & INSTITUTE
Since 2012, Classical Tahoe has brought world-class musicians, conductors, and soloists to Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, presenting unforgettable orchestral, chamber, and jazz performances. The Classical Tahoe Orchestra features elite musicians from premier ensembles,
including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Philadelphia Orchestra. The Classical Tahoe Music Institute offers engaging educational programs such as the Classical Tahoe Academy, Brubeck Jazz Summit, Musikgarten, and Family Concerts. Concerts are also broadcast through PBS Reno.
Follow @classicaltahoe on Facebook & Instagram and watch past performances at pbsreno.org/watch/classicaltahoe.
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