Founded in 2012 by Madylon Meiling, the Classical Tahoe Music Festival was built on two deep passions: a love for classical music and a profound connection to Lake Tahoe. Though the first few years were modest in size and scope, the unparalleled quality of musicianship was there from the beginning, as the orchestra featured principal and section players from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, and many more, led by founding Artistic Director Joel Revzen.

Now in its 15th season, Classical Tahoe brings four weeks of world-class jazz and classical music performance and education to the beautiful campus of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe in Incline Village. The 2026 Festival will welcome more than 75 musicians and guest artists to delight more than 5,000 Reno Tahoe residents and visitors.