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Music Festival in North Lake Tahoe presenting world-class classical and jazz performances. World-Class Music, Up Close. July 10 - August 8, 2027

Classical Tahoe's mission is to present world-class performances, nurture community partnerships and provide educational programs that inspire, connect, and transform lives. Founded in 2012, the summer music festival and institute brings today’s most prominent musicians to Lake Tahoe’s North Shore for four weeks of orchestra, chamber music, and jazz concerts proudly presented on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. The Classical Tahoe Orchestra is composed of many members of the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony and other major orchestras around the world. The Classical Tahoe Music Institute provides education and engagement to students and the community through major programs including the Brubeck Jazz Summit, Classical Tahoe Academy, Musikgarten, Family Concert, and more. Featured Classical Tahoe performances are accessible to viewers worldwide through the PBS Reno broadcast series, “Classical Tahoe”. For more information, visit classicaltahoe.org, follow on Facebook and Instagram, or watch the “Classical Tahoe” series on PBS at pbsreno.org/classicaltahoe.

09/24/2026

Classical Tahoe's 2026 Impact Report: Spotlight on Artistic Impact 🎶

During the 2026 Festival, 166 world-class musicians, conductors, and dancers traveled from across the country to North Lake Tahoe, sharing their artistry with over 4,800 Festival attendees through 20 incredible classical and jazz performances.

Thank you to every artist, supporter, volunteer, and audience member who made the 2026 season extraordinary! ✨

➡️ View the full report here: https://classicaltahoe.org/classical-tahoe-impact-report-2026/

09/22/2026

Classical Tahoe’s 2026 Impact Report: Spotlight on Education & Community 🎻

In 2026, over 670 participants participated in our educational and community programs, with 42 students enrolled in intensive music training through the Brubeck Jazz Summit and Chamber Connections. We also enjoyed seeing everyone who came out to our 60+ free community events this season. Thank you to the generous supporters who make it possible for us to bring high-quality music education to young musicians and our community each year.

💛Together, we’re nurturing creativity, expanding access, and supporting a lifelong love of music for many.

➡️View the full report here: https://classicaltahoe.org/classical-tahoe-impact-report-2026/

Photo credits: Strotz Photography (Brubeck Jazz Summit); Josué Ponce, UNR at Lake Tahoe (Chamber Connections)

09/21/2026

Brubeck Jazz Summit faculty Bryan Carter was recently a guest host on Live from Emmet's Place with Emmet Cohen, leading the incredible Jazz at Pride Orchestra (with Brubeck Jazz Summit Artistic Director Lucas Pino on reeds!) and a spectacular lineup of guest artists. Watch The Orchestral Spectacular stream from September 13 on Youtube:

09/15/2026

Classical Tahoe’s 2026 Impact Report: Spotlight on Audience Reach 👥

In 2026, 4,800+ festival attendees joined us from across the region, from Incline Village and Reno to Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and beyond.

Our reach included over 80 mentions of the festival in local & regional news media and reached over 18.9 million viewers through that coverage.

👋Thank you for helping us bring world-class music to thousands of people near and far, throughout the Tahoe basin and beyond.

View the full report here: https://classicaltahoe.org/classical-tahoe-impact-report-2026/

09/04/2026

The countdown to 2027 begins. Save the dates!

Classical Tahoe Music Festival 2027: July 10 - August 8

🎉 Summer Gala: July 10
🎷 Brubeck Jazz Summit: July 11-16
🎻 Classical Tahoe Orchestra: July 21-August 8

Stay tuned for season program announcements to come in early 2027. 👀

📍Proudly presented on the campus of UNR at Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, NV.

📸: Strotz Photography

09/02/2026

This October, Classical Tahoe’s 2026 Autumn Affaire brings together two extraordinary artists, flutist Demarre McGill and pianist Rodolfo Leone, for a special evening of chamber music at Tannenbaum - An Alpine Event Center.

Widely regarded as one of the leading flutists of his generation, Demarre McGill currently serves as Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony and has performed as soloist with many of the nation’s most prestigious orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras of San Francisco, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Baltimore, Seattle, and San Diego. He also served as Principal Flute of the Classical Tahoe Orchestra during the festival’s first six seasons.

Joining him is pianist Rodolfo Leone, winner of First Prize at the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna, who has appeared as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, with the North Carolina, San Diego, Bozeman, and Pasadena Symphonies. A former Performance Today Young Artist in Residence, Leone currently serves on the piano and chamber music faculty at the Colburn School.

Hear them both in an intimate performance on Thursday, October 15 as part of an elegant evening of cocktails, chef-crafted dinner, and live music in support of Classical Tahoe.

🍂 2026 Autumn Affaire
📍Tannenbaum - An Alpine Event Center, Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV
🗓️ Thursday, October 15 at 6 PM
🎟️ Single tickets available now at https://classicaltahoe.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FRP00000A1g4H2AR

08/27/2026

🎻🎷 How did moments like these make you feel? Let us know at the link below.

If you joined us for the 2026 Classical Tahoe Festival, please take a moment to share your feedback in our audience survey. Your insights help us make future seasons even better, and as a thank you, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to a 2027 performance.

The survey closes this Friday, August 28. Don’t miss out!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QP9QYQC

Photo credit: Strotz Photography

08/20/2026

Thank you to our incredible 2026 Housing Hosts! 🏡🎻 By opening your homes this summer, you made it possible for us to bring world-class musicians, guest artists, and staff to Lake Tahoe from all corners of the world. Your generosity greatly reduces our housing costs and allows us to continue our mission of bringing exceptional music to our community.

Our 2026 Housing Hosts are:
Beth and Scott Minick Khal and Brian Pluckhan Kim and Pete Garcia Lannette and Ross Schwartz Lauren Ohlin Leslie Wittmann and Michael Blaszyk Marna Broida Mary Beth Abdo Rafael and Marina Pastor Renee and Steve Bouck Rick and Lu Sweeney Stephan and Nancy Porten Steven Goldby and Anita Weissberg Susan and Kevin Underwood Susan Pridmore and Myles Riner Tim Callicrate

If you’d like to learn more about our housing program or would like to host a Classical Tahoe musician next year, please contact Joanne Taylor at [email protected].

📸: Housing hosts Stephan and Nancy Porten with violinist Brian Krinke. Credit Joy Strotz.

08/18/2026

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers! 🧡 🎶 Your dedication and heart made the magic of Classical Tahoe possible this season.

Our 2026 Volunteers
Alexander Kuprin, Amy Sluss, Anne Shaw, Ben Crawley, Brad Thomas, Carol Levin, Carolyn Pretzer, Danielle Griffin, Dickson Realty Dickson Realty, Donald and Holliday Russo, Dyanne Foster, Elaine Courtney, Emily Lifton, Faith and David Gobuty, Gregg and Marla Cook, Greg Toledo, Isabelle and Kimi Li, Janet and Ken Schleimer, Jenny Lo, Jessica and Aaron Reichard, Joan Spelletich, John Feliz, John and Barbara Meyers, Joyce Hugar, Julie Rueckheim, Karen Fung, Katrina Honens, Lee Hansen, Loren Rupp, Peter Imburg, Ramon Norrod, Rita Whitaker Haun, Rob Penrose, Sherry Butler, Stephanie and Erwin Young, Steve Klukkert, Whittier Trust.

📸 Joy Strotz

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291 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV
89451

Website

http://classicaltahoe.org/

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