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MUSIC, THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS
C U L T U R E
A Rich Tradition
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Sierra Master Chorale
CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
June 26, SummerFest
headliner, music legend
Randy Newman.
Music in the Mountains
Now in its 34th year, this is one of the finest
classical music associations in northern California.
Music in the Mountains (MIM) offers a schedule
of concerts and special events. Highlight of the
year is SummerFest with a variety of outdoor and
indoor concerts. The home base for MIM is the
Amaral Festival Center at the Nevada County
Fairgrounds.
SUMMERFEST 2015
MIM and Nevada County Composers Cooperative
present a mini-festival to kick off SummerFest.
June 16, Young Composers Works I.
June 17, Young Composers Works II.
June 19, Wet Ink. New works.
June 20, Messiaen, Quartet for the End of Time.
Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main
St., Grass Valley.
SUMMERFEST CLASSICS SERIES
June 24, Glory of Russian Ballet. Former principal
dancers of the Joffrey Ballet.
June 28, Mozart Requiem. MIM Chorus and
soloists. Also Haydn Symphony No. 44.
July 1, Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. Conrad
Tao, pianist. Also Sibelius Symphony No. 2,
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, Verdi
Nabucco Overture.
ROBB BRADLEY
MICHAEL ZIRKLE
June 27, Cirque de la
Symphonie. MIM Orchestra
paired with aerialist, acrobats and clowns.
Randy Newman
July 3, Happy Birthday
USA. MIM Orchestra and
Chorus. Broadway, Disney,
patriotic songs.
ENCORE PERFORMANCES
July 2, Pianist Conrad Tao in Recital.
July 5, Storm Large. Well-known as the lead
singer of Pink Martini, Storm and her band join
MIM Orchestra. Standards, modern classics,
popular hits.
WINTER
December, Holiday Concerts.
Festival Center Location: Nevada County
Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd.,
Grass Valley.
Information/Special Events: (530) 265-6124 or
(800) 218-2188; musicinthemountains.org
InConcert Sierra/
Sierra Master Chorale
InConcert Sierra is Nevada County’s oldest arts
organization. Founded in 1946, it was the first
group to present nationally and internationally
acclaimed musicians to local music lovers.
InConcert specializes in professional chamber
music programs with guest artists.
The 70-voice Sierra Master Chorale was formed
under the InConcert umbrella. It is an auditioned
group of men and women who perform a variety
of choral music. Ken Hardin is musical director
and conductor of the SM Chorale and Orchestra.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
EVADA COUNTY may have its roots in mining, but it also has a rich
cultural tradition. As early as 1851, local theatres were attracting
notables of the day to sing, act, dance and lecture. Today, the local arts
scene continues to be an important part of the community. Leading the way
are organizations that have stood the test of time, but “newcomers” are also
making their mark by adding to the rich tradition.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
September 20, InConcert Sierra Orchestra.
Greatest hits of orchestral music.
March 14, 2016, Nikolai Lugansky. A leading
Russian pianist.
2015/16 SEASON OF CONCERTS
October 18, Joshua Bell. One of the most celebrated violinists of his era.*
November 15, Mario Diaz-Moresco, baritone &
Spencer Myer, piano.*
December 19 & 20, Sierra Master Chorale &
Orchestra Holiday Concerts.
January 17, 2016, Sean Chen, piano. A
rising star, back after great success during
2013/14 Series.*
February 21, 2016, Cavatina Duo, guitar and
flute.*
March 20, 2016, Chamber Favorites by Local
Favorites.*
April 17, 2016, The Rose Ensemble. A
premier early music vocal and instrumental
ensemble.*
May 15 & 17, 2016, Sierra Master Chorale &
Orchestra. “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.”
Powerful work by Karl Jenkins.
*2:00 pm Chamber Concerts, Third Sunday Series
Location: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889
Osborne Hill Drive, Grass Valley (off Hwy 174).
Information: For additional events and
pre-concert forums, go to inconcertsierra.org
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