Classical Tahoe

Each summer, Classical Tahoe brings together America’s leading classical musicians for a four week festival that delights audiences with its superb musicians, intimate outdoor pavilion, educational programs, and majestic Lake Tahoe settings.

• Brubeck Jazz Summit 25 : Kickoff

  Brubeck Legacy Trio: Chris Brubeck, Dan Brubeck & Joe Gilman with special guests Roxy Coss & Lucas Pino

  Sunday, July 13

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• Brubeck Jazz Summit 25: Inspirations

  Contemporary Masters Sextet with special guests Chris & Dan Brubeck

  Thursday, July 17

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• Brubeck Jazz Summit 25: Showcase Finale

  Today’s Rising Jazz Stars with special guests Contemporary Masters Sextet and Chris & Dan Brubeck

  Friday, July 18

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• Beethoven Unbound

  July 25, 2025
  All works by Ludwig van Beethoven

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• Music in Motion

  July 26, 2025
  An evening of iconic dance works in collaboration with Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, featuring dancers from New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet and more with Classical Tahoe musicians

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• Beethoven and Brahms

  July 27, 2025
  Works from Beethoven & Brahms

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• Brilliance and Lyricism

  August 1, 2025
  works from Schumann, Mendelssohn & Haydn

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• Virtuosos Across Time

  August 2, 2025
  Works from Mozart, Mendelssohn & Bologne

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• Mendelssohn Octet

  August 3, 2025
  Works from Mendelssohn & Bax

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• Academy in Concert, presented by the Classical Tahoe Academy

  August 6, 2025 
  Classical Tahoe is thrilled to welcome the 2025 Academy Fellows for a special chamber music concert, featuring these talented musicians alongside Classical Tahoe Orchestra members. Launched in partnership with the Sphinx Organization, the Academy fosters diversity in American orchestras by giving emerging musicians the chance to perform and connect with top professionals.

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• Dazzling Voice, Dynamic Dvorak

  August 8, 2025
  Works from Mozart, Verdi, Offenbach & Dvořák

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• Family Concert & Music Maker’s Faire

  August 9, 2025

  Local students from the Greater Tahoe-Truckee-Reno area take the stage as we welcome young musicians to perform in the Family Concert alongside small ensembles from Classical Tahoe!. In our instrument exploration zone, middle and high school music students will show younger children how the instruments work, sound, and feel.

  The Nevada Discovery Museum will be on hand to create hands-on music and science stations for children to draw, paint, and make their own percussion and string instruments.

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• Season Finale, Contrast in Color

  August 9, 2025
  Works from Stravinsky, Carl Nielsen & Tchaikovsky

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• Brass and Strings

  August 10, 2025
  Works from Ewald & Dvořák