Tahoe Symphony Orchestra Presents Dreams of Dawn
There is a moment just before waking, when dreams have not yet released their hold and the world is still half-imagined, that has inspired artists and poets across the centuries. Under the baton of guest conductor Jason Altieri, TOCCATA's orchestra and chorus trace a musical journey from Classical elegance through Romantic passion to the shimmering atmospheric soundscapes of the modern era, a program as varied as it is unified, and as joyful as it is transporting. The evening opens with Mozart's Impresario Overture, a high-energy curtain-raiser that crackles with wit and momentum, a perfect reminder of why Mozart remains one of music's most irresistible voices. The program then shifts into something altogether more dreamlike: Ola Gjeilo's Dreamweaver, a hauntingly beautiful work for chorus, piano, and strings that sets an ancient Norwegian folk poem in music of still, quiet wonder. TOCCATA's chorus takes center stage here in a piece that is both deeply accessible and quietly unforgettable. The concert closes with Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, the work of a young composer announcing himself to the world with unmistakable confidence, charm, and fire. It is a joyful, propulsive close to an evening. Dreams of Dawn is a concert for every musical appetite and the perfect way to spend a June evening in Tahoe. About TOCCATA The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus brings quality, affordable classical performances to the greater Reno-Tahoe area, featuring approximately 160 local and guest artists each year who showcase their talents in this remarkable mountain setting. TOCCATA is celebrating its 21st season of vocal symphonic performances in the Reno/Tahoe area.
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