January 6, 2021 – InConcert Sierra continues its Virtual Third Sunday Series in January with a performance by baritone Mario Diaz-Moresco and pianist Spencer Myer on Sunday, January 17 at 2pm. The concert premieres a recording of the duo’s November 2015 InConcert recital that was well-received by the full-house audience. Diaz-Moresco’s resonant baritone voice is […]
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InConcert Sierra presents Sierra Master Chorale & Orchestra Virtual Holiday Concert
Grass Valley, CA: As most of us are truly home for the holidays this year, Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra’s 2020 virtual holiday concert is fittingly named “Home for the Holidays: Highlights from Seasons past.” The concert will premiere on Sunday, December 20 at 2pm, to help sprinkle a bit of seasonal joy and merriment. […]
InConcert Sierra virtual encore of “Chamber Favorites with Local Favorites” on Nov. 15
Grass Valley, Calif. November 9, 2020 – On Sunday, November 15 at 2pm, InConcert Sierra presents a virtual presentation of its March 2014 concert “Chamber Favorites with Local Favorites.” The concert features Artistic Director and pianist Ken Hardin, Concertmaster and violinist Richard Altenbach joined by local and regional musicians who perform often with the InConcert […]
InConcert’s Composers Project taking applications for 2020-21 season
October 5, 2020 – Consider joining the Composers Project, a comprehensive music program through InConcert Sierra designed by education director and composer, Mark Vance. This unique program is a nine-month series for ages 12-25 that provides in-depth instruction in composition, notation software, conducting, melodic and rhythmic dictation, theory, harmony, music history, ear training, solfege and […]
InConcert Sierra’s Facebook page to become ‘stage’ for young musicians this week
May 27, 2020 – InConcert Sierra will present a virtual student recital for young musicians to showcase their talents and hard work in two online streaming performances at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29 and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31. In all, there are 21 performers ranging in age from 6-18. The recitals are co-hosted with the […]
Escher String Quartet to perform Jan. 19 in Grass Valley – Family ties with strings attached
December 19, 2019 – InConcert Sierra presents a world-class family affair with the Escher String Quartet and guest cellist David Speltz at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 The Escher String Quartet is one of the fastest rising stars of North American string quartets. The ensemble features violinists Brendan Speltz and Adam Barnett-Hart, cellist Brook Speltz, […]
Sierra Master Chorale brings the joy of the holidays in song Dec. 14 and 15
November 27, 2019 – “Ding dong, merrily on high” – the joys of the holidays are upon us. The Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra will present a gorgeous and lively program entitled “Joys of the Season,” for its annual holiday concerts Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 in Grass Valley. For her first holiday concert as […]
A resurgence of renaissance comes to Grass Valley on Nov. 17
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 23, 2019 – Spend an afternoon immersed in the sounds of old world Venice without leaving Grass Valley. On Sunday, Nov. 17, InConcert Sierra will present the Venice Music Project as part of its Third Sunday Season. This appearance marks their second performance on the ensemble’s first ever U.S. tour. Recommended […]
InConcert Sierra presents a symphony of sounds this September
August 15, 2019 – InConcert Sierra begins its 2019-20 season with InConcert Sierra Orchestra’s “Greatest Hits Volume 7.” On Sunday, Sept. 15, Conductor and Artistic Director Ken Hardin delivers a program featuring some of the greatest orchestral works of all time, including a new gem. This concert is for those who love orchestral music. Some […]
Come sing with Sierra Master Chorale in 2019-2020
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 19, 2019 – The Sierra Master Chorale, an esteemed auditioned community choir under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Alison Skinner, will audition new voices in late August and early September. The Grass Valley-based choir performs two concerts in December and two concerts in May, always with the InConcert Sierra Orchestra. Rehearsals are on […]
Game on in July with BBQ, Bingo, Bach and Blues benefit event
June 28, 2019 – Join InConcert Sierra and friends for a summer evening of music and friendly frivolity at BBQ, Bingo, Bach and Blues, Friday July 26 at the picturesque Pilot Peak Winery in Penn Valley. The second annual event is a fundraiser for InConcert Sierra’s 2019-20 season and expanding educational programs. The festivities begin […]
Special performance to benefit Music on Wheels program on June 11
June 3, 2019 – It’s time for an encore to Keep the Music Rolling! Following the successful launch of InConcert Sierra’s “Music on Wheels” program this past year, the nonprofit arts organization will present a special performance 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 at the Nevada Theatre. “Music on Wheels” aims to bring live classical music […]
Sierra Master Chorale’s May concerts celebrate new beginnings
April 19, 2019 – Spring is the season of growth and renewal. On Sunday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 21, InConcert Sierra presents the Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra conducted by their new choral director Alison Skinner. “The spring concert program is a celebration of life,” said Skinner. “In the first half, we will perform […]
Grammy-winning organist to perform in Grass Valley
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 3, 2019 – Mozart considered the organ the “king of instruments.” At the hands of Grammy award winning artist Paul Jacobs, the organ will truly become a regal experience. Jacobs will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in Grass Valley as part of InConcert Sierra’s 2018-19 season. Jacobs is the […]
Pianist Marc-André Hamelin to perform in Grass Valley Jan. 20
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. January 3, 2019 – Sierra’s “season of celebrating the keyboard” continues on Sunday Jan. 20. with a solo performance by dynamic pianist Marc-André Hamelin. He is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire. When InConcert Sierra Artistic Director Ken […]
Local choristers to sing for peace in global celebration
October 29, 2018 – Four Nevada County residents are in Berlin, Germany, preparing to join more than 2,000 fellow choristers from across the world to sing for peace. The singers, Christine Newsom, M.D., Jerry and Linda Maloney, and Sarito Whatley, are all part of InConcert Sierra’s Sierra Master Chorale. The performance Friday, Nov. 2 will […]
Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott in Grass Valley Oct. 21
September 287, 2018 – Intrepid pianist Anne-Marie McDermott will perform Oct. 21 in Grass Valley as part of InConcert Sierra’s Third Sunday Series for 2081-19. “Anne-Marie will blow peoples minds!” said InConcert Sierra Artistic Director Ken Hardin. Known for her elegance and vibrancy at the keyboard, McDermott has been dubbed by critics as one of […]
InConcert Sierra’s upcoming season brimming with classical stand-outs
August 13, 2018 – For InConcert Sierra’s upcoming 2018-19 season, Artistic Director Ken Hardin has once again curated an exciting Third Sunday Series that draws the best and brightest in classical music to Nevada County. “Next season we are happy and proud to present another remarkable line-up of fantastic musicians. I was surprised and pleased […]
Nevada City’s Inn Town Campground kicks off camping season early with improvements and events
Courtesy of the Inn Town Campground NEVADA CITY, Calif. Feb. 17, 2018 – Thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures, Nevada City’s Inn Town Campground is kicking off camping season with facilities improvements and a host of ongoing and special events scheduled throughout the spring and summer seasons. In addition, the campground’s popular, fully furnished glamping tents […]
A cappella ensemble VOCES8 to perform in Grass Valley
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 3, 2017 – The dynamic polyphony of a cappella ensemble VOCES8 will be on full display in Grass Valley Oct. 22 with “Light Divine,” a program of featured works to showcase the beauty and solace derived from a live musical experience. The performance, one of only two in California on their […]