Opening Night Gala

July 15, 2010

Our summer concert series kicks off annually with a fantastic Opening Gala at the private Brushwood Estate along the pristine west shore of Lake Tahoe. Combining great food, great friends, live music and a live and silent auction, the event is not to be missed. ON SALE NOW: A limited number of tickets are available for purchase at $250 by calling the office at 530-583-3101. 

Strictly Classical - "Classics New and Old"

July 21, 2010

6 - 7 p.m., Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge

Donors at the $2,500 level or above receive FREE admission, and all other tickets are $10. Tickets on sale Now.

Join us for Strictly Classical –Intimate Evenings with the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, special hour-long evening concerts hosted on the lawn at Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge. “Classical New and Old,” features the Orchestra Academy with special guest Ariana Ghez, principal Oboist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The evening’s music includes Mozart Symphony 35, Vaughn Williams Oboe Concerto (Ariana Ghez, soloist) and Prokofiev Classical Symphony. Tickets are limited to 225. Donors should RSVP by e-mail to reserve tickets.

Join us for Dinner with the Orchestra to follow on Mountain Deck.  Tickets for dinner $25 Buffet. Please make reservations for dinner by calling Granlibakken Front Desk (530) 583-4242

Menu - Chicken California, Beef Brochette, Spinach Roulaide,  various salads and desert

America - 40th Anniversary Tour

July 22, 2010

7 p.m., West End Beach at Donner Lake

Tickets just $38.75 for general admission and $50.75 preferred.

 The Lake Tahoe Music Festival begins its summer concert series July 22 with America – 40th Anniversary Tour.  Hosted at the intimate West End Beach at Donner Lake, the concert brings together Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell for an evening of hits including their signature song, “A Horse With No Name.”

Listen to "A Horse With No Name" | Watch Vintage America Live in Concert | Visit America's Website

Broadway's Best with Debbie Gravitte and the Orchestra Academy

July 24, 2010

7 p.m., Tahoe Donner

Tickets just $25 for general admission and $50 preferred.

Vibrant vocals and magnetic stage presence are the trademarks of one of Broadway's biggest personalities, Debbie Gravitte. A Tony Award-winner for her performance in “Broadway,” Gravitte’s career has been varied, taking her from the bright lights of Broadway, around the world and back again. She returns to Lake Tahoe after her smash performance at the festival’s 2009 Benefactor Concert for our “Best of Broadway” concert.

Listen to Debbie Gravitte Sing | Watch Debbie Gravitte's "I Got Rhythm"

Strictly Classical - "Music in the Key of D"

July 28, 2010

6 - 7 p.m., Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge

Donors at the $2,500 level or above receive FREE admission, and all other tickets are $10. Tickets on sale Now.

Join us for Strictly Classical –Intimate Evenings with the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, special hour-long evening concerts hosted on the lawn at Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge. “Music in the Key of D” features principal Cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Jerry Grossman along with the Orchestra Academy. Music selections include Haydn Cello Concerto in D (Jerry Grossman, soloist), Bruch Canzone (Jerry Grossman, soloist) and Vorisek Symphony in D. Tickets are limited to 225 for this concert. Donors should RSVP by e-mail to reserve tickets.

Join us for Dinner with the Orchestra to follow on Mountain Deck.  Tickets for dinner $25 Buffet. Please make reservations for dinner by calling Granlibakken Front Desk (530) 583-4242

Menu - Chicken California, Beef Brochette, Spinach Roulaide,  various salads and desert

Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia and the Orchestra Academy

July 29, 2010

7 p.m., Old Greenwood

Tickets just $25 for general admission and $50 preferred.

This year we’re taking our Orchestra Night on a swingin’ ride…straight to the “sing era” of the 40s and 50s with “Simply Sinatra” starring vocalist Steve Lippia. He'll belt out tunes including "My Way," "New York New York" and "Mack the Knife," just to name a few. The festival’s Orchestra Academy, complete with 36 of the nation’s top student musicians round out the evening’s billing.

Watch Steve Lippia on Extra | Listen to Steve Lippia in Concert | Become a Fan on Facebook

An Evening with Wynonna

July 31, 2010

7 p.m., Northstar-At-Tahoe^TM Resort

Tickets just $42 for general admission and $54 perferred.

You asked for it in our annual survey and we listened! Join us for our first country concert starring Wynonna in a charismatic live show highlighting more than two decades of hits. Featuring songs from her 7th studio album, “Sing: Chapter1,” the evening showcases honest tales that speak to the heart and classic American songs of love, loss and survival all wrapped in with a little rock, folk, gospel, R&B and blues along the way. Tickets on sale now!

Natalie Cole

August 5, 2010

7 p.m., Northstar-At-Tahoe^TM Resort

Tickets just $37.50 for general admission and $63 perferred.

Combining R&B, jazz and pop sounds this nine-time Grammy Award-winner is an unstoppable force in music. Fans were touched by her “Unforgettable” duet with father Nat “King” Cole on 1991’s “Unforgettable…With Love,” and were equally enthralled by her 2008 release, “Still Unforgettable,” and 2009’s “Let’s Talk About Love.” It all takes place at Northstar-At-Tahoe^TM Resort mid-mountain in a gently sloping bowl and overlooking a breathtaking view of mountains and valley below.

Natalie Cole's Bio | Listen to Let's Talk About Love | Listen to Still Unforgettable

Michael McDonald

August 7, 2010

7 p.m., Northstar-At-Tahoe^TM Resort

If you attended tonight's rained-out performance please contact the festival at info@tahoemusic.org for a receipt for a tax deduction or tickets for a concert in our 2011 season. Thank you!

The festival’s summer concert series goes out with a dose of blue-eyed soul thanks to Michael McDonald performing August 7 at Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort. Honing his signature style while playing with the Doobie Brothers, McDonald’s laid-back California-style pop and rock is instantly recognizable and has won him a legion of adoring fans.

Michael McDonald's YouTube Channel | Michael McDonald's Website

Benefactors Concert featuring Nikki Yanofsky

August 14, 2010

7 p.m., Martis Camp Family Barn

Invitation-Only Concert for Sponsors and Donors at the Musician Level ($1,000+) and above.

The Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s Benefactor Concert is an invitation-only event to thank corporate sponsors and festival donors, and set amongst the pines at the Martis Camp Family Barn. The evening stars 16-year-old jazz vocalist Nikki Yanofsky. If you watched the Opening or Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games then you probably heard Nikki Yanofsky belt out “I Believe” and “O Canada,” entertaining millions and earning a legion of fans. She makes her way to the U.S. for our special evening. The concert includes a pre-show reception with hors d’oeuvres and champagne.