InConcert Sierra: A new season and “Bach to the future”
“IS CLASSICAL MUSIC DYING?” THE New York Times recently asked in a blunt tone, creating anxiety in the music world. (We excused the hyperbole, figuring they were simply tired of being asked “Are newspapers dying?”) No, like newspapers, classical music isn’t dying—it’s just breaking away from its inherent conservatism and redefining itself: embracing casual classic […]
Sierra Master Chorale shines in “The Armed Man: A mass for peace”
The Sierra Master Chorale put on a remarkable performance of “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” — a demanding, internationally known composition — on Sunday afternoon to a sold-out crowd. The performance ended to an enthusiastic standing ovation from all 475 attendees and was a reminder that our performing arts scene is an ever-growing […]
Sierra Master Chorale Holiday Concerts on Dec. 17-18
What: InConcert Sierra presents The Sierra Master Chorale Holiday Concerts When: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:15p.m. pre-concert forum 7pm concert Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:15p.m. pre-concert forum 2 p.m. concert Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley Off Hwy 174 Tickets: $24 general; $13 youth under 17 available at: www.InConcertSierra.org or call […]
In-Concert Sierra presents Pianist Joel Fan on June 19
What: InConcert Sierra presents Joel Fan, piano When: Sunday, June 19, 2011 2:00pm concert 1:15 pre-concert forum Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Road (off hwy 174) Grass Valley, CA 95945 Cost: $21 general admission; youth ages under 17 free with adult Tickets available: Online www.inconcertsierra.org Or at the door on the day of […]
Arts with Altitude: Music, festivals and theater in Nevada County
DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION, movie watching boomed as people craved escapism. In the recent recession, film, theater and festivals also are flourishing in many cities, with robust ticket sales. MUSIC Foothills’ performing arts groups also report an uptick in business. “We’re ahead of budget,” says Julie Hardin, executive director of InConcert Sierra in Grass Valley. […]
InConcert Sierra’s new season
INCONCERT SIERRA’S MUSICAL SEASON reaches a crescendo this winter with one of the best lineups in years. The concerts are among the best the foothills has to offer, featuring renowned artists from as far away as Russia. Now celebrating its 65th year, the Grass Valley performing arts group has freshened up its name (from Twin […]