Coming Home - Reno

Guest Conductor Dr. Pierre Tang leads the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (TOCCATA) in an unforgettable evening celebrating the distinctive voices of American music. As always, we offer FREE tickets for youth under 23 & discounted tickets for seniors (65+).

The Music

Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring captures the essence of American optimism in this Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet suite. Set in 19th-century Pennsylvania, it follows a young couple celebrating their wedding and new home, featuring the beloved Shaker melody "Simple Gifts" that embodies the American spirit of finding joy in life's simplest blessings.

Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo transforms Psalm 100 into a stunning 50-minute journey across seven languages and cultures. This masterwork includes liturgical Latin, Hebrew and Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Zulu, Spanish, and English, culminating in a finale where all cultures unite as one voice proclaiming "omnis terra, jubilate!"

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 20th Anniversary of vocal symphonic music to the Reno/Tahoe Area.

Guest Conductor Dr. Pierre Tang

Dr. Pierre Tang oversees the instrumental ensemble program at Pepperdine University, directing orchestra, wind ensemble, and musical theatre productions. A sought-after guest conductor and clinician internationally, he holds master's degrees in both conducting and choral music and recently conducted at Lincoln Center's newly renovated David Geffen Hall.