Twin Cities Concert Association



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quality chamber music intimate settings affordable ticket prices "meet the artist" forums post-concert reception	Dr. Aileen James Hostess, "Meet the Artist" forums "Join me in this exciting and informal opportunity to meet and talk with the artists about their music and their lives."	Ken Hardin Artistic Director "TCCA strives to open doors -- to performers and to the community -- resulting in great music, inviting ambiance, and memorable experiences."

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	Concerts are Sundays at 2 pm. Pre-concert forum 1:15 pm. Complimentary reception after concert.	$14 adults, $12 seniors, $5 college students with ID (at door only), children 5-17 free with adult supervision.

October 20	Jose Luis Merlin, guitar and Louis Valentine Johnson, guitar
Peace Lutheran Church 828 West Main Grass Valley	A collaboration of exceptional and passionate talents combining impressions of their countries, values, and beliefs while performing their own exquisite compositions, both separately and together. Underwritten by: WestAmerica Bank, Gold Valley Insurance/Libby Zuniga, Meet the Composers, Inc. Funding from Meet The Composer, Inc. is provided with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts, ASCAP, and The Virgil Thomson Foundation.

November 17	Larissa Shahmatova, violin and Ken Hardin & Aileen James, piano
Seventh Day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Drive Grass Valley	The passionate, vibrant, fiery young Russian violinist - is back! Program will include works of Mozart, Paganini, Beethoven, Sarasate, and a World Premiere for violin and four-hands piano by local composer, Mark Vance. Underwritten by: Dr. Don Traeger and Raley's Market

January 19	Petite Panache Ensembles
Seventh Day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Drive Grass Valley	Always a favorite! This year presenting: Jane Boettger, oboe; her daughter, Susan Boettger, piano; Karine Eva Darrah, soprano; Sherrick Hiscock, clarinet; and Ken Hardin, piano. Sometimes a surprise performance appears here...! Underwritten by: Mt. Eden Books and Bindery

February 16	Steven Prutsman, piano
Seventh Day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Drive Grass Valley	Prutsman will WOW! the audience with his expressive execution. His individual style is singular and an experience in itself. His flamboyant technique is breathtaking and it's just awesome to be in his presence. He's one of a kind! Underwritten by: Julie Kelly

March 16	Sacramento Brass Quintet
Seventh Day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Drive Grass Valley	One of the leading brass chamber groups in Northern California. From Bach to Joplin, this ensemble of note-worthy musicians and professors, combined with the stunning acoustics of the SDA church, is sure to be memorable. Underwritten by: Ann and Alan Gaines

April 20	Ring of Fire Hand Bell Ringers
Seventh Day Adventist Church 12889 Osborne Hill Drive Grass Valley	Let the brilliance of bells ring in a celebratory Easter performance! An explosive combination of an energetic director, exuberant youth, and the 61 bells begging to be rung! Even more intriguing than hearing their music, is watching them perform flawlessly from memory. Underwritten by:Glenn Gryte & Friends

May 18	Kurt Hansen, Broadway vocalist and Ken Hardin, piano
Peace Lutheran Church 828 West Main Grass Valley	Hansen most recently performed in the NYC Broadway production of Miss Saigon. After its closure last year, he returned to L.A. where he continues working in the theatre and television industries. Having worked with Hardin many times in the past, these two musicians are anxious for "another openin' of another show"!

	*Featured links* Other artists and organizations bringing the performing arts to our community Dos Almas Classical Guitar Music in the Mountains Foothill Theatre Company

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Twin Cities Concert Association, P.O. Box 205, Nevada City, CA 95959, 530-470-9454

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