• quality chamber music
  • intimate settings
  • affordable ticket prices
  • “meet the artist” forums
  • post-concert reception
Aileen James 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 Ken Hardin
Artistic Director

“TCCA strives to open doors — to performers and to the community — resulting in great music, inviting ambiance, and memorable experiences.”

2007 - 2008 Season

All regular series concerts start at 2:00 pm with a pre-concert forum at 1:15 pm.

Complimentary reception after concerts.

Tickets are $16 general, $5 college students with ID (at door only), and free for ages 5-17 with an adult.

September 16, 2007

Tien Hsieh & Ken Hardin, piano four-hands in a benefit concert for TCCA

Tien Hsieh and Ken Hardin
Special Benefit Concert featuring Tien and Ken performing piano four-hands. Aileen James joins the fun for piano six-hands! Free Admission…donations gratefully accepted.

Seating is limited and is strictly first come/first served so get there early!

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Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

October 21, 2007

Stephen Beus, piano

Stephen Beus
Described as a pianist of “artistic instinct and natural charisma,” Stephen Beus is being recognized as one of the most promising pianists of his generation. In 2006 and in four short months, Beus swept first place in three major competitions including the Fellowship of the American Pianists Association.

With a great thank you to Aileen James, we now have a magnificent partnership with the American Pianist Association to have their fellowship competition winners open each concert season. You’ll be treated to some of the newest and hottest young pianists in the world today. Former APA fellowship winners and TCCA guest artists have included Stephen Prutsman, Jim Giles, Anthony Molinaro, and Brian Ganz. TCCA is honored to have this opportunity.

underwritten by Nicole Janison; Jeff Leiter; Aileen James; Keith Ironside

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Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

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November 18, 2007

Cypress String Quartet

Cypress String Quartet
Cypress members have been widely celebrated for their passionate dedication to the genre, and for the grace and power of their performances. You asked for their return—and we heard you! “Pure poetry from beginning to end” describes their performances extremely well.

underwritten by Pleasant Valley Veterinary Center; Julia Amaral and Mark Strate

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Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

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January 20, 2008

Robert Thies, piano

Robert Thies
The only American pianist to win a Russian piano competition since Van Cliburn’s famed triumph in Moscow in 1958. A Steinway artist who’s praised for his consummate musicanship and poetic temperament. “The young musician seemed never at a loss for ideas, instilling every phrase with nuance, direction, and vitality…” - Los Angeles Times

underwritten by Rochelle and Robert Lowenthal; Joe and Jeanne Hammel; Bea and Jerry Pressler

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Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

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February 17, 2008

Petite Panache!

Petite Panache
Throughout the years, this concert has proven to be a very popular program. Several local artists are always featured as soloists or in small ensemble works. The program is varied and exciting…stay tuned, more to come…

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Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

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March 16, 2008

Amit Peled, cello and Eli Kalman, piano

Amit Peled
Hailed by the American Record Guide as “having the flair of the young Rostropovich,” cellist Peled is forging an international career of the highest caliber. The warmth of his magnificent tone and his charming personality will move you to tears. Amit plays a rare Andrea Guarneri cello ca. 1689.

underwritten by Jeff and Anna Gold; Laura Keranen & Desmond Gallagher; Jeff Leiter

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Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

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April 20, 2008

Laurel Zucker Jazz Quartet

Orion Winds
Laurel Zucker, flute; Joe Gilman, piano; Matt Robinson, bass; and Michael Bayard, percussion. The quartet will perform the Claude Bolling Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio and other selections. Claude Bolling himself said of their 2004 performance: “a superb performance by Laurel Zucker and the musicians!”

underwritten by Ed & Barbara Thomas; Jeanne Powell & Charles Atthill

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Venue: Peace Lutheran Church

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May 18, 2008

Orchestre Panache

Orchestra Panache
The celebration continues with passionate and dramatic music for orchestra with a delightful finale featuring the Sierra College Nevada County Campus Chorale.

underwritten Citizens Bank; Gerri Griswold

Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church

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