Featuring Harp, Violin, and Bandoneon. Triptico is a uniquely captivating ensemble that blends classical refinement with the passion and rhythmic vitality of Latin American traditions.

Tríptico -featuring harp, violin, and bandoneón-is a uniquely captivating ensemble that blends classical refinement with the passion and rhythmic vitality of Latin American traditions. Their program invites audiences on a rich musical journey, from the soulful intensity of Argentine tango to evocative and colorful works inspired by landscapes, cultures, and stories across Latin America.

The trio’s story began nearly a decade ago with a chance connection between violinist Vanessa Porter and bandoneonist Alejandro Pinzón. What started as a collaboration quickly sparked a shared artistic vision-one that expanded when harpist Marina Roznitovsky Oster joined the ensemble, bringing a distinctive voice to a rarely heard instrumental combination. The result is a sound world that is at once intimate, expressive, and strikingly original.

After an initial period of performances and creative exploration, the group reunited in 2024 to fully realize their long-held vision. Tríptico was officially born, along with their debut project, The Colors of Latin America, a program that reflects both their individual artistry and their shared passion for storytelling through music.

Doors at 6:30pm. Concert at 7pm. $25 Suggested donations. RSVP oscardallassmith@gmail.com or 775-233-5709. Location North-West Reno

Tríptico -featuring harp, violin, and bandoneón-is a uniquely captivating ensemble that blends classical refinement with the passion and rhythmic vitality of Latin American traditions. Their program invites audiences on a rich musical journey, from the soulful intensity of Argentine tango to evocative and colorful works inspired by landscapes, cultures, and stories across Latin America.

The trio’s story began nearly a decade ago with a chance connection between violinist Vanessa Porter and bandoneonist Alejandro Pinzón. What started as a collaboration quickly sparked a shared artistic vision-one that expanded when harpist Marina Roznitovsky Oster joined the ensemble, bringing a distinctive voice to a rarely heard instrumental combination. The result is a sound world that is at once intimate, expressive, and strikingly original.

After an initial period of performances and creative exploration, the group reunited in 2024 to fully realize their long-held vision. Tríptico was officially born, along with their debut project, The Colors of Latin America, a program that reflects both their individual artistry and their shared passion for storytelling through music.

Doors at 5:30pm. Concert at 6pm. $20per tickets at the door. Wine provided. RSVP Michael@tanglewoodproduction.com. Location North-West Reno

“There’s an electric energy in this country… all these people, so generous and open-hearted… their ideas, their dreams, their music… all flowing together like a mighty river – everything tumbling toward the future!” - Tchaikovsky describes what he’s discovered in America.

The Reno Phil presents Tchaikovsky Discovers America by Classical Kids LIVE!

Based actual historical events, this story tells of the great composer’s arrival in New York for the grand opening of Carnegie Hall in 1891 and his famous trip to Niagara Falls. A surprise encounter with a young American girl, Jennie, reveals much about Tchaikovsky—his life in Russia, his love of music, and his fear of conducting. This is a poignant story of the meeting of Old World influences and New World experiences; a tale of contrast, courage and classical music.

Audiences will enjoy more than twenty-five excerpts of the composer’s music including passages from his three famous ballets – The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake - The 1812 Overture, First Piano Concerto and String Serenade. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors recreate historical incidents from the composer’s life and dance story passages from his famous ballets. This delightful concert, dance and story performance runs approximately 50 minutes and is an ideal introduction to the orchestra for young listeners.

https://renophil.com/tchaikovsky-discovers-america

Experience the epic movie Jurassic Park with the original soundtrack performed live by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

This concert will feature Marina Roznitovsky Oster, Harp Soloist, and the Bay Philharmonic Strings and Woodwinds play Debussy, Handel, Mendelssohn, and much more under the direction of Conductor, Jane K. Brown.

This stirring program will include the World Premiere of "Iguazu" and "Una Luz en el Mar," by composer and renowned Paraguayan harpist, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz.

Towering masterpieces dominate the opening concerts of the Reno Phil’s 58th season. Driven by rhythm and bold expression, the vibrant pulse of Mariachitlán by Juan Pablo Contreras moves with confidence and purpose—direct, energized, and alive. Audience favorite Jon Nakamatsu returns to the stage to tackle the ultimate challenge, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, one of the hardest-to-master works in the repertoire. After its premiere in New York City, a critic wrote that “it's great length and extreme difficulties bar it from performances by any but pianists of exceptional technical powers.” Nakamatsu brings command and intensity to this iconic work, creating a gripping exchange between soloist and orchestra. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 stands at the fault line between Classical restraint and emerging Romantic force—bright, propulsive, and charged with forward motion. Beneath its radiant surface lies a restless, assertive energy that crackles with propulsion and tension, revealing Beethoven on the brink of redefining what a symphony could be.

Towering masterpieces dominate the opening concerts of the Reno Phil’s 58th season. Driven by rhythm and bold expression, the vibrant pulse of Mariachitlán by Juan Pablo Contreras moves with confidence and purpose—direct, energized, and alive. Audience favorite Jon Nakamatsu returns to the stage to tackle the ultimate challenge, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, one of the hardest-to-master works in the repertoire. After its premiere in New York City, a critic wrote that “it's great length and extreme difficulties bar it from performances by any but pianists of exceptional technical powers.” Nakamatsu brings command and intensity to this iconic work, creating a gripping exchange between soloist and orchestra. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 stands at the fault line between Classical restraint and emerging Romantic force—bright, propulsive, and charged with forward motion. Beneath its radiant surface lies a restless, assertive energy that crackles with propulsion and tension, revealing Beethoven on the brink of redefining what a symphony could be.

Enjoy an elegant afternoon at Edgewood Tahoe featuring live harp music by Marina Roznitovsky Oster. Savor thoughtfully curated teas, alpine-inspired infusions, sweet and savory bites, and seasonal scones in a relaxed and memorable lakeside setting.

Your experience also includes Edgewood Tahoe’s exclusive tea blend, Essence of The Edge, presented in a commemorative tea tin. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music, exceptional tea, and Tahoe-inspired hospitality.

Enjoy an elegant afternoon at Edgewood Tahoe featuring live harp music by Marina Roznitovsky Oster. Savor thoughtfully curated teas, alpine-inspired infusions, sweet and savory bites, and seasonal scones in a relaxed and memorable lakeside setting.

Your experience also includes Edgewood Tahoe’s exclusive tea blend, Essence of The Edge, presented in a commemorative tea tin. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music, exceptional tea, and Tahoe-inspired hospitality.

Grounded by brilliance and razor-sharp contrast, this program thrives on the tension between elegance and disruption. The Reno Phil will open the concert with a world premiere performance of a new work by University of Nevada, Reno graduate, Max Deger. Featuring Reno Phil Principal Oboe, Timothy Gocklin, Strauss’ Oboe Concerto is a lyrical jewel of the orchestral repertoire, shimmering with warmth, elegance, and singing lines that allow the oboe to speak with extraordinary expressive depth. Written in the final months of World War II, its serene, pastoral character and soaring melodies offer both intimacy and grace, creating a timeless dialogue between soloist and orchestra that feels effortless yet deeply heartfelt. The concert culminates with Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a masterwork of orchestral storytelling, where puppets come alive in a whirlwind of driving rhythms, vivid textures, and sudden bursts of humor and drama. It is music that leaps off the stage, with surprises at every turn, and immerses the listener in a world both mischievous and thrilling.

Grounded by brilliance and razor-sharp contrast, this program thrives on the tension between elegance and disruption. The Reno Phil will open the concert with a world premiere performance of a new work by University of Nevada, Reno graduate, Max Deger. Featuring Reno Phil Principal Oboe, Timothy Gocklin, Strauss’ Oboe Concerto is a lyrical jewel of the orchestral repertoire, shimmering with warmth, elegance, and singing lines that allow the oboe to speak with extraordinary expressive depth. Written in the final months of World War II, its serene, pastoral character and soaring melodies offer both intimacy and grace, creating a timeless dialogue between soloist and orchestra that feels effortless yet deeply heartfelt. The concert culminates with Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a masterwork of orchestral storytelling, where puppets come alive in a whirlwind of driving rhythms, vivid textures, and sudden bursts of humor and drama. It is music that leaps off the stage, with surprises at every turn, and immerses the listener in a world both mischievous and thrilling.

Marina is the featured soloist in this program with the Handel Harp Concerto in B flat.

Marina is the featured soloist in this program with the Handel Harp Concerto in B flat.

Reno, NV - The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 11, 12, 13, 2026. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra.

Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 11th at 8pm, December 12th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 13th at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $33 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.

This concert will feature solos and ensemble pieces performed by students of Marina Roznitovsky Oster.

Reno, NV - The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 11, 12, 13, 2026. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra.

Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 11th at 8pm, December 12th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 13th at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $33 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.

Reno, NV - The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 11, 12, 13, 2026. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra.

Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 11th at 8pm, December 12th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 13th at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $33 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.

Reno, NV - The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 11, 12, 13, 2026. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra.

Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 11th at 8pm, December 12th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 13th at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $33 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.

This concert will feature solos and ensemble pieces performed by students of Nataly Roznitovsky, and a special guest Marina Roznitovsky Oster