House Concerts

Why are House Concerts so special?

House concerts present great music in an incredibly intimate venue – usually private homes.  This allows the audience and artists a unique opportunity to connect in a whole different way than experienced in a larger concert setting.  The music becomes very personal, and because of the limited number of audience members, there is ample time for reflection, discussion, or questions for anyone who wishes to participate.

This is the way chamber music was meant to be enjoyed… unique programs with a delightful salon-style social offering!

Admission fee includes an intimate one-hour concert with fine wine, savories and sweets, and great conversation with friends and the artists!

Please note: To protect the privacy of the homeowners  – we will send out directions once the reservation has been paid. The homes will always be within a 20-minute radius from downtown Grass Valley.

Past season house concerts:

2019-20:

February 23, 2020 – 2pm – Ken Hardin, piano & Alexandra Roedder, cello – collaboration with Hospitality House

No others due to COVD-19

2018–19:

February 3, 2019 – 2pm – Sam Haywood, piano

May 18, 2019 – 2pm – Peter Jandula-Hudson, viola & Ken Hardin, piano

2017-18:

November 17, 2017 – 7pm – Spencer Myer & Daniel Wachs, two pianos

November 30, 2017 – 2pm – Educational seminar with Sage Po, harp

2015-16:

September 27, 2015 – 2pm – Lyra Dominguez, soprano & Ken Hardin, piano

November 13, 2015 – 7pm – Mario Moresco-Diaz, baritone & Spencer Myer, piano

January 15, 2016 – 7pm – Sean Chen & Spencer Myer, two pianos

February 12, 2016 – 7pm – Educational Seminar with Scott Macomber, trombone & Nancy McRay, piano

June 9, 2016 – 2pm – “Lady & the Gents” music of local composers Dr. Denny McShane, Aileen James, and Dennis Lauderdale.

2014-15:

August 29, 2014 – Richard Glazier, piano – all Gerswin

November 12, 2014  – Dan Tepfer, jazz piano

November 13, 2014 – Peter Sumner, piano technician – seminar

November 14, 2014 – JY Song and Spencer Myer, two pianos – four hands

November 15, 2014 – Symposium

April 29, 2015 – Educational Seminar: Ken Hardin on the Art of Conducting

May 13, 2015 – Ken Hardin, piano; Richard Altenbach, violin; and David Speltz, cello