FRISSON
March 15, 2026 ∙ 2pm
with 1:15 pre-concert forum
Frisson is a dynamic chamber ensemble based in New York City, celebrated for its vibrant performances and innovative programming. Under the artistic direction of oboist Thomas Gallant, the group features a rotating roster of exceptional young musicians, many of whom are alumni of prestigious institutions like Juilliard, Yale, and the Manhattan School of Music .
The ensemble's name, "Frisson," meaning "a shiver or thrill" in French, encapsulates their mission to deliver exhilarating musical experiences. Their repertoire spans a wide range, from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions, often arranged for unique instrument combinations. Frisson's flexible ensemble structure allows them to perform in various configurations, including quintets, sextets, nonets, and even a small chamber orchestra .
They will include Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by our production manager Micah Cone, who is also a noted local actor, voted the "Best Local Performer" of 2024! Frisson will perform for our Third Grade "Just for You" concerts on Monday, March 16.
Tickets: $50 general, $5 youth 18 and under
(limited youth tickets - please reserve in advance)
Youth must be seated with a supervising adult.
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Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley
Program will be announced soon.
Program:
Overture to Italian in Algiers
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Three Preludes for clarinet and strings
George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Allegro Spiritoso from Nonet in A minor, Op. 77
George Onslow (1784-1853)
Menuet - Allegro from Nonet in F Major
Franz Lachner (1803-1890)
Finale Allegro from Nonet in E flat Major, Op. 139
Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)
Intermission
Peter and the Wolf
Serge Prokoviev (1891-1953)
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Season sponsors:Barbara & Denis Drew
Dr. George & Jo Ann Rebane
Diane Robertson & Family
Concert sponsors:Susie Monary-Wilson & John Wilson
Vida & Frank Santos
Jeff Leiter
Cheryl Morris & Lisbeth Noel
River Valley Community Bank