Testimonials
TOCCATA - Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
James – looks like things are really taking off for Toccata! Congratulations! All the hard work (I know, there’s STILL more to come) is starting to pay off and I’m delighted to see it. Good job, folks!! Also, thanks for the check. I do appreciate it! Have fun!!
Marianne
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James,
I want you to know that last night was a dream performance. You and the orchestra did everything perfectly, and I felt so comfortable and the music flowed. I couldn't ask for a finer accompaniment.
I liked all the venues we played in this time. At first I was not too sure about the Hebrew center but in the concert I was happy with the amount of room onstage and the acoustics.
Those are my thoughts, and they are based on seeing possibilities for the future as proved by the dramatic improvement of the level to last night, which was really something to be proud of.
Congratulations to you and Nancy for all you have achieved there, and will continue to.
I had a wonderful time as always with the TOCCATA family, especially you and Nancy, Joy, Donna, and Paul.
Until Brahms in September.....
Liz
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James:
And thanks to you & Nancy for all you and your other musical geniuses do. You make our community a better place to live.
Jim & Patti Clark
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Nancy and James
Congratulations on continued success and rabid determination in enhancing Tahoe Reno music. We are all beneficiaries.
Love, A. W.
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Dear Maestro Rawie
I had the repeat pleasure of hearing the TOCCATA (Clever acronym) perform the Messiah with CHS Choir on dec 22 at the Capital CC Having had two kids at CHS with friends in choir and drama, I know most of these kids, which makes their performance that much more enjoyabl!!
The trumpet player was especially brillient-please give him my compliments
I am already looking forward to next year.
Thank you for a wonder ful evening
PS Even the tickets are classy!
PPS I even bought your CD.
Congratulations.
Diane S.
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A PERFECTLY PLEASANT TUESDAY EVENING
The value of Artown’s accessible July cultural events can often only be gauged and appreciated by the subtle absence of other activities. This post is written not as the Artown Chair, but as a parent of two teenagers.
In our home Tuesday evening, not a single television show was watched; not a single video game was played. Even facebook got the night off. At my 12-year-old’s request, we went to hear the Chamber group TOCCATA perform.
Under the direction of conductor James Rawie, we were treated to a primarily Baroque program at St. John Presbyterian Church. Featured soloists included fourteen-year-old Misha Raffiee on violin, Josue Casillas on flute, Marina Roznitovsky on harp, Deanna Said on viola, David Brock on organ and Joy Strotz, vocal soprano. It was a perfectly pleasant way to pass a summer evening!
As chair of Artown, I can recite the Mission Statement:
"[T]o strengthen Reno's arts industry, enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region."
As a parent, I know now in even greater depth that Artown’s Mission Statement is far more than mere words: the objective holds the key to this area’s cultural future, for this generation and those to come. I’m not a Luddite – I use a Blackberry, watch cable TV and yes, I disseminate information on Facebook. But on warm July evenings, I’d rather be out with my family celebrating the Arts.
Ellen Jean Winograd
Chair, Artown Board of Directors
James,
My husband and I were at last night's performance at Trinity. I just want to thank you and the musicians for the lovely gift of that music. I loved every minute and was so impressed with the level of performance. The church was an outstanding venue. And you obviously enjoyed what you were doing.
So, today, do you follow up with a swim across the lake or just a 20 mile run?
I look forward to more amazing music!
Thank you again,
Jennifer
Marianne
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James,
I want you to know that last night was a dream performance. You and the orchestra did everything perfectly, and I felt so comfortable and the music flowed. I couldn't ask for a finer accompaniment.
I liked all the venues we played in this time. At first I was not too sure about the Hebrew center but in the concert I was happy with the amount of room onstage and the acoustics.
Those are my thoughts, and they are based on seeing possibilities for the future as proved by the dramatic improvement of the level to last night, which was really something to be proud of.
Congratulations to you and Nancy for all you have achieved there, and will continue to.
I had a wonderful time as always with the TOCCATA family, especially you and Nancy, Joy, Donna, and Paul.
Until Brahms in September.....
Liz
***********
James:
And thanks to you & Nancy for all you and your other musical geniuses do. You make our community a better place to live.
Jim & Patti Clark
***********
Nancy and James
Congratulations on continued success and rabid determination in enhancing Tahoe Reno music. We are all beneficiaries.
Love, A. W.
***********
Dear Maestro Rawie
I had the repeat pleasure of hearing the TOCCATA (Clever acronym) perform the Messiah with CHS Choir on dec 22 at the Capital CC Having had two kids at CHS with friends in choir and drama, I know most of these kids, which makes their performance that much more enjoyabl!!
The trumpet player was especially brillient-please give him my compliments
I am already looking forward to next year.
Thank you for a wonder ful evening
PS Even the tickets are classy!
PPS I even bought your CD.
Congratulations.
Diane S.
************
A PERFECTLY PLEASANT TUESDAY EVENING
The value of Artown’s accessible July cultural events can often only be gauged and appreciated by the subtle absence of other activities. This post is written not as the Artown Chair, but as a parent of two teenagers.
In our home Tuesday evening, not a single television show was watched; not a single video game was played. Even facebook got the night off. At my 12-year-old’s request, we went to hear the Chamber group TOCCATA perform.
Under the direction of conductor James Rawie, we were treated to a primarily Baroque program at St. John Presbyterian Church. Featured soloists included fourteen-year-old Misha Raffiee on violin, Josue Casillas on flute, Marina Roznitovsky on harp, Deanna Said on viola, David Brock on organ and Joy Strotz, vocal soprano. It was a perfectly pleasant way to pass a summer evening!
As chair of Artown, I can recite the Mission Statement:
"[T]o strengthen Reno's arts industry, enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region."
As a parent, I know now in even greater depth that Artown’s Mission Statement is far more than mere words: the objective holds the key to this area’s cultural future, for this generation and those to come. I’m not a Luddite – I use a Blackberry, watch cable TV and yes, I disseminate information on Facebook. But on warm July evenings, I’d rather be out with my family celebrating the Arts.
Ellen Jean Winograd
Chair, Artown Board of Directors
James,
My husband and I were at last night's performance at Trinity. I just want to thank you and the musicians for the lovely gift of that music. I loved every minute and was so impressed with the level of performance. The church was an outstanding venue. And you obviously enjoyed what you were doing.
So, today, do you follow up with a swim across the lake or just a 20 mile run?
I look forward to more amazing music!
Thank you again,
Jennifer