Mainly Mozart 2025/2026 Concertmaster Wine Pairing Series FAQ
Summary
Mainly Mozart is expanding its Wine Pairing Series for the 2025/2026 season, featuring four concertmasters from top American orchestras performing at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. This unique multi-sensory experience pairs curated wines with classical music performances, expanding from last year with additional Saturday concerts and a fourth concertmaster due to enthusiastic audience response.
What is the Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series?
It’s a series of intimate concerts where each musical piece is paired with curated wines chosen to mirror the style and emotion of the music, creating a multi-sensory experience that includes wine commentary before each work.
When and where does the 2025/2026 Wine Pairing Series take place?
The series runs from November 2025 through April 2026 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, with concerts on Saturdays at 6:00 PM (wine reception at 5:00 PM) and Sundays at 5:00 PM (wine reception at 4:00 PM).
Which concertmasters are featured in this year’s series?
The series features Jun Iwasaki (Kansas City Symphony) in November 2025, Nurit Bar-Josef (National Symphony) in January 2026, Nathan Cole (Boston Symphony) in February 2026, and Frank Huang (New York Philharmonic) in April 2026.
How has the series changed from last year?
The 2025/2026 series has expanded to include four concertmasters (up from three) and added Saturday concerts alongside the existing Sunday performances, responding to enthusiastic audience feedback.
What is the format of each Wine Pairing Series event?
Each event begins with an open hors d’oeuvres reception, followed by seating for an intimate concert where wines are poured and selection commentary is provided before each musical work, creating a paired tasting experience.
Who is presenting the Wine Pairing Series?
The series is presented by Jean-Charles Boisett Wineries and organized by Mainly Mozart, the San Diego nonprofit behind the acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival.
How can I purchase tickets for the Wine Pairing Series?
Tickets are available at www.mainlymozart.org/wine-series, with limited seating and early purchase recommended.
What makes this concert series unique compared to traditional classical music performances?
This series offers a multi-sensory experience where wines are specifically curated to complement each musical piece, allowing audiences to enjoy wine inspired by the music they’re hearing in the moment, elevating both the flavor and the musical experience.
What additional musicians will be performing alongside the concertmasters?
Each concertmaster will be joined by other principal players, including pianists, cellists, violists, and bassoonists such as Sean Chen, Loewi Lin, Erich Heckscher, Steve Ansell, Blaise Dejardin, and Cynthia Phelps.
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