Mainly Mozart holds Concertmaster Wine Pairing Series event

Mainly Mozart, the San Diego nonprofit behind the acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, held the first of this year’s Wine Pairing Series Nov. 15-16 at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, following the enthusiastic response to its 2024 debut, according to a news release. Presented by Jean-Charles Boisett Wineries, this year’s series, subtitled “Taste What You Hear”, features four concertmasters across four weekends of performances, an expansion from last year’s three, and adds Saturday concerts alongside Sundays. The 2025/2026 series showcases four of America’s leading concertmasters: Jun Iwasaki of the Kansas City Symphony (Nov. 15-16, 2025), Nurit Bar-Josef of the National Symphony (Jan. 10-11, 2026), Nathan Cole of the Boston Symphony (Feb. 21-22, 2026), and Frank Huang of the New York Philharmonic (April 11-12, 2026). Photos on this page were taken at the Nov. 16 event. The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series events begin with an open hors d’oeuvres reception before audiences are seated for an intimate concert and tasting experience. Each piece on the program is paired with curated wines, chosen to mirror the style and emotion of the music. Wines are poured and selection commentary is provided before each musical work, setting the stage for a multi-sensory experience, the news release stated. “It’s not every day you get to enjoy a glass of wine inspired by the music you’re hearing in the moment,” said Nancy Laturno, Mainly Mozart co-founder and CEO, in the news release. “We loved this idea, and the enthusiastic response from attendees encouraged us to expand the series this year adding Saturday concerts and a fourth concertmaster. The wine selections are exceptional on their own, but paired with the music, they elevate both the flavor and the experience.” Tickets are available at www. mainlymozart. org/wine-series.
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