North America’s top concertmasters perform intimate concerts with music selections paired with fine wines for a unique ‘taste what you hear’ experience
SAN DIEGO, CA, October 07, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mainly Mozart – the San Diego nonprofit behind the acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival – today announced the return of its Wine Pairing Series, following the enthusiastic response to its 2024 debut. Presented by Jean-Charles Boisett Wineries, this year’s series features four concertmasters across four weekends of performances, an expansion from last year’s three, and adds Saturday concerts alongside Sundays. The series will again be hosted at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club.
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).
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.
“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. “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. Seating is limited and early purchase is recommended.
2025/2026 Wine Pairing Series Lineup
Kansas City Symphony
November 15 and 16, 2025
Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster
Sean Chen, Piano
National Symphony
January 10 and 11, 2026
Nurit Bar-Josef, Concertmaster
Loewi Lin, Cello
Erich Heckscher, Bassoon
Boston Symphony
February 21 and 22, 2026
Nathan Cole, Concertmaster
Steve Ansell, Principal Viola
Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cello
New York Philharmonic
April 11 and 12, 2026
Frank Huang, Concertmaster
Cynthia Phelps, Principal Viola
Concert Times
Saturdays: 5:00 PM Wine Reception | 6:00 PM Wine Pairing Event Begins
Sundays: 4:00 PM Wine Reception | 5:00 PM Wine Pairing Event Begins
About Mainly Mozart
Since 1988, Mainly Mozart has brought the San Diego community together to experience the finest in orchestral music, intimate concert experiences and extraordinary music education for young people through the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra and its string programs. The famed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival has earned the distinction of being the largest gathering of Concertmasters and Principal Players in the United States, boasting top-level players from the world’s greatest orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and dozens more. Earlier this year, the prestigious International Mozarteum Foundation accepted Mainly Mozart into its “Mozart Communities,” a group of around 30 leading classical music organizations worldwide. For more information, visit www.mainlymozart.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X and TikTok.
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