Mainly Mozart Expands Wine Pairing Series for 2025/2026 Season

Mainly Mozart announced the return of its Wine Pairing Series for the 2025/2026 season, expanding the program to include four concertmasters across four weekends of performances following the enthusiastic response to its 2024 debut. The series, presented by Jean-Charles Boisett Wineries, adds Saturday concerts alongside Sundays and will again be hosted at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. This expansion represents significant growth from last year's three-concertmaster format, reflecting the program's successful integration of musical performance with curated wine experiences.

The 2025/2026 series features four of America's leading concertmasters: Jun Iwasaki of the Kansas City Symphony performing November 15-16, 2025; Nurit Bar-Josef of the National Symphony appearing January 10-11, 2026; Nathan Cole of the Boston Symphony scheduled for February 21-22, 2026; and Frank Huang of the New York Philharmonic concluding the series April 11-12, 2026. Each concertmaster will be joined by distinguished principal players from their respective orchestras, creating unique ensemble combinations for the intimate performances.

The Wine Pairing Series events begin with an open hors d'oeuvres reception before audiences are seated for the concert and tasting experience. Each musical piece on the program is paired with carefully selected wines chosen to mirror the style and emotion of the music. Wines are poured and selection commentary is provided before each musical work, creating a multi-sensory experience that enhances both the auditory and gustatory elements. Nancy Laturno, Mainly Mozart Co-Founder and CEO, emphasized the unique nature of the experience, noting that the wine selections are exceptional on their own but paired with music, they elevate both the flavor and the overall experience.

The series represents an innovative approach to classical music presentation, combining artistic performance with culinary arts in a way that has proven popular with audiences. The decision to expand the series demonstrates Mainly Mozart's commitment to creating distinctive cultural experiences that appeal to both traditional classical music enthusiasts and new audiences. Tickets for the limited-seating events are available at https://www.mainlymozart.org/wine-series, with early purchase recommended due to the intimate nature of the venue and expected high demand following last year's successful debut.