Upcoming Events
October 2025
2025 San Diego Genius Award Dinner
The Westgate Hotel
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Begins at 6 PM
Celebrating “Genius in the Spirit of Mozart” within San Diego County. Honoring Dr. Erica Saphire, President & CEO of La Jolla Institute for Immunology, as the 9th annual recipient. Presented by Mainly Mozart. Music by Edric Saphire.
November 2025
Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra
Solo Competition Winners’ Recital
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Begins 3:30PM
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
Kansas City Symphony
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Begins at 5 PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring Kansas City Symphony concertmaster Jun Iwasaki and pianist Sean Chen.
Maurice Ravel : Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano
Amy Beach : Romance for Violin and Piano
Gabriel Fauré : Sonata No. 1 Op. 13 for Violin and Piano
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
Kansas City Symphony
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | Begins at 4PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring Kansas City Symphony concertmaster Jun Iwasaki and pianist Sean Chen.
Maurice Ravel : Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano
Amy Beach : Romance for Violin and Piano
Gabriel Fauré : Sonata No. 1 Op. 13 for Violin and Piano
Club Amadeus Chamber Music
Anton Nel
A Beautiful Private Home in San Diego
Sunday, November 23, 2025 | Begins at 2PM
Enjoy chamber music the way that it was intended to be experienced - up close and intimate with four annual events! Club Amadeus membership is 100% tax-deductible and goes to support Mainly Mozart and its many programs. Acclaimed pianist Anton Nel performs a virtuosic solo concert.
December 2025
Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra
Holiday Showcase
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | Begins at 5pm
January 2026
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
National Symphony
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Begins at 5PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring National Symphony concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef, cellist Loewi Lin, and bassoonist Erich Heckscher.
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
National Symphony
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Begins at 4PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring National Symphony concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef, cellist Loewi Lin, and bassoonist Erich Heckscher.
February 2026
Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra Winter Showcase
PAC at Lincoln High School
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Begins at 6PM
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
Boston Symphony
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Begins at 5PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring Boston Symphony concertmaster Nathan Cole, principal violist Steve Ansell, and principal cellist Blaise Dejardin.
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
Boston Symphony
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Begins at 4PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring Boston Symphony concertmaster Nathan Cole, principal violist Steve Ansell, and principal cellist Blaise Dejardin.
March 2026
The Mainly Mozart Gala
The Westgate Hotel
March 14, 2026 | Begins at 5PM
“Where Culinary & Musical Genius Meet” - Prepare for a night to remember, with tasting menus prepared by renowned celebrity chefs, premium wines, and the finest in classical music.
Honorary Chair: Joann Clark
April 2026
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
New York Philharmonic
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Begins at 5PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring New York Philharmonic concertmaster Frank Huang and principal violist Cynthia Phelps.
The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
New York Philharmonic
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Begins at 4PM
“Taste What You Hear” as North America’s top concertmasters perform works paired to the finest in wine. Featuring New York Philharmonic concertmaster Frank Huang and principal violist Cynthia Phelps.
May 2026
Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra Season Finale
PAC at Lincoln High School
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Begins at 6PM