Special Concerts
Special Concerts & Fundraising Events
You are invited to a series of events in support of The Santa Barbara Symphony hosted by and in celebration of
Maestro Nir Kabaretti’s 20th Anniversary Season!
To join upcoming events or for more information,
please contact Juli Askew at
(805) 898-8785 or [email protected]
2025/26 House Concerts
Maestro Kabaretti has curated a series of house concerts to bring music lovers together in intimate and exclusive settings. Held in magical private residences generously donated by Symphony hosts, each of these one-of-a kind events are held from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.
Each event includes a 50-minute concert, heavy appetizers, libations and plenty of time to talk with Nir, the musicians and each other!
- Thursday, October 9, 2025 with Symphony musicians Lauren Mindoro, violin and Natasha Kislenko, Principal Piano
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 with Guest Artists Min Joo Yi, Evren Ozel and Angie Zhang, Piano Competition Winners
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 with Guest Artist Hanzhi Wang, accordion
- Thursday April 16, 2026 with Guest Artist Alexi Kinney, violin
House Concert Fundraisers are $300 per person
($150 tax deductible)
$1,000 per person for the series!
($400 tax deductible)
in support of The Symphony’s music education programs
and community collaborations.
Sunday Dinner with the Artists
Join Maestro Kabaretti for an intimate dinner with featured guest artists or principal musicians. Each dinner is held walking distance to The Granada immediately after the Sunday matinee. Limited to 20 guests.
- October 19, 2025 with Concertmaster, Jessica Guideri and Principal Viola, Erik Rynearson
- November 16, 2025 with Guest Artist Christian Lindberg, trombone
- January 18, 2026 with Guest Artists Min Joo Yin and Jonathan Mamora, Piano Competition Winners
- March 29, 2026 with Guest Artist Hanzhi Wang, accordion
- April 19, 2026 with Guest Artist Alexi Kinney, violin
Sunday Dinner with the Artists Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor $3,000: 4 VIP Box Seats with champagne service and 4 Seats at Dinner
- Four VIP Private Box tickets to the Sunday matinee Concert (value of $205 each)
- Four guests at Dinner (value of $250 each)
- Photo with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and Principal Musicians or Guest Artist(s)
- Champagne bucket and glasses in Box
- Your name listed as a Title Sponsor on our event marketing, listing on Honor Roll, shout-out from stage
- $1,180 tax deductible donation
Supporting Sponsor: $1,500: 2 VIP Loge Seats and 2 Seats at Dinner
- 2 VIP Loge tickets Sunday matinee Concert ($205 value)
- 2 Guests at the Dinner (value of $250 each)
- Photo with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and Principal Musicians or Guest Artist(s)
- Pre-Concert Drink Tickets
- Your name listed as a Supporting Sponsor on our event marketing, listing on Honor Roll
- $590 tax deductible donation
VIP Individual: $750: 1 VIP Loge Seat and 1 Seat at Dinner
- 1 VIP Loge ticket Sunday matinee Concert ($205 value)
- 1 Guest at the Dinner (value of $250)
- Pre-Concert Drink Tickets
- Photo with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and Principal Musicians or Guest Artist(s)
- $295 tax deductible donation
Friend: $300: 1 Seat at Dinner
- 1 Guest at the Dinner (value of $250)
- Photo with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and Principal Musicians or Guest Artist(s)
- $50 tax deductible donation
To join upcoming events or for more information,
please contact Juli Askew at
(805) 898-8785 or [email protected]
