Concert Apéritif Series
Concert Apéritif Series
Maestro Nir Kabaretti curated a series of seven house concerts to celebrate The Symphony’s milestone 70th Anniversary and to bring music lovers together in intimate and exclusive settings.
Each event featured a 60-minute concert with visiting guest artists who performed during concert week with the Orchestra or The Symphony’s own superb musicians. Guests were treated to musical selections thoughtfully chosen by the Maestro to reflect the hosts and their unique homes!
Held in magical, private residences, generously donated by Symphony hosts, each of these one-of-a-kind events was held around sunset and included heavy appetizers, libations, and plenty of time to talk with Nir, the musicians and each other!
To join upcoming events or for more information,
please contact Juli Askew at
(805) 898-8785 or jaskew@thesymphony.org
Concert Apéritif #7 - May 11, 2023
Guest Artist violinist Philippe Quint
Concert Apéritif #6 - April 30, 2023
Concert Apéritif #5 - March 30, 2023
Hosted and sponsored by Drs. Fred & Linda Wudl at Seaside Gardens
The Santa Barbara Symphony Brass Quintet:
Jon Lewis, Trumpet; Dusty McKinney, Trumpet; Melia Badalian, Horn; and Luke Storm, Tuba
Concert Apéritif #4 - February 15, 2023
Hosted by John Whitehurst at his home, Sage Hill Ranch
and sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
Legendary Jazz Saxophone Player Ted Nash & Members of the Josh Nelson Trio.
Concert Apéritif #3 - January 12, 2023
Generously hosted by Michele “Mikki” Andina
The Santa Barbara Symphony String Quartet:
Ji Young An, Violin; Kyle Gilner, Violin; Andrew Kwon, Viola; and Allan Hon, Cello.
Concert Apéritif #2 - November 17, 2022
Hosted at the home of Dr. Mary Collier, and partially sponsored by
an Anonymous donor, Keith Whiting Moore, and Anne Sage & Jesse D. Sgro
Guest Artist Alessio Bax, celebrated pianist
Concert Apéritif #1 - October 20, 2022
A Night in Vienna hosted and sponsored by Drs. Fred & Linda Wudl
The Santa Barbara Symphony Piano Trio:
Jessica Guideri, Violin; Trevor Handy, Cello and Natasha Kislenko, piano.
