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]
2026/27 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, November 12, 2026 with Symphony musicians Amy Tatum, Principal Flute and Natasha Kislenko, Principal Piano at the unique downtown penthouse of Joan Rutkowski
- Thursday, April 22, 2027 with Guest Artists Maritina Tampakopoulos, soprano/Casta Diva, Zaikuan Song, bass and, Natasha Kislenko, Symphony Principal Piano at the lush garden retreat of Robert Ooley and Rodney Baker
- Thursday, May 22, 2027 with Symphony String Quartet at the Montecito poolside getaway of Jim Melillo
House Concert Fundraisers are $300 per person
($150 tax deductible)
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 25, 2026 with Guest Artist Michelle Cann, Piano
- November 15, 2026 with Guest Artist Devon Guthrie, soprano
- January 24, 2027 with Guest Artists Anne Akiko Meyers – SOLD OUT
- March 21, 2027 with Guest Artists Jose Caballe Domenech, Conductor and Pablo Garibay, guitar
- April 25, 2027 with Guest Artist Maritina Tampakopoulos, soprano/Casta Diva and Jonathan Fox, Director
Sunday Dinner with the Artists Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor $5,000: SOLD OUT
- Four VIP Private Box tickets to the Sunday matinee Concert (value of $205 each)
- Four guests at Dinner (value of $175 each)
- Photo with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and Principal Musicians or Guest Artist(s)
- Your name listed as a Title Sponsor on our event marketing, listing on Honor Roll, shout-out from stage
- $1,520 tax deductible donation
Friend: $150: 1 Seat at Dinner
- 1 Guest at the Dinner (value of $150)
- Photo with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and Principal Musicians or Guest Artist(s)
To join upcoming events or for more information,
please contact Juli Askew at
(805) 898-8785 or [email protected]
