Musica Marin International Chamber Music Festival

An International Chamber Music & Culinary Experience

For over four years, Musica Marin’s concerts, grants and programs have touched many lives, from young musicians to the young at heart.

It has been a natural progression to create the first annual Musica Marin International Chamber Music Festival, a multi-day experience that embodies the purpose and passion behind the organization. Artistic Director Ruth Kahn seeks to create and expand upon the intimate, sensory-rich environments of Musica Marin’s ongoing concert performances by incorporating the town’s unique venues and stunning locales into the Festival schedule.

We invite music and culinary lovers from near and far to share in this unique event. Musical and culinary talent from across the country and around the globe will be present throughout the entire weekend for this interactive multi-day celebration.

Friday, September 21

3:00 pm – San Francisco Bay Area Yacht Cruise
German-Italian Baritone, Marco Vassalli and Chef Mark Furr.

5:30pm – Pre-Concert Dinner
For Founding Festival Members.

7:30pm – Opening Night Concert, St. Stephen’s Church
Masterpieces from the chamber music repertoire, concluding with G major sextet of Johannes Brahms.

Saturday, September 22

1:00 pm – Afternoon Symposium and Concert String Trio Giacometti, Old St. Hilary’s Chapel
An informative discussion on the afternoon’s music. Trio Giacometti will perform Mozart and Sibelius.

5:30 pm – Chef and Vintner Reception hosted by special guest Liam Mayclem, St. Stephen’s Church
Award-winning chefs, beautifully prepared food, select exceptional local wines while harpist, Krista Strader, serenades. With special guest host Liam Mayclem, known to legions of fans as CBS’ “Foodie Chap.”

8:00 pm – Saturday Evening Festival Concert, St. Stephen’s Church
Q&A with Musica Marin’s Composer-in-Residence Clint Borzoni and Baritone Marco Vassalli.  Samuel Barber’s “Dover Beach” and Clint Borzoni’s two songs for Baritone and String Quartet, Mendelssohn’s B-flat viola quintet.

Sunday, September 23

12:00 pm – Garden Luncheon & Intimate Outdoor Concert, Exclusive Private 9-Acre Tiburon Estate
For Founding Festival Members: Discussion of the life and music of J.S. Bach with cellist Jeffrey Solow who performs a selection of Bach’s solo cello suites.

1:30 pm – Wine Tasting on the Terrace, Exclusive Private 9-Acre Tiburon Estate
Award-winning chefs, beautifully prepared food, select exceptional local wines while harpist, Krista Strader, serenades. With special guest host Liam Mayclem, known to legions of fans as CBS’ “Foodie Chap.”

3:00 pm – Festival Concert Finale, Exclusive Private 9-Acre Tiburon Estate
All of the Festival’s musicians come together for this memorable final concert of the Festival. Concluding with Felix Mendelssohn’s exquisite and virtuosic octet.

4:30 pm – Closing Festival Party, Exclusive Private 9-Acre Tiburon Estate
After the concert, guests enjoy a festive soiree to celebrate, mix and mingle with fellow attendees, chefs, Festival musicians and Founding Festival Members. Delectable bites by Chef Randy Gardner.

Downloadable brochure (PDF)