Symphony Uncorked: Vintage 2025

Experience the perfect blend of classical music and fine wine with Symphony Uncorked — a series of relaxed, intimate chamber music performances set among the beautiful landscapes of Sonoma County. Curated and hosted by Francesco Lecce-Chong, Music Director of Santa Rosa Symphony, Symphony Uncorked brings you up close and personal with the musicians, offering an informal and intimate concert experience that’s unlike any traditional symphony hall. From classic masterpieces to delightful arrangements of popular music, the repertoire is diverse, engaging, and designed to complement the stunning vineyard surroundings.

After the music, stay and mingle with Francesco, fellow guests, and performers, savoring the moment with a glass of wine and warm summer air. Join us as we uncork a full-bodied celebration of music, wine, and summer splendor!

Lineup:

July 20: Kick off the summer with a picturesque afternoon performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Trione Vineyards & Winery in Geyserville. This one-of-a-kind, intimate concert features the Symphony’s String Quintet alongside acclaimed violinist Julian Rhee. Vivaldi’s timeless music will fill the summer air, bringing to life the composer’s original sonnets, read aloud by the Maestro himself.

Aug. 3: Escape to the breathtaking vineyards of Paradise Ridge Winery for Winds in the Vines. Sip, sway, and swirl to the Santa Rosa Symphony Wind Quintet. The program features an extraordinary five-player arrangement of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue — a bold reinterpretation that captures the spirit and complexity of the original. Francesco guides the afternoon with stories that trace a romantic transatlantic dialogue between composers like Valerie Coleman, Claude Debussy, Scott Joplin, and Gershwin.

Aug. 17: Experience an unforgettable summer evening with Sunset Suites — a unique open-air concert at Deerfield Ranch Winery in Santa Rosa. Come and savor the perfect harmony of world-class brass music, stunning vineyard views, and fine wine. Enjoy the Santa Rosa Symphony Brass Quintet as they perform iconic suites from John Williams’ Star Wars, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, and a thrilling version of Ennio Morricone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly arranged by Principal Trombone Bruce Chrisp.