The Country’s Greatest Concertmasters Paired with Top Wines

Lead Sponsor
Patricia & Christopher Weil

Concertmaster Alexander Kerr, Co-Concertmaster Nathan Olson, and pianist Anton Nel. Wines curated by sommelier Gabriela Gaeta.

Program:

Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor
Mozart: Violin Sonata in B-flat major
Moszkowski: Suite for Two Violins and Piano in G Minor

Sommeliers

Gabriela Gaeta-Ninet
Paired with: Dallas Symphony Concertmasters

Gabriela Gaeta-Ninet, born in Tijuana, Baja California, initially pursued a career in engineering but found her true passion in wine. After transitioning from the specialty coffee world, she discovered her love for oenology, earning prestigious certifications like WSET Level 3 and becoming the first Mexican to achieve the title of "French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors." Mentored by Paolo Paoloni at Montefiori Winery, Gabriela deepened her expertise in viticulture and winemaking. She is now a dedicated advocate for Mexican wines, promoting Baja California’s wine culture and fostering a new generation of wine enthusiasts.eer highlights include curating award-winning wine lists, organizing educational events, and pioneering innovative projects like HospitaliTV and the HospitaliTV Wine Club.

Schedule:

6:00PM: Welcome Reception and Silent Auction

6:30PM: Discussion with the sommelier led by Chef Claudia Sandoval

7:00PM: Concert. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed.

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