Musica Marin International Chamber Music Festival Marries Gourmet Food & International Artistry September 21, 22 & 23
First-of-its-Kind Effort by Violist Ruth Kahn and Chef Mark Furr at Old St. Hilary's Chapel in Belvedere and St. Stephens Church Tiburon
SAN FRANCISCO and MARIN, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "There's a friendly tie between music and eating," opined Thomas Hardy. That tie is what binds together internationally-acclaimed violist Ruth Kahn and master chef Mark Furr: a culinary adventure given gourmet melody at the Inaugural Musica Marin International Chamber Music Festival (www.musicamarinfestival.com) Over three days, September 21, 22 & 23, Musica Marin will unfold in Tiburon and Belvedere at Old St. Hilary's Chapel (201 Esperanza Street), St. Stephen's Church (3 Bayview Avenue) and at an exquisite nine-acre private estate overlooking San Francisco Bay.
"Magical music paired with delectable dishes in unparalleled private settings with world-renowned international artists is what we're all about," says Kahn, a Juilliard graduate known to legions of fans for her performances both in the Bay Area and in Europe, including 20 years with the New York City Ballet orchestra. "Mark and I believe we have created a unique experience, for a unique audience: people who appreciate world-class food and world-class music in world-class settings."
Founded in 2014 by Kahn, the nonprofit Musica Marin executes a vision to inspire, educate and cultivate appreciation and support for the classical arts. For the last four years, as part of Musica Marin's in-home concert series, scores of fans have been treated to concert events, including world premiere commissions, with renowned musicians in private residences and other intimate settings. With the Musica Marin International Chamber Music Festival, the organization is expanding its artistic footprint.
"For the last several years I have been honored to participate in Ruth's vision," said Furr, for 20 years known to Bay Area foodies for his time at Radius, Broken Record and appearances on The Travel Channel. "My passion for creative cuisine with Ruth's passion to create a music festival with global connections is even better than a marriage made in heaven. It's a marriage made in Marin."
The locale for Musica Marin is of equal importance to the artistry, note both Kahn and Furr.
"Belvedere-Tiburon is the ideal place for the Musica Marin Festival," they said in a joint statement. "The area's natural beauty, storybook neighborhoods, fine dining and breathtaking vistas provide an elegant setting for this first-of-its-kind experience. It is truly for those palettes both educated and curious."
Musica Marin Festival attendees can choose from a variety of performances, food and wine options and ticket packages. In addition, for a limited time, Founding Festival Member packages are available with special VIP add ons. A portion of the proceeds benefit Musica Marin, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving musical culture for all ages.
"This will be a unique international chamber music and culinary experience," sums up Kahn. "It will be a weekend festival promising stunning settings, exquisite food and chamber music both intimate and profound."
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