Mainly Mozart in the News

June 6, 2025

June 28 Concert Review by Ron Bierman

July 5, 2025

June 26 Concert Review by Eileen Wingard

“It was the Fidl-Fantazye: A Klezmer Concerto, that was the starring centerpiece of the program. Written and performed by Noah Bendix-Balgley, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the piece dazzled with heart-warming folk themes and brilliant violin virtuosity.”

June 2025

MAINLY MOZART’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL IS A CONFLUENCE OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

June 23, 2025

Review by Paul Bodine

“Music’s Mainly Mozart, Musicians Are All Stars, Sum Is Unmixed Delight”

June 20, 2025

“There was indeed, much to celebrate at this opening full-house concert. But most of all, it was the remarkable performances of each soloist and the excellent accompaniments by the string ensemble under Mainly Mozart’s artistic director, Michael Francis.”

June 19, 2025

The largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America will come together for six concerts at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater and The Conrad in La Jolla.

June 15, 2025

Mainly Mozart soloist Erin Hannigan a standout on oboe and with animals

The Texas-based musician is one of 70 top classical artists performing at this month's All-Star Orchestra Festival in La Jolla

June 10, 2025

This annual festival is a must-see for classical music lovers, uniting the most elite musicians from top orchestras across the U.S. and Canada for an extraordinary showcase of talent.

June 12, 2025

Mainly Mozart Festival to open with newly rediscovered work by a young Mozart

This year’s festival, which runs from June 18 to 28, will feature musicians from some of the nation’s top orchestras, such as the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra. 

June 10, 2025

Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Returns To San Diego June 18-28 With Historic Mozart Premiere, New Artist-In-Residence & Star Soloists

June 6, 2025

Welcoming the 2025 San Diego Mainly Mozart Festival

A rich array that caters to both seasoned aficionados and newcomers to the classical music scene

February 17, 2025
”an unforgettable four-course dining experience—all in support of the arts.”

February 9, 2025
”Mainly Mozart joins prestigious organization as prelude to 2025 All-Star Orchestra Festival”

January 24, 2025
”It started back in the 80s when I was young in Italy.”

December 27, 2024
”This was a once-in-a-lifetime performance. To hear those string players play that piece was sublime.”

December 22, 2024
”Year in review: In classical music, innovation, renovation and collaboration were key ”

November 17, 2024
”Classical Music and Wine Link in Symphonic Pairing At Sommelier Series”

October 20, 2024
”Be honest with your Sommelier, and from there, you both can work from there.”

October 19, 2024
”A musical experience that’ll have you savoring every note.”

September 26, 2024
”Mainly Mozart’s New Sommelier Concertmaster Series”

June 28, 2024
”The Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra”

June 10, 2024
”The Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra Returns”

April 6th, 2024
”Mainly Mozart fundraising gala puts music and meals in concert”

April 5th, 2024
”Promoter of Fine Arts and Mainly Mozart presents (The Sea Unites Us)"

March 24th, 2024
”Mainly Mozart Culinary Concerto”

March 22nd, 2024
”Mainly Mozart Culinary Concerto Fundraising Gala”

March 22nd, 2024
”Musical & Culinary Artistry Converge at ‘Culinary Concerto’ to Benefit Mainly Mozart”

March 21st, 2024
“San Diego Weekend Roundup”

Feburary 7th, 2024
”Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival to Bring World-Class Musicians to La Jolla”

January 31st, 2024
”Mainly Mozart’s 2024 Festival of the Orchestras to be an all-La Jolla event with outdoor and indoor concerts”