Tasting Notes! Chamber Music + Food & Wine Discovery = A Night to Remember

1500 Old Towne Road,Charleston SC 29407

25 October, 2022

Description

Tasting Notes happens live as the audience enjoys a three course meal, paired with exceptional wines. It is a recital performed by world class musicians. It is a delicious dinner prepared by a uniquely talented chef. It is a celebration of wine, food, and music, and how each compliments the other, and it is quickly becoming Charleston's most exciting and engaging new Arts event! Your all-inclusive ticket covers: - A welcome reception where you can mingle with the performers and enjoy a glass of bubbly upon your arrival. - An intimate chamber music concert featuring the music of incredible African American composers. - A delicious three-course dinner inspired by the music and prepared on site by our chef, Adrian Grant. - A glass of wine with each course, expertly selected and discussed by Jessica Haldeman to enhance both the meal and the music. Come join us at the intersection of fine food, interesting wines, and gorgeous music! There's so much to discover. John Samuel Roper, Artistic Director, flute Gretchen Roper, clarinet Jenny Weiss and Frances Hsieh, violin Ben Weiss, viola Damian Kremer, cello Adrian Grant, Head Chef Jessica Haldeman, Wine Expert The Menu/The ProgramAppetizer Course: William Grant Still's "Danzas de Panama" for string quartetTamboritoMejorana y SocavonPuntoCumbia y CongoBeef Empanadas de Panama (deep fried pastry filled with tender spiced ground beef) or Beet and Potato Salad (golden potatoes, sliced pickled beets, red onion, and garbanzos tossed in a creamy herb blend) veg/vegan/gluten free Main Course: Samuel Coleridge Taylor's "Clarinet Quintet" op. 10Larghetto affettuoso - Finale. Allegro agitato Lowcountry Grits Bowl with Sweet Cornbread (smoked gouda grits topped with collards and smoked turkey) gluten free without cornbread or Gumbo Style Okra Soup over Rice with Sweet Cornbread (okra, tomato, corn, peppers, onion, beef short rib, and smoked turkey over long grain white rice) gluten free without cornbread or Vegetarian Gumbo Style Okra Soup with Sweet Cornbead veg Dessert: Valerie Coleman's "Moambi Asante - Prayer of Thanks" for flute, violin, and celloClassic Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Chantilly Cream veg or White Chocolate Pear Bread Pudding with Bailey's Irish Cream Anglaise veg