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An Evening of Delectable Love Notes

featuring
Exec Chef Marcello Mazzoleni
Shu-Hsin Ko, violin
Yuko Watanabe, viola
Coral Marchant, cello
February 8, 2025
6:00 pm
Hotel Bellwether Ballroom

Romance your special someone!

Our Restaurant Dinners are unique dining experiences, pairing the culinary talents of our community's top chefs with the musical stylings of symphony musicians who perform at the events. This event at the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom features a one-of-a-kind culinary experience with a delicious multi-course dinner paired with romantic music from our string trio. Bellwether Executive Chef Marcello Mazzoleni is creating a custom menu where each course plays off the music creating a symphony of flavors.

Trio of courses menu and music pairings to take you on a journey exploring the love of food and music

First Course – A salad with a kick

  • Salad Frisee, Watermelon, Cotija, Poblano Dressing, Pepitas
  • Richard Strauss | Variations on a Bavarian Folk Song “My girlfriend is cross with me"

Thought to be about a girl he was dating, it bears the subhead, “My girlfriend is cross with me.” Back in 1882, it must have been regarded with amusement when it was first heard in Munich at a Pschorr family concert at the home of Strauss’ mother’s relations.

Main Course - A star-crossed pairing

  • Duet of Steelhead Salmon and Roasted Chicken with roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, lemon cream sauce and blood orange gastrique
  • Franz Schubert | String Trio in B-flat major, D. 581

This trio was composed shortly after Schubert realized he was unable to marry the girl he fell in love with.

Dessert - The grand finale

  • Opera Cake – Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Dulce de Leche & Hazelnut Crumb
  • Leó Weiner | String Trio in G minor, Op. 6, mvt I & II

A hugely romantic trio that shows Brahms' influence.

Vegetarian Entrée Option

  • Cashew Stuffed Cauliflower with Sundried Tomato Relish, Pomodoro Sauce

Dietary restrictions? You will have a chance to note this when purchasing your event ticket. Please email info@bellinghamsymphony.org or call our office at (360) 756-6752 with any questions. We want to make this special event fun for all!

Tickets are $150 per person plus Event Brite fees.