Join us in Traverse City, Michigan July 23rd and 24th, 2017 for a global celebration of Riesling featuring Stuart Pigott and Riesling, the Best White Wine on Earth.
The highlight of the weekend will be the Night of 100 Rieslings on Sunday, July 23, a gala affair held near downtown. In addition to the Bar of 100 Rieslings tended by professional sommeliers and the producers themselves, live music and dinner, City of Riesling III will have several new attractions, including a brunch on Sunday and a lunch sponsored by New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Alliance on Monday.
Those hoping to take their exploration of the grape to a new level will want to participate in Salon Riesling on Monday, July 24 on the second floor of The Franklin restaurant. This energetic and educational tasting symposium will feature analysis and discussion from a range of winemakers, writers and wine experts over a variety of topics spread across four unique one-hour sessions. New this year will be a walk-around wine tasting held concurrently and just across the hall from the Salon.
One of the fastest rising stars of the conducting world, Music Director and Conductor of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Cristian Măcelaru leads the World Youth Symphony Orchestra through a repertoire that includes “Carnival Overture” by Dvorak and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2.
Newly appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Cristian Măcelaru has established himself as one of the fast-rising stars of the conducting world. With every concert he displays an exciting and highly regarded presence, thoughtful interpretations and energetic conviction on the podium. Măcelaru came to public attention in February 2012 when he conducted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a replacement for Pierre Boulez in performances met with critical acclaim. Conductor-in-Residence of the Philadelphia Orchestra, he made his Philadelphia Orchestra subscription debut in April 2013 and continues to conduct them annually on subscription programs and other special concerts. In September 2016, he was announced Music Director of Cabrillo Festival, America’s longest running festival dedicated to new music for orchestra, to succeed Marin Alsop with immediate effect. Măcelaru leads his inaugural season as Cabrillo Festival Music Director in August 2017.
Join us in Traverse City, Michigan July 23rd and 24th, 2017 for a global celebration of Riesling featuring Stuart Pigott and Riesling, the Best White Wine on Earth.