Classical + Wine Pairing: Beethoven, Esmail & Lei Liang at Appassionata

Season 11 opens in the J. Christopher barrel room — a West Coast premiere, our Composer-in-Residence, and a paired three-wine tasting.
About this Event

Season 11 opens in the gorgeous acoustic of the J. Christopher barrel room at Appassionata Estate — a glass of Willamette Valley wine in hand, world-class musicians a few feet away, and an evening built around our signature Composer-in-Residence weekend.

Lei Liang joins us in person, and we'll perform two of his works: the spellbinding Gobi Gloria, and a portion of 6 Seasons, developed in collaboration with oceanographers to explore the complex, rarely heard undersea soundscapes of the Alaskan sea floor. We'll also give the West Coast premiere of This Is It, part 3 by Reena Esmail (who you may know and love from our 2022 season), and close with the youthful exuberance of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 18 No. 2. A proper way to launch the summer.

PROGRAM

• Reena ESMAIL — This Is It, part 3 (West Coast premiere)
• Lei LIANG — Gobi Gloria
• Lei LIANG — 6 Seasons
• Ludwig van BEETHOVEN — String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2

INCLUDED: Admission includes a complimentary three-wine tasting specially paired to the musical program. Ticket price is inclusive of all fees. Following the concert, food and additional wine will be available for purchase on the beautiful terrace of Appassionata Estate.

DETAILSSaturday, August 8, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. Appassionata Estate, the home of J. Christopher Wines 17150 NE Hillside Dr., Newberg, OR 97132

Attending more than one evening? The 2026 Season Flex Pass ($235) covers any three performances — and saves over single tickets.