Cal Phil kicks off Music, Martinis and The Maestro

Cal Phil Music, Martinis and The Maestro expands to six concerts in 2007, offering the same refined yet lively music experience it has for three years — chamber music and cocktails with Maestro Victor Vener and the California Philharmonic Chamber Soloists.

Like a good cocktail, these concerts take a diverse array of ingredients and blend them together to make something that is full of taste and zing. Have a fascinating chat with the conductor, enjoy the unique historic ballroom setting, intimate music and your favorite refreshments.

All concerts take place Sunday afternoons in the lush surroundings of the intimate Romanesque Room of Pasadena's Green Hotel, and start with Maestro Vener's popular Talks With The Maestro prior to each concert. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and mingling with musicians. All concerts begin at 3 p.m.

Cal Phil Music, Martinis and The Maestro 2007 concert dates are Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 18, April 22, May 20 and June 17.

Mozart Divertimento opens the 2007 season on Jan. 14 with Mozart's Divertimento, K. 251 and Oboe Quartet, K. 370.

Tickets for the 2007 Cal Phil Music, Martinis and The Maestro go on sale to the public on Oct. 1 with special pricing available for groups of 20 or more. Guests may reserve single seats at $50 (at table) or $30 (chair) per concert or $200 and $300 for tables of four and six, respectively.

Two season ticket packages are available -- for four or six shows. Chair seating for a season of four concerts is $102, $144 for all six concerts. Tables for four for four concerts will be $680, $960 for six concerts. Tables for six for four concerts will be $1,020, $1,440 for six concerts. The intimate nature of the venue means very limited seating, with a total audience of only 250 per concert. Learn more about Cal Phil Music, Martinis and The Maestro series by calling (626) 300-8200 or visiting www.calphil.org.