La Musica turns musicians into chefs

Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner was hosted April 14 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:56 p.m. April 14, 2018
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Violinists from the La Musica International Chamber Music Festival dished up their favorite recipes on April 14. 

The Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner was hosted at Michael's Wine Cellar. The evening was all about the menu, created partly by the musical chefs and partly by Michael's On East catering. 

La Musica violinsist Ruth Lenz created and prepared a red, white and blue green salad for the first course, and La Musica violinist Federico Agostini created and prepared a tipsy chicken breast supreme for the third course. Michael's On East prepared the second course and dinner. 

The evening also included a few silent auction items and a cocktail hour. 

The concerts kicked off April 9 and the last concert is April 18 at the Sarasota Opera House.

Co-Chairwomen Janet Hunter, Robyn Sullivan and Sally Faron
Co-Chairwomen Janet Hunter, Robyn Sullivan and Sally Faron
Monaca and Eric Onstad
Monaca and Eric Onstad
Marlo and Jay Turner
Marlo and Jay Turner
Hillary Steele with John and Ellen Cavanaugh
Hillary Steele with John and Ellen Cavanaugh
Nancy Gold and Bruce Lehman
Nancy Gold and Bruce Lehman
The artwork for the pamphlet was created by artist Kay Curtis.
The artwork for the pamphlet was created by artist Kay Curtis.
Chuck Hamilton, Ann Moe, Gloria Moss and Charlie Lenger
Chuck Hamilton, Ann Moe, Gloria Moss and Charlie Lenger
Associate Artistic Director Derek Han with Enrico Elisi and Kye Park
Associate Artistic Director Derek Han with Enrico Elisi and Kye Park
A handmade Murano glass necklace was available in the silent auction.
A handmade Murano glass necklace was available in the silent auction.
Anette Jux-Ledbetter and Andrew Ronchini
Anette Jux-Ledbetter and Andrew Ronchini
Julie Rohr McHugh puts dressing on the salad.
Julie Rohr McHugh puts dressing on the salad.
The salad was created by La Musica violinist Ruth Lenz.
The salad was created by La Musica violinist Ruth Lenz.
Daniel Palmizio tosses the salad.
Daniel Palmizio tosses the salad.
Eric Onstad pours a glass of wine.
Eric Onstad pours a glass of wine.
The ties were hand-painted by artist Kay Curtis.
The ties were hand-painted by artist Kay Curtis.

 

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