2025 Spirits of Summer
Celestial Symphony
Thursday, June 26, 2025
LIVE ORCHESTRA + CRAFT COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Presented by the Nashville Symphony Crescendo Club
An out-of-this-world experience where cocktails and symphonic melodies cosmically collide.
PERFORMERS: Nashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
CHAIRS: Andrew Horowitz and Morgan Karr
Featured Mixologists
Thomas Goad, Bar Audrey
Demi Natoli, White Limozeen
Storm Sheler, The Fox Bar and Cocktail Club
Jason Sorbet, Barrel Proof
6:00 PM | Lunar Lounge, VIP Experience, Main Lobby
7:30 PM | Spirits of Summer, Laura Turner Hall
Tickets
$100 GA
$200 VIP — Exclusive VIP Lounge Access + Reserved Loge Box Seating
*Please note that VIP tickets are sold out!
A widely popular fundraiser blending the experience of a live orchestra performance and a cocktail competition, Spirits of Summer is a multi-sensory event pairing musical works with custom-crafted cocktails designed by notable Nashville mixologists.
Embark on a musical odyssey through the cosmos, exploring the grandeur and mystery of the universe through a symphonic lens. "Celestial Symphony" is sure to launch the audience to distant galaxies, nebulas, and constellations. The concert promises a one-of-a-kind, immersive adventure, fusing the sublime beauty of space with the emotive power of live music.
Elevate your evening with the exclusive Lunar Lounge experience, featuring delicious light bites and a DJ set by renowned chef Sean Brock. VIP guests will also enjoy on-site aura readings and mini-astrology readings, as well as reserved Loge Box seating.
During the main event, Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez will lead the performance of four curated musical selections as each mixologist presents their cocktail. The audience will experience a journey of all the senses, enjoying signature cocktails and delicious bites paired with exquisite music, while comparing tasting notes with friends between each “round.” At the end of the night, the audience will vote for their favorite music and cocktail pairing, with the winning mixologist taking home the Symphony’s Spirits of Summer award. After the concert, guests are invited to mix and mingle with the mixologists and Nashville Symphony musicians.
In addition to an unforgettable evening of music and mixology, Spirits of Summer will feature a curated silent auction, offering guests the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and exclusive items in support of the Nashville Symphony. For those seeking unique beverage options, the event will also include thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic cocktails from Curious Elixirs, ensuring there's something special for every palate. These enhancements add a new dimension to the night’s festivities, creating a more inclusive and immersive celebration for all.
Spirits of Summer is presented annually by Crescendo Club, the Nashville Symphony’s young professional organization. Proceeds to benefit the Nashville Symphony, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to inspire and engage a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music.
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