The GOODS from Mission Hill Family Estate

West Kelowna, BC | The Borodin Quartet, founded 70 years ago in Soviet-era Russia, celebrates its anniversary in British Columbia by performing all 15 string quartets by Dmitri Shostakovich. The cycle of five concerts will be presented at the Vancouver Playhouse on May 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13, 2015, with the series proudly sponsored by Mission Hill Family Estate. Tickets are available from the Friends of Chamber Music website and from Tickets Tonight.

Friends of Chamber Music, a non-profit society that presents world-class ensembles in concert, first brought the Borodin Quartet to Vancouver in 1964. The Borodins returned in 1969 to play the Shostakovich cycle of (at that time) 12 quartets for the first time in North America. The group was to perform the cycle in Vancouver again in 2007 but had to cancel due to the failing health of one of its founding members, so this return is a rare opportunity for music lovers.

This modern Russian masterwork, the cycle of all 15 quartets, will be played with authentic Russian soul. The direct connection between the composer and the ensemble is unique: the Borodin Quartet is the only active quartet to have rehearsed the music with Shostakovich himself, and the original members have passed on this direct insight to their successors. This group of quartets is considered as significant in musical terms as Beethoven’s or Bartok’s groups of quartets.

Friends of Chamber Music board member Eric Wilson said, “A cycle like this is the original binge listening experience — you can immerse yourself in a lifetime of music over nine days. Unlike Shostakovich’s large-scale works, which had to conform to Communist Party aesthetics, the quartets capture his genuine and passionate response to that time in Russian history. And his anger, sadness, pain, irony, and sardonic humour still speak to the tragic confusion of our present-day world.”

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1730 Mission Hill Road | West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E4
Telephone: 250-768-7611
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.missionhillwinery.com
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Hours

The Winery is open from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm with wine tasting and tours offered.
The Terrace is open from May to October for lunch and dinner. For restaurant or tour reservations, visit our website, or call 250-768-6467

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The Team

Proprietor: Anthony von Mandl
President: Rick Bonitati
Chief Winemaker: John Simes
Executive Winery Chef: Chris Stewart
Wine Education: Ingo Grady

About Mission Hill Family Estate

“The centerpiece of the Canadian wine tourism industry…understated wines which rank among the country’s best and the Terrace Restaurant on the estate’s front lawn is one of the most glorious dining experiences around.” Travel & Leisure Magazine

Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Mission Hill Family Estate is a family-owned winery that crafts boutique wines. Majestic mountains, scenic lakes, and lush orchards encase the winery’s dramatic architecture and culminate in a setting that celebrates wine, food and the arts. Our Chief Winemaker John Simes, uses a ‘pruning to bottle’ program for the viticulture to winemaking process that ensures all our wines reflect the origin and unique character of the Valley. Visit us at the winery’s Education Centre for workshops and seminars on tastings, viticulture, wine and food pairings and more or enjoy our elegant tasting salons which provide a luxurious setting for an exclusive sampling of Mission Hill Family Estate wines.

We invite you to join us for patio dining at The Terrace and enjoy lunch or tapas overlooking our lush vineyards. Our Winery Chef’s innovative culinary style of Cuisine de Terroir, a seasonal and regional approach to gastronomy, is globally influenced, but locally crafted. Our Chef selects only the freshest local ingredients and seasonal fare is handcrafted to compliment our wines. Year round private dining is also available with the pinnacle Chef’s Table dining experience, an intimate evening with our renowned Winery Chef.

The Terrace is a proud member of OceanWise.

Accolades

Mission Hill Family Estate has been honoured with numerous awards including:

* 4 Times Winery of the Year 2001 + 2007. Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards, 2011 Intervin International Wine Competition and 2013 Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada
* Best Chardonnay 1994, International Wine and Spirits Competition
* The Terrace, Top Five Winery Restaurants in the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine
* The Terrace, Best Okanagan Restaurant, Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards