Combining the best of all worlds
Founded in 2020 in Chardonne by internationally renowned conductor John Axelrod, IamBacchus is a platform dedicated to music, wine and gastronomy lovers. Inspired by the richness of the Vaudois terroir and a lifelong passion for the art of fine living, IamBacchus presents the Culinary Concerts, exceptional evenings that beautifully blend the finest musical, oenological, and culinary talents.
More than just an event, each Culinary Concert is a multi-sensory experience , where the aromas of local wines, the creativity of the chefs and the magic of live music interact in an elegant and exclusive setting. After editions in the United States, Spain and Italy, the concept took root in Chardonne, where John Axelrod is resident, with the ambition of showcasing exceptional artists and products local to the region.
Future Culinary Concerts are planned throughout Switzerland.
Éditions précédentes
2025
Ladyva, pianiste suisse de renommée mondiale, à mis le feu à la Salle del Castillo de Vevey le temps d'une soirée Boogie Woogie Beethoven qui fera date.
2022
La 3ème édition des Concerts Culinaires a fait la part belle à la musique traditionnelle andalouse avec Una Féria de Flamenco, rythmée par l'artiste José Maria Gallardo del Rey.
2021
La 2ème édition, intitulée la Poésie du printemps, a réuni sur scène la soprano Teodora Gheorghiu et l'Orchestre International de Genève sous la direction du Maestro John Axelrod.
2020
La Sérénade des Saisons, thème de la 1ère édition des Concerts Culinaires, a permis aux participants de voyager malgré la pandémie grâce à la brillante Alexandra Conunova.
John Axelrod
A conductor with an eclectic repertoire and a charismatic presence, John Axelrod has led renowned orchestras around the world. Trained by Leonard Bernstein and a Harvard graduate, he combines a passion for music, wine, and gastronomy, which he celebrates through IamBacchus and his unique Culinary Concerts.
La citation par laquelle tout à commencé
"La musique est une révélation plus haute que toute sagesse et toute philosophie, le vin qui inspire de nouveaux processus génératifs, et je suis le Bacchus qui presse ce vin glorieux pour l’humanité et les rend spirituellement ivres."
— Ludwig van Beethoven
IAmBacchus
Founded in 2020 in Chardonne by conductor John Axelrod, IamBacchus is a brand and web platform inspired by a quote from Beethoven with Bacchus as muse and dedicated to presenting, producing and promoting the best of wine, food, and music.
Sponsorship
Kestrel Trust SA Kestrel Wealth Management SA proudly support Concerts Culinaires.
Kestrel Trust was founded in Switzerland and follows the deep-seated Swiss traditions of diplomacy, integrity and discretion. Totally independent, we are dedicated to safeguarding trust assets for the benefit of trust beneficiaries.
Since its inception in 1988, Kestrel Wealth Management has always been independently owned and managed. Kestrel Wealth Management is committed to providing personalised, comprehensive wealth management solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
Thank you
Thank you to Montreux-Vevey Tourisme and its teams for their collaboration in promoting the Culinary Concerts 2025.