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Napa Valley Register: Renowned Classical Musicians to Perform for Napa Youth

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley will present its first-ever Novack Concert for Kids at the historic Uptown Theatre later this month. The event — scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at the downtown Napa theater — will be headlined by renowned Taiwanese violinist Ray Chen, who will be accompanied by up-and-coming classical pianist Chelsea Wang.

Classical Voice: Festival Napa Valley Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley will return to the Wine Country this summer to celebrate its 20th anniversary season. Running July 4-19, the festival’s lineup features such major names as soprano Renée Fleming, trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis, and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. In total, more than 200 artists will appear for concerts, dance performances, and special events at various venues throughout the famed Napa Valley.

NBC Los Angeles: A Sparkling Party: 'Taste of Napa' Visits Southern California for the First Time

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Does Napa Valley need a quick little vacay around the middle of spring and where would such a trip occur? Look to Huntington Beach for that answer, and the Paséa Hotel & Spa, for a NV-themed pop-up, full of crisp and deep and delightful wines, will soon take root. Well, for a single springful day, that is: You'll want to make your way to Taste of Napa, presented by Festival Napa Valley, on April 12.

65°/57° Magazine: Twenty Years of Dramatic Impact

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

It started with a simple guiding principle: support arts for all by assembling the greatest in performing arts in the place with the best food and wine in the country. Twenty years later, Festival Napa Valley has grown into one of the nation’s leading nonprofit arts organizations with year-round performances hosted throughout the world.

7x7: 8 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

From San Francisco to Monterey, Oakland to Napa, the Bay Area loves an outdoor music-food-drink situation. Live jazz, pop, reggae, punk, and classical music are warm-weather traditions that never gets old—especially when the musical acts are H-O-T.

L'Italo Americano: Twenty years of Harmony: a Renaissance of art, wine, and philanthropy with Festival Napa Valley

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As Festival Napa Valley enters its 20th anniversary season, it has transformed from a local summer gathering into a premier global cultural destination. This year’s festivities, running from July 4-19, take on a deeper historical meaning, as they happen alongside the 250th anniversary of America and the 50th anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris,” the 1976 tasting that revolutionized the world’s perception of American wine.

Broadway World: Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set for Festival Napa Valley 20th Anniversary Season

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The season will feature artists including Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Time for Three, Ray Chen, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, alongside the world premiere of The Judgment of Paris, a new opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer inspired by Napa Valley’s rise in the global wine industry.

Best Wineries: Festival Napa Valley Summer Season, July 4-19

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

More than 200 artists will appear in music and dance performances, world premieres, and special events that reflect the Festival’s signature pairing of exceptional artistry with Napa Valley’s renowned food, wine, and hospitality. The season also introduces the Allegro Pass, designed to welcome the next generation of festivalgoers and expand access to the Festival experience.

USA Today: Find Your Groove at the Top 10 Music Festivals Across the US

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Each year, more and more music festivals are joining the lineup, expanding and diversifying the event circuit in the United States. To find the best, our panel of music festival aficionados nominated essential festivals from coast to coast, where music fans can enjoy several artists (and even genres) in one place. Then, readers voted to crown the winners.

Opera Wire: Festival Napa Valley 2026 to Present World Premiere of 'The Judgment of Paris'

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley celebrates its 20th anniversary July 4–19, 2026, featuring the world premiere of composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer’s new opera, “The Judgment of Paris.” This opera is commissioned by the festival and includes conductor Kent Nagano and director Jean-Romain Vesperini, alongside a stellar cast.

Napa Valley Register: Jazz icon Wynton Marsalis headlines Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary Arts for All Gala

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley is celebrating 20 years of music, joy, and generosity with jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. The acclaimed trumpeter, composer and American cultural ambassador will headline the Arts for All Gala on Sunday, July 12, at Oakville's Nickel & Nickel, according to a news release.

MSN.com: Wynton Marsalis heads Festival Napa Valley 20-year celebration

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley marks its 20th anniversary with a landmark Arts for All Gala, starring renowned jazz legend Wynton Marsalis on Sunday, July 12, in a celebration of music, philanthropy, and community impact.

Napa Valley Register: Festival Napa Valley and Cameo Cinema partner for 'Music Makes the Movie' series

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This winter, Festival Napa Valley and the Cameo Cinema have teamed up to organize three film and live performance events. Fans of both genres can attend the upcoming Music Makes the Movie events on Jan. 25 and Feb. 9.

Opera Wire: Renée Fleming, Danielle De Niese, Quinn Kelsey, Nicholas Phan Headline Festival Napa Valley 2026

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley has announced its 2026 summer season, which runs from July 4–19, 2026. The season opens with Festival Live! Concerts, a series of daily performances showcasing Festival artists in rotating programs presented in partnership with the Frost School of Music’s Blackburn Music Academy at CIA at Copia.

Associated Press: Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In what figures to be a score for refined palettes, the famous 1976 wine tasting in which California selections stunningly triumphed over older French vineyards will be portrayed in the opera “The Judgment of Paris” by composer Jake Heggie. A rare comedy by Heggie, known best for turning Sister Helen Prejean’s “Dead Man Walking” and Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” into operas, will premiere on July 18 in a production the California’s Festival Napa Valley announced Wednesday.

Wine Industry Advisor: Festival Napa Valley Expands Taste of Napa to Southern California

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley's signature tasting event, Taste of Napa, will offer two opportunities in 2026 to savor Napa Valley’s renowned wines and hospitality. Expanding to Southern California in partnership with The Meritage Collection, Taste of Napa will take place at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and returns to its Napa Valley home, The Meritage Resort and Spa, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Tickets for both dates and locations are on sale now, with early bird pricing available through January 19, 2026

Yahoo! Finance: Festival Napa Valley Announces New Board Members and Appointment of Steven Stull as Chairman

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley announced the election of three new members to its board of directors: healthcare executive Darryl B. Curry, arts advocate Jane Inch, and financial services executive Mona Tavss. Steven Stull, president and founder of Advantage Capital, has been elected Board Chairman.

Napa Valley Register: Festival Napa Valley's MusicTime in the Library expands across county

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley's MusicTime in the Library program is expanding to American Canyon, Calistoga, and St. Helena beginning this fall.

Wine Industry Network: Great Wine Capitals 2026 Best of Wine Tourism Regional Awards Announces Napa Valley Winners

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Wine Tourism Services regional award spotlights a wine tourism business for elevating the wine region through creative programming, driving visitation and improving the visitor experience. The 2026 winner is Festival Napa Valley.

WineIndustryAdvisor: Festival Napa Valley Honors Robin and Michelle Baggett for Their Contributions to the Arts and Community

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley honored vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett with a celebratory gathering on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Hosted by incoming Festival board chairman Steven Stull and his wife Claire at their stunning home overlooking Napa Valley, the event celebrated Robin’s distinguished tenure as chairman of the board and highlighted the couple’s many enduring contributions to Napa County youth, the arts, education, and community causes.

Meyer Sound: Meyer Sound Delivers Refined Power and Intimate Clarity at Festival Napa Valley 2025

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Each summer, Festival Napa Valley transforms the sun-drenched landscape of California wine country into a sweeping celebration of classical music, opera, jazz, and dance. The 2025 festival, held from July 3 to 21, featured 63 events across its main stage and satellite venues, offering an expansive yet intimate experience for artists and audiences alike. For the third year, Meyer Sound systems worked with Sound Image, a Clair Global brand, to support diverse performances with clear, balanced sound in every seat and on every lawn.

San Francisco Classical Voice: Festival Napa Valley Presents a Very French Fille

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Gaetano Donizetti’s La fille du régiment seems like a grand opera, certainly when you see singers straining to fill a big auditorium. But in Opéra Royal Château de Versailles’s historically informed production, which reached the Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug Winery on July 18, the show was restored, you might say, to its right size and staged for nimble comedy rather than showstopping vocal moments.

Haute Living: Arts for All Gala Breaks Records with $5 Million

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala shattered its fundraising record on July 13, raising an extraordinary $5 million at the sold-out celebration held at Nickel & Nickel winery. Gala Chair Mary Beth Shimmon orchestrated an evening that seamlessly blended world-class entertainment with committed philanthropy, as seven-time Grammy and Oscar winner Jon Batiste delivered a stirring performance against the backdrop of Far Niente’s lush vineyards.

SF Examiner: Photo Gallery: Nickel & Nickel hosts arts education benefit at Festival Napa Valley

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Napa Valley's philanthropic spirit reached new heights on July 13 as the Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel raised a stunning $5 million, cementing Festival Napa Valley's position among America's most successful arts fundraisers.

Town & Country: A Touch of New Orleans in Napa Valley

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Gala chairs Mary Beth and David Shimmon have certainly raised the bar for Festival Napa Valley’s tentpole fundraiser benefiting arts education. This year, the Shimmons and co-hosts including Leslie and Rich Frank helped bring New Orleans to Nickel & Nickel winery in honor of the night’s A-list musical guest, Jon Batiste, who started his career in the Big Easy.

Wine Spectator: Dancer Tiler Peck on Her Favorite Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé--and Why She Doesn't Drink During Training

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Peck has achieved an unusually wide following for a ballet dancer. Recently, she starred as Eva Cullman in Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Amazon Prime series Étoile, and her latest children’s book, XO Ballerina Big Sis, which was written to encourage young dancers, will be published in October by Penguin Random House. In late June, she married fellow NYCB principal Roman Mejia, with whom she will share the stage at Festival Napa Valley’s ‘Evening of Dance’ on July 19.

San Francisco Chronicle:Your guide to the best summer classical music in the Bay Area, from opera to experimental sound

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The annual summer festival of music, wine and food returns with events at the Culinary Institute of America, Jarvis Conservatory and the Meritage Resort in Napa, Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, Nickel & Nickel in Oakville, and other locations. Scheduled highlights include the Royal Opera of Versailles performing Donizetti’s “La Fille du régiment,” a documentary film screening of “Flicka,” followed by a Q&A with mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, appearances by Jon Batiste, pianist Forrest Eimold performing works by Gordon Getty and more.

SF Examiner: Festival Napa Valley puts performers 'in people's backyards'

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

“Instead of just hearing, you’re also getting to see the visual component with that piece,” Peck said. Charles Krug Winery will be the site of Festival Napa Valley’s main stage, which Peck said is an “incredible venue” that allowed her team “so much room to get creative” with filling up the space. Four local vendors will rotate at Charles Krug, which also features a children’s zone in order to better accommodate families.

Bid for a Cause: Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Auction Lots Are Fab

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Celebrated auctioneer and author Lydia Fenet will lead bidding for the evening, which includes a performance by seven-time GRAMMY® and Oscar®-winner Jon Batiste and a dinner by James Beard Award-winning chef Rogelio Garcia of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley paired with exceptional House of Far Niente wines.

C Magazine: Top 5 July 2025 California Hot List

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

All the world’s a stage” may be an oft-quoted Shakespearean metaphor, but it couldn’t be more fitting for the arrival of FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY, NorCal wine country’s popular showcase of internationally recognized and emerging talent across classical, jazz, opera, contemporary, and dance, along with unrivaled food, wine, and hospitality experiences throughout its 16-day schedule. The 2025 Summer Season features more than 200 artists, including mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, celebrated French conductor Stéphane Denève, ballet dancer Tiler Peck, the renowned Pacific Symphony, and the North American debut of the Versailles Royal Opera.

Freeman's Hindman: In Conversation with Rick Walker

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s Summer Season, the Arts for All Gala is one of the nation's premier fundraisers for education and the arts. Proceeds fund programs that empower youth through music education and wellness, as well as free and affordable concerts, and scholarships. Ahead of the Gala on July 13, Freeman’s I Hindman CEO, Alyssa Quinlan, sat down with President and CEO of Festival Napa Valley, Rick Walker, to discuss how music, wine, and philanthropy come together in this unique experience in the heart of the Napa Valley each summer.

Napa Valley Register: Music as Medicine: Festival Napa Valley Symposium will Explore the Healing Power of Sound

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Olsen will be one of six speakers at the inaugural Music and Wellness Symposium on July 6 at CIA at Copia during Festival Napa Valley 2025 summer season. Symposium participants will speak on topics ranging from how music impacts the brain and can help dementia patients to strategies for integrating music into daily health and wellness.

Napa Valley Focus Substack: Bob McClenahan's Napa: A Photography Exhibit at the Copia

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, will present “The Beauty of Napa Valley: Photography of Bob McClenahan” from June 18 through Sept. 1. The exhibition features 16 framed photographs selected from a portfolio McClenahan assembled shortly before his passing in March. Admission is free. All works are available for acquisition, with 100% of proceeds supporting a college scholarship fund for McClenahan’s two teenage sons.

We The Italians: Music and magic: Festival Napa Valley returns featuring 200 Artists, Ennio Morricone tribute, and Italian conductor Clelia Cafiero

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

More than just a program for music lovers, Festival Napa Valley - presented by the nonprofit Napa Valley Festival Association—always offers a showcase of talent, and this year is no exception. The 2025 summer season will feature international and emerging artists, including Jon Batiste, Joyce DiDonato, and Tiler Peck, with the North American debut of the Versailles Royal Opera and a special appearance by the Pacific Symphony.

Wine Industry Advisor: Festival Napa Valley Presents: "The Beauty of Napa Valley: Photography of Bob McClenahan"

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley, in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, presents “The Beauty of Napa Valley: Photography of Bob McClenahan,” on view June 18 through September 1, 2025, at CIA at Copia in downtown Napa. The show honors the photographer’s legacy with a selection of images drawn from a portfolio McClenahan assembled shortly before his untimely passing from cancer in March 2025.

C Magazine: Why Festival Napa Valley's 2025 Summer Season is a Feast for the Senses

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The artistic temperature is heating up as Festival Napa Valley trumpets its 19th season of sybaritic summer delights. This 14-day celebration (July 5–20) is a feast for the senses as more than 200 musicians from around the world — joining forces with top toques and storied vintners — alight at a variety of venues, five-star resorts, and exquisite vineyard estates that dot this verdant valley.

USA Today: 10 Best Music Festivals Across the US to Attend in 2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

To find the best, our panel of music festival aficionados nominated essential festivals from coast to coast, where music fans can enjoy several artists (and even genres) in one place. Then, readers voted to crown the winners. Here are the 10 best music festivals in the U.S. for 2025.

San Francisco Chronicle: Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Headlining Intimate Napa Fundraiser

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Batiste plans to celebrate Festival Napa Valley’s summer season with a charity concert. The organization has tapped Batiste to headline its annual Arts for All Gala on July 13, which helps to raise funds for arts programs, scholarships and other education initiatives.

57° Magazine: Setting the Stage for Excellence and Access for All

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Music captivates, inspires, and nourishes the heart and soul. For nearly two decades, Festival Napa Valley has transformed the lives of audiences and musicians alike, continuing to enchant with year-round programming dedicated to making the arts accessible to all.

San Francisco Classical Voice: Festival Napa Valley's {Don Pasquale} Shines on Tour

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT

“One must laugh a bit at Venus,” sings Norina. This could have stood as the raison d’etre for Gaetano Donizetti’s Don Pasquale at its Paris premiere in 1843, as well as for Festival Napa Valley’s delightful Manetti Shrem Opera production of the work at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis last Friday, November 15.

OperaWire: Festival Napa Valley Announces "Choose Your Price" Ticket Model

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley has announced it is introducing a "Choose Your Price" ticket model for the 2025 Summer Season. This will be the first in the region and the new option, launching in March with single-ticket sales, advances the Festival's Arts for All mission by allowing attendees to select ticket prices that fit their budget.

Thrillist: 23 Things You Have to Do in SF This Year

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:15:00 GMT

These are the must-hit festivals, concerts, events, and most fun things to do this year in San Francisco, broken down by month. Every summer, Festival Napa Valley brings a diverse program of arts to Wine Country. More than 200 artists, wineries, resorts, theaters, restaurants, chefs, and vintners participate each year to highlight renowned artists and emerging talent through free concerts, film screenings, and patron dinners.

San Francisco Chronicle: Jan Shrem, winemaker and benefactor who jump-started the UC Davis art museum, dies at 94

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT

“Jan was more than a benefactor — he was a true friend and an inspiration,” said Rick Walker, president and CEO of Festival Napa Valley. “His warm spirit, generosity, and unwavering belief in the power of the arts have left an indelible mark on our festival and community.”

C Magazine: St. John Pre-Fall 2024 Sizzles at Festival Napa Valley

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

For a certain generation of young women determined to express professional polish in the working world, a classic St. John knit ensemble defined de rigueur office wear. Yet at Alila Resort in Saint Helena on July 16, amid the extensive cultural programming which defines Festival Napa Valley, this venerable American luxury house (founded in 1962 by model Marie Gray and headquartered in Irvine), turned that iconic knit dress on its head.

Nob Hill Gazette: Lionel Richie Headlines Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rick Walker has created magic in the Napa Valley. On Sunday, July 14, that magic reached a new crescendo with $4.5 million raised in one evening at Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala to support access to arts education programs. Nickel & Nickel in Oakville was the idyllic setting for the affair, chaired by Festival board member Leslie Frank. Dinner, by chef Elliot Bell of Charlie’s and Componere Culinary & Events, was paired with wines from Nickel & Nickel and Dolce.

San Francisco Classical Voice: Festival Napa Valley Showcases Singers at All Stages

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Like wine, the quality of an artist’s work is not determined by age, nor is the vigor of an audience. This was evident at Festival Napa Valley on Thursday, July 18. The day began with a book launch for 90-year-old Gordon Getty and concluded with a showcase of vocalists mostly in their 20s, with all events attended by a multigenerational audience flocking to wine country from all over this country and several continents.

Forbes: Lionel Richie Had Guests 'Dancing On The Ceiling' At Festival Napa Valley 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:40:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Gala held on Sunday, July 14, was an unforgettable evening, not just for the record-setting amount raised to support inspiring education programs, affordable concerts, and scholarships in the region. The event, held at the stunningly elegant Nickel & Nickel Winery, was a welcome fusion of philanthropy and celebration.

Haute Living: Festival Napa Valley Olivia Decker Power of Music Presents Solidaire Trio At the Avery

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

On May 9, guests gathered in the penthouse suites on the 56th floor of The Avery luxury condominiums in San Francisco to sip fine Napa Valley wines and experience an intimate performance by Solidaire Trio. Presented by Festival Napa Valley in partnership with The Avery, the event was part of the year-round Olivia Decker Power of Music Series.

Hollywood Reporter: Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Gala

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:19:00 GMT

Lionel Richie performed at Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel on Sunday, where $4.5 million was raised for education programs, free and affordable concerts, and scholarships.

Splash Magazines: "Solidaire" at Festival Napa Valley – Outstanding

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

On a very special Monday morning I found myself, along with a good friend, heading to Napa to visit Festival Napa Valley. This festival extends for about two weeks, offering 100 events, and half of them are free. Jennifer Grim states, “Festival Napa Valley is a special place where artists of the highest caliber gather in a beautiful setting for incredible performances.”
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KQED Review: Festival Napa Valley Opens With a Recital Among the Vineyards

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

On Friday evening, in a mercifully shaded meadow at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, the South African soprano Pretty Yende was finishing the final notes of “É Strano,” from La traviata. If you know the aria, you know its demanding final runs and challenging final notes. And, if you were present on Friday, you also know that Yende nailed it, immediately winning over the crowd and sparking the first standing ovation of the night. Such world-class talent in a casual, accessible environment is what Festival Napa Valley, now in its 19th year, seems to do best.

San Francisco Classical Voice: Time for Three Makes Contact With Festival Napa Valley

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Bending and blending genres was not necessarily what the classically trained string trio Time for Three (TF3) set out to do. The group’s unique and highly unconventional style evolved over a period of years, and its repertory includes everything from classical to bluegrass to roots rock to pop. On its Facebook page, TF3 describes itself as “just three dudes traveling the world playing music,” which suits its members perfectly.

L'Italo Americano: La Dolce Vita program honors Sophia Loren's legacy with performance by Maestro Ponti and pianist Vittorio Ponti

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley is back for the 2024 Summer Season, taking place in July at venues across Napa Valley. One of the most exciting evenings will be on July 16th with the Maria Manetti Celebrates La Dolce Vita! Honoring Sophia Loren program at Charles Krug. The concert will feature Maestro Carlo Ponti, Sophia’s son, the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, and 17-year-old pianist Vittorio Ponti, Carlo’s own son.

Wine Spectator: Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet on Napa, Burgundy and Getting to Know the Mondavis

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The wine-loving musician, who plays at this year’s Festival Napa Valley, talks about his upbringing in France, why he’s optimistic about wine’s future and more.

Napa Valley Register: Festival Napa Valley returns bringing with it music programs for all

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Imagine some of the world's most famous musicians visiting the Napa Valley to perform and educate others in vocal and instrumental academies. This month such a dream will become reality at Festival Napa Valley, a renowned musical forum that “engages audiences with innovative programs that uplift and inspire,” according to the organization’s website.

KTVU: Festival Napa Valley announces lineup

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley is back for the summer. It's a weeks-long event that brings together culture, art and world-renowned wine and cuisine. Lissa Gibbs has more on this non-profit organization.

El Reportero: Daniela Liebman, the young Mexican pianist, arrives at Napa Valley Festival

Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

At the age of 11 she debuted at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City and since then, she has conquered the main classical music venues worldwide with her musical talent and creativity.

Modern Luxury: The 2024 Travel Awards

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Best Summer Festival in Wine Country: Festival Napa Valley
Wine and music blend again this summer as our favorite summer fest showcases stars like Lionel Richie, Pretty Yende, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Ray Chen, Time for Three, and over 100 others.

Haute Living: Festival Napa Valley Preview, July 12-21

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Music and the arts have an unparalleled, transcendent power, and one of the best places to experience this magic is Festival Napa Valley. Whether you're a seasoned patron or new to the world of performing arts, guests may expect nothing less than exceptional performances that will inspire and uplift their spirits.

BBC Classical Music: 27 best classical music festivals in USA and Canada 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

This year, festivals around the world have pulled out all the stops to offer a wonderful range of repertoire, from the crowd-pleasing to the obscure, featuring an even more dazzling line-up of artists. Below, we have the USA and Canada's very best classical music festivals for 2024.

Wine Business: Festival Napa Valley Announces 2024 Taste of Napa Lineup

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley’s signature celebration of exceptional food, wine, and music is set to take place on Saturday, July 13 from 12 pm to 3 pm on The Meritage Resort’s Grand Reserve lawn. The event features offerings from more than 70 wineries, breweries, restaurants, and culinary artisans, plus live music, games, activities, and the chance to explore wines of the world through a special international showcase of wines from Great Britain and Italy.

JustLuxe: A Festival Napa Valley Patron Pass Affords Access

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Featuring innovative classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, and dance productions paired with Napa Valley’s unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality, Festival Napa Valley's 2024 Summer Season is best experienced with a Patron Pass. The Pass provides access to the festival’s Vintner’s Luncheons, Patron Dinners, fashion shows, and other special events including premium seating and access to the popular Patron’s Lounge at concerts, as well as valet parking.

St. Helena Star: Listen up - Festival Napa Valley helps St. Helena students turn music into art

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT

For 16 minutes last Thursday, a classroom full of St. Helena Elementary School kids did what some parents might find inconceivable: They listened and didn’t make a sound. It helped that they were listening to George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and using its jazzy rhythms to paint whatever came into their heads, be that a Christmas tree, blocky geometric shapes, or swirls and speckles of color. The workshop in teacher Hannah Waters’ third-grade classroom was part of Festival Napa Valley’s “How I See Music” program.

Yahoo!: The U.S. Wine Festivals You Won't Want To Miss

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Wine drinkers fit into two categories: those who casually enjoy the beverage and those who become fully immersed in everything about it. If you fit into the latter group, attending a wine festival is one of the best ways to join other enthusiastic oenophiles. These events unite vintners, producers, sommeliers, and everyday wine lovers, often in beautiful settings where the wine flows.

OperaWire: Jonathan Tetelman & Pretty Yende Win Manetti Shrem Opera Prizes

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The 2024 Manetti Shrem Opera Prizewinners have been announced, revealing soprano Pretty Yende and tenor Jonathan Tetelman as the 2024 recipients. The prize is awarded annually to two extraordinary rising stars in the opera world and was created through a generous gift from Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem as part of the multifaceted Manetti Shrem Opera Program at Festival Napa Valley.

Travel + Leisure: 25 Best Summer Vacations Everyone Should Consider in 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

For a whole season of long, tipsy summer days, the Napa Valley region outside of San Francisco offers sunshine and foodie-approved meals. If you can make it in July, sip your way through Festival Napa Valley, which highlights a range of wineries offering their best blends.

Nob Hill Gazette: A Legendary Night with Gordon Getty

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

San Francisco society came out to celebrate Gordon Getty on March 7 at Festival Napa Valley’s Angels of the Arts Gala. Set against the gilded walls of the Green Room in the War Memorial Veterans Building, Mayor London Breed and Chief of Protocol Maryam Muduroglu kicked off the night, announcing that City Hall had been lit up in Getty’s favorite colors in honor of the festivities.

7x7 Magazine: 10 Spring + Summer Music Festivals Around the Bay Area

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Last year felt like a soft launch back into the world of crowds, but in 2024 we're returning to our regularly scheduled programming and that means everything from smaller on-the-rise fests to massive internationally acclaimed events. Start making plans for the 10 confirmed festivals

Wine Industry Advisor: Festival Napa Valley Announces 2024 Summer Season

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley, recognized for transforming California wine country into a cultural destination, has announced the lineup for its 2024 Summer Season, July 6 – 21. Featuring innovative classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, and dance productions paired with Napa Valley’s unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality, the 2024 lineup offers something for all budgets, ranging from daily admission-free concerts to the Festival’s renowned Patron experience.

Haute Living: Festival Napa Valley's Angels of the Arts Award

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

On March 7, 2024 Festival Napa Valley presented composer Gordon Getty with its Angels of the Arts Award in a celebratory ceremony at San Francisco’s War Memorial Green Room. The elegant evening featured intimate musical performances by Alexandra Armantrading, Lisa Delan, Frederica von Stade, Nathan Granner, Lester Lynch, Curt Branom, David Barnett, Kevin Korth, and Jake Heggie and special tributes from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor London Breed, John Corigliano, Joyce DiDonato, and Francisco J. Núñez and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

San Francisco Examiner: Apple honors SF billionaire Gordon Getty with classical-music playlist

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Gordon Getty, the San Francisco businessman and award-winning classical-music composer, will soon have a playlist on Apple Music, alongside masters such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Amadeus Mozart. Apple Music will roll out the playlist later this year in coordination with Getty’s 91st birthday in December.

Nob Hill Gazette: Gordon Getty: The Heart of a Composer

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Nonagenarian Gordon Getty hails from one of America’s most storied families. The fourth son of J. Paul Getty, founder of Getty Oil, Getty was born in Los Angeles and raised in San Francisco. Over the years, Getty’s celebrated compositions have been performed around the world, including his hometown. Next month, Getty will be honored by Festival Napa Valley with the Angels of the Arts Award, at the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center.

San Francisco Chronicle: Lionel Richie to headline Festival Napa Valley gala

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:54:00 GMT

Grammy-winning musician Lionel Richie is slated to make his way to Wine Country this summer to usher in Festival Napa Valley’s summer season. The organization announced the global superstar will be performing at its annual charity event, the Arts for All Gala, on July 14.

Broadway World: Festival Napa Valley Announces First Look At 2024 Summer Season

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Festival presents international stars and emerging talent in innovative productions featuring classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, dance, and more, paired with Napa Valley's unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality.

Napa Valley Register: Meet the Man Behind the Music, Rick Walker of Festival Napa Valley

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:00 GMT

“We were fortunate to have the support of the vintner community, hospitality industry and music lovers who believed in the vision of Napa Valley as a cultural destination. We are proud that Festival Napa Valley paved the way for music events of every genre in Napa and are excited to see what the future will bring."

Forbes: Carrie Underwood Helped Raise $4.2 Million For Festival Napa Valley

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Every year, the region renowned for its wine offers the ultimate pairing of food, philanthropy, music, and culture for a great cause with Festival Napa Valley. There is something for everyone with more than 60 events held throughout the Napa Valley at estates, wineries, vineyards, and breathtaking outdoor spaces. Best of all, you'll be supporting arts education programs for local students while you sip and savor.

Yahoo! Finance: Maria Manetti Shrem Champions Festival Napa Valley with $3 Million Challenge

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:15:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley has announced the Manetti Shrem Challenge, a $3 million matching gift from longtime benefactor Maria Manetti Shrem. Designed to inspire new giving, the Manetti Shrem Challenge will act as a catalyst for accelerating the growth of Festival Napa Valley’s year-round programming, educational initiatives, and scholarship programs.

The Press Democrat: Composer Yang Bao premiering site-specific work 'Sol One' in Napa Valley

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:52:00 GMT

Opus One Winery in Oakville will transform for an immersive sound experience Nov. 8 to premiere Yang Bao’s site-specific composition, “Sol One,” a work driven by his concept of “infinity music.”

The Press Democrat: Novack Concerts provide live music for Napa youth

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:29:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley’s Novack Concert for Kids series returns Friday with two admission-free performances for local students, followed by a Q&A with participating musicians.

Meyer Sound: Artistry Meets Acoustic Excellence at Festival Napa Valley Powered by Meyer Sound

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:45:00 GMT

At the heart of Festival Napa Valley’s experience lies a commitment to pristine sound, an integral element that shapes the essence of the event. Meyer Sound solutions provided by San Francisco supplier Sound Image powered several of the festival’s venues, anchored by the main stage at the iconic Charles Krug winery.

Yahoo! Finance: Bliss Car Wash CEO Vahid David Delrahim Details The Importance of Giving Back and the Festival Napa Valley

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:45:00 GMT

“I was pleased to support this worthy cause with a $200,000 donation that will help contribute to a range of inspiring educational programs, free and affordable concerts, original programming for youth, and scholarships for talented young artists," said BLISS Car Wash CEO Vahid David Delrahim.

San Francisco Classical Voice: At Festival Napa Valley, A Pair of Visionary Works

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:45:00 GMT

Tuesday’s concert, on the theme of “Seasons of Hope,” took the audience, arrayed in shirt sleeves and summery dresses, through contrasts as dramatic as those between the benign microclimate of Napa County and the fogged chill of San Francisco.

Real Travel Adventures: Drinking the World in San Francisco

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:45:00 GMT

Every July, San Francisco dwellers and visitors alike make their way to the world-renowned California wine country for the annual Festival Napa Valley—a multi-day cultural and culinary event, featuring international stars and emerging talent in singing, dance, and instrumental music.

Forbes: Festival Napa Valley Gala Dinner At Nickel & Nickel Winery Raises $4.2 Million

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:45:00 GMT

Last year’s gala surpassed all previous goals by raising $3.9 million; however, this year, the Arts for All Gala broke all records by achieving $4.2 million. Over the years, the 10-day event has raised millions to present free and affordable concerts, tuition-free training academies for young musicians, and inspiring arts education programs for Napa County public schools.

Town and Country: Inside Napa Valley's Biggest Night

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:45:00 GMT

The Arts for All Gala summoned wine country royalty, San Francisco socials and a Nashville superstar.

Haute Living: Festival Napa Valley July 8-23

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Experience the ultimate summer celebration at Festival Napa Valley 2023. This flagship festival in California’s wine country is back for its 17th season with an incredible line-up of music, food, and wine events that cater to every taste and budget.

Press Democrat: Festival Napa Valley's free concert series begins Sunday

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT

In addition to headlining artists like country star Carrie Underwood, the upcoming Festival Napa Valley will offer over a dozen free concerts starting Sunday. The 17th annual nonprofit festival, running July 8-23, presents an international lineup of performers, chefs, winemakers and others.

San Francisco Examiner: Free concerts return to Wine Country for 17th Festival Napa Valley

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley, a 15-day celebration of the famed winemaking region, returns to the North Bay for its 17th season from July 8-23 with a series of music performances ranging from classical and jazz to Broadway.

Classical Voice San Francisco: Festival Napa Valley Delivers on the Promise of Its Founding

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT

As San Francisco Opera celebrates its centennial and the San Francisco Symphony approaches its 112th season, a “mere two decades” seems like a short span of time, yet for Festival Napa Valley, it means a host of rich memories.

SF Gate: Festival Napa Valley Lines up Arts for All this July

Thu, 25 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT

An arts festival provides music lovers with a rare opportunity to make cultural discoveries in the company of other enthusiasts. Few environments compare with the guest experience at Festival Napa Valley, the annual two-week celebration that unfolds in the idyllic Napa Valley – known equally for exceptional programming and approachable ticket pricing.

BBC Classical Music: Musical Destinations: Napa Valley, California

Sat, 20 May 2023 02:52:00 GMT

Writer Laurence Vittes explores a wide array of music al fresco while enjoying fine food and, of course, the local wine at the region’s flagship festival, Festival Napa Valley. The festival was easy to attend, as tickets for garden chairs on the expansive lawn were $35.

Wine Spectator: Wine Talk: Pablo Sáinz Villegas

Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT

The Spanish guitarist, who will join Carrie Underwood and others at Festival Napa Valley in July, talks about wine, music and his festival in Rioja. To Sáinz-Villegas, music and wine are part of the same emotional landscape: "The sophistication of classical music is very much like the sophistication of a good wine. Both put you in touch with many different levels of yourself, and they're great ways to inspire people and bring them together."

Haute Living: Olivia Decker Power of Music Presents Vitamin String Quartet at Palace Hotel San Francisco

Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley presented a sensational Olivia Decker Power of Music concert by the Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) at the Palace Hotel San Francisco on April 22. The evening included a reception hosted by Olivia Decker, Palace Hotel General Manager Angie Clifton, and Festival Napa Valley president Rick Walker, featuring fine wines from Grgich Hills Estate.

Wine Industry Advisor: Festival Napa Valley Appoints David Shimmon to Its Board of Directors

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of David Shimmon to its Board of Directors. California wine country’s flagship festival is the largest nonprofit cultural institution in Napa County, with a mission to make the arts accessible to all.

The Ballet Herald: Xander Parish Proudly Directs Dance Gala at Festival Napa Valley

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Former Mariinsky Ballet principal dancer Xander Parish will direct the upcoming dance gala at Festival Napa Valley on July 21, 2023 which features Ukrainian and Russian ballet dancers displaced by the war.

The Press Democrat: Carrie Underwood tops Festival Napa Valley 2023 lineup

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will headline this summer’s Festival Napa Valley. The Grammy-winning artist, who rose to fame after winning the 2005 season of “American Idol,” is one of several internationally known performers, chefs, winemakers and others who will appear during the 17th annual festival’s lineup of events, July 8-23.

Yahoo! Finance: Festival Napa Valley Announces Carrie Underwood, Matteo Bocelli, Pablo Sáinz Villegas, Lucas Meachem, and Time for Three to Headline 2023 Summer Season, July 8-23

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:45:00 GMT

Haute Living: Olivia Decker Power of Music Valentine's Concert at The St. Regis San Francisco

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Love was in the air at The St. Regis San Francisco on Valentine’s Day as acclaimed Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito performed an enchanting program of romantic ballads and arias as part of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series.

Wine Business Monthly: Carrie Underwood to Headline Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel, July 16

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley, recognized for transforming California Wine Country into a cultural destination, is pleased to announce that 8-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Carrie Underwood will headline the Arts for All Gala at Oakville's Nickel & Nickel Winery on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Haute Living: La Vita è Bella

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Nestled in a 4-acre, park-like setting in Burlingame is the stunning historic Kohl Mansion, which was the setting for a once-in-a-lifetime evening of music and fine dining with operatic superstar Andrea Bocelli on December 2.

Haute Living: Olivia Decker Power of Music Festival Napa Valley Presents Christina Maxwell Concert

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Singer, actress, and Festival Napa Valley favorite Christina Maxwell, accompanied by the Richard Howell Trio, performed at an intimate afternoon event of music and wine at Haute Living’s lounge in downtown Tiburon on November 6.

Wine Industry Network: Festival Napa Valley Appoints Amanda Harlan Maltas and Tracy Sweeney to Its Board of Directors

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Harlan Maltas and Tracy Sweeney to its Board of Directors.

Fifth Chukker: Napa Valley

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

California's Napa Valley is renowned for its gourmet cuisine and legendary wines. Boasting hundreds of wineries and breathtaking natural beauty, the region attracts millions of visitors each year. (page 36)

Forbes: A Weekend of Fashion, Music, Wine, and Culture at the Raimat Arts Festival

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:45:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley partnered with the Raimat Arts Festival in Catalonia to present the successful launch of this multi-faceted cultural weekend in Lleida, Spain in October.

Haute Living: La Vita è Bella with the Bocelli Family

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Andrea Bocelli, the world’s most famous tenor, and his family will be appearing in the San Francisco Bay Area on December 2 for an exclusive evening benefiting the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (ABF) and Festival Napa Valley. This extraordinary event is part of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series and includes dinner hosted by Michael and Tara Uytengsu, featuring world class, Napa Valley wines.

Roberto Bolle and Friends at Festival Napa Valley

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A conversation with renowned Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle on the joy of returning arte e bellezza to the world stage with a gala performance in the Napa Valley.

Press Coverage for Festival Napa Valley 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The 2021 Season of Festival Napa Valley has received coverage in multiple media outlets, including: Napa Valley Register, Nob Hill Gazette, and NapaLife.

The Show Goes On!

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

"At the onset of 2021, when destination music festivals around the world were hemming and hawing about whether to go live this summer," writes Nob Hill Gazette, "Festival Napa Valley got busy." Read the whole article here.

Festival Napa Valley's Celebratory Return

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

"Festival Napa Valley comes back strong in 2021!" writes Haute Living. "The outdoor events, held July 16 to 25 throughout wine country, always deliver a complete lineup of world-class artists." Read the full article here.

Operawire Covers New Manetti Shrem Prize

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A short article on the Manetti Shrem Opera Program and how it will nurture the careers of young singers through fully staged opera productions and recitals, a summer vocal conservatory, and a $10,000 Manetti Shrem Prize.

Could This Be the Perfect Napa Valley Festival?

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Culture Trip offers a nice review of all that Festival Napa Valley has to offer, noting that "From intimate star-studded concerts at prestigious wineries to free daytime performances, the Festival Napa Valley brings the arts to all."

The Arts are Alive with the Sound of Music

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Northbay Biz published a long article on how Festival Napa Valley pivoted in the pandemic to provide access to the arts for kids, especially through virtual presentation of the Festival’s Novack Concerts for Kids.

Press Coverage for the Festival's Summmer Season

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The announcement of Festival Napa Valley’s 2021 summer season has been featured in a variety of media, including Opera Wire, Variety, Wine Business, Napa Valley Register, Yahoo News, IMDB, Broadway World, Celestyles, Newsbreak, Musical America, and Wine Industry Advisor.

Haute Living Cover Story

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Haute Living's cover story, "Performing Arts, Postponed but not Silenced," on how arts organizations (Festival Napa Valley is featured heavily) are going virtual to enrich, to unite, and to heal.

Haute Living on Going Virtual

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Article on Napa Valley Virtual Fundraising highlights Festival Napa Valley's One Night, Many Voices event.

Remote Ensemble an Instance of Global Artistry

Wed, 06 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The Napa Valley Register calls the Festival's Remote Ensemble an "instance of global artistry."

Postponed, but not Silenced

Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Haute Living magazine featured a spread of images from the 2019 festival and an article about the Remote Ensemble and how festival musicians "refused to be silenced."

Napa Valley Register Covers Springboard

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

The Napa Valley Register offered a full rundown on Festival Napa Valley's Springboard events.

Napa Sonoma features Festival Napa Valley

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

The winter/spring issue of Napa Sonoma magazine featured Festival Napa Valley in its Scene section.

Recapture the 10 Best Days of Festival Napa Valley

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Haute Living published an extended feature on this year's festival, saying that "the days filled with music, food, wine, and talented artists discovered amid the incomparable beauty and heart-warming hospitality of Napa Valley community created memories that will last a lifetime."

Silicon Valley Highlights Festival Napa Valley

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT

This Modern Luxury magazine reviewed the 2019 festival ("with a national draw") with full page photo treatment and a list of highlights.

Gentry Magazine features Arts of All Gala

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Gentry Magazine offered a two-page photo spread and review of the results from the 2019 Arts for All Gala at HALL Napa Valley, which raised a record-setting $2.6 million.

Festival Napa Valley's $2.6 million fundraiser breaks record

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The San Francisco Chronicle heralds Festival Napa Valley's "record-breaking" Arts for All auction at Hall Winery.

Arts for All: Seal Sings the Standards

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The Arts for All Gala, Nob Hill Gazette notes, "Is one of the hot tickets of the summer, and if your name was on the list, you were in good company..." They include a full-page photo feature on the event.

Napa Valley Life

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The magazine, in a full page photo feature, notes that the festival is "recognized for transforming California Wine Country into a cultural destination," and that it raised "a record-breaking $2.6 million... to provide free and affordable access to world-class performances, support public school arts education programs in Napa County, and fund scholarships for emerging musicians."

Celebrity Pics This Week

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Seal's appearance at the Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Gala got top billing on Hollywood Life.

Celebrating the Moon

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Classical Voice published a nice article reviewing Festival Napa Valley's concert in tribute to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Festival Napa Valley

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Forbes magazine suggests "ten reasons why you should add Festival Napa Valley to your must experience list."

Pop Sugar Interviews Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Monica Sisavat chats with Sheku after his performance with the Havana Chamber Orchestra at Festival Napa Valley, about everything from the royal wedding to his latest album.

KRON 4 Features Festival Napa Valley COO Sonia Tolbert

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

KRON 4 offers a look at the 10 Best Days of Summer and talks to COO Sonia Tolbert about the summer season, the talent and the Festival's mission and vision of making the arts accessible to all.

Festival Napa Valley on CBS Sunday Morning

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley is featured on CBS Sunday Morning's calendar listing of events for the Week of July 8.

San Francisco Classical Voice features Bastianello stars

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Classical Voice features composer John Musto and soprano Amy Burton, the husband and wife duo who will be performing at Opera at the Castello.

Press Democrat Announces Festival Napa Valley's 14th Season

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The Press Democrat highlights several of the musical performances at Festival Napa Valley this summer, including Opera Under the Stars, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Isata Kanneh-Mason, the Arts for All Gala, Star Wars: A New Hope Live with Orchestra, and Song to the Moon: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Landing.

Bouchaine Young Artist Series featured

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The Napa Valley Register features the festival's popular Bouchaine Young Artist Series.

Silicon Valley highlights "star-studded lineup"

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

In a two page spread, Silicon Valley magazine highlights the "star-studded lineup" and "intimate, vintner-hosted luncheons and dinners" that set Festival Napa Valley apart.

Festival Featured in Alaska Beyond

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Alaska Beyond gives Festival Napa Valley a full two-page spread, calling it "a premier celebration of arts, education and, of course, wine."

Nob Hill Gazette Features Luis

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

In its July issue, Nob Hill Gazette features Festival Napa Valley and festival patrons Gorretti Lo Luis and Lawrence Luis in its My Cause section.

Forbes Profiles Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Program

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Forbes offers a look at the scope and impact of Arts for All, noting that "promoting arts in the community goes well beyond this 11-day event each summer, offering many initiatives throughout the year to encourage area youth in art development."

Festival Napa Valley Makes Forbes List of Top Wine Festivals

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

"What better way to honor the art of winemaking than with wine, food and art?" asks Forbes. The magazine puts Festival Napa Valley on its list of the eight don't miss wine festivals for summer.

Festival Napa Valley brings music and more to wine country

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The San Francisco Chronicle highlights several of the musical performances at Festival Napa Valley this summer, including Opera Under the Stars, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Isata Kanneh-Mason, the Arts for All Gala, the Grand Cru Concertos, and Sunday at the Symphony.

Festival Patrons Rich and Leslie Frank Talk Arts for All

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

A fantastic article in Gentry magazine (page 114) on Festival Napa Valley patrons Rich and Leslie Frank, in which they talk about how they met, what they love about Napa, and why they are passionate about Festival Napa Valley and its Arts for All programs.

Festival Napa Valley Invites Delight

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Nob Hill Gazette writes about Festival Napa Valley: "Now in its 14th year, the 10-day celebration of art, music, dance, food, and, of course, wine offers extraordinary experiences for everyone who loves Napa."

Festival Napa Valley partners with Bouchaine Vineyards on new wine

Wed, 29 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Napa Valley winemaker Bouchaine Vineyards partnered with Festival Napa Valley at the start of 2019 to launch Crescendo, an exclusive annual bottling of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

65º Magazine

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT

65° Magazine featured a full page feature on Festival Napa Valley in its April issue.

America's Top 13 Charity Wine Auctions Raised $42.7 Million in Live-Auction Bids in 2018 - Wine Spectator

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT

America’s top charity wine auctions found success in 2018 with winemaker dinners featuring renowned chefs and live entertainment. And many also succeeded by putting the spotlight on the worthy causes they were aiming to help, from children’s charities to health and education causes to art and cultural institutions.

Musical America - Festival Listing

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Musical America included Festival Napa Valley in its list of over 100 summer festivals worth visiting in 2019.

Crazy for the Arts - Seal Headlines Festival Napa Valley - Gentry Magazine

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Gala is a highlight of its upcoming Summer Season, as is a headlining performance by Seal.

Attend Festival Napa Valley Summer 2019 - Medium

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

If you enjoy the sophistication of wine and entertainment, attend Festival Napa Valley. Since its inception in 2006, Festival Napa Valley has grown into a world-renowned 10-day event that takes place each summer (this year’s season will be July 12–21) and attracts more than 12,000 guests from around the world — it has truly transformed Napa into a cultural destination!

Relive Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Royal Wedding With Cellist's New Concert - International Business Times

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

After performing at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding this past May, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is heading to the United States for a new gig. Festival Napa Valley announced its 2019 summer season, and Kanneh-Mason is part of the lineup.

Relive Royal Wedding With Cellist's Concert

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley announces summer season; salutes the 1969 manned lunar landing - Napa Valley Register

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley’s 2019 summer season July 12–21 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing with concerts and events in a season of innovation, exploration and discovery.

Festival Napa Valley 2019 Summer Season Announcement - Broadway World

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley, recognized for transforming California Wine Country into a cultural destination, announces its 2019 summer season, July 12 - 21.

Highlights of 2019 Festival Napa Valley - Operawire

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Things get started with a concert that features Francesco Demuro and Nino Machaidze, both performing operatic favorites with the Festival’s Blackburn Music Academy Orchestra.

New York Social Diary - The Galas

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of journalist Jeanne Lawrence's report for New York Social Diary on her "annual summer pilgrimage" to enjoy "wine, food, and cultural events over ten days at a multitude of venues throughout the Valley’s Wine Country."

"One of the most influential philanthropists In the Bay Area"

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Haute Living, in its article, "How Athena Blackburn Is Living A Luxury Lifestyle With Purpose," by Olivia Hsu Decker, offers a excellent profile of Festival Napa Valley board member Athena Blackburn and her wide-ranging philanthropic activity.

New York Social Diary

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Journalist Jeanne Lawrence reports for New York Social Diary (part 1) on her "annual summer pilgrimage" to enjoy "wine, food, and cultural events over ten days at a multitude of venues throughout the Valley’s Wine Country."

"A stunning opening night"

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Nob Hill Gazette reports that "It was a stunning opening night for Festival Napa Valley’s 13th season at Meadowood Napa Valley," and that "attendees had a blast at the Patron Dinner at Trefethen Family Vineyards," in their Party Pages coverage of this year's season. [View the PDF]

Looking Back On The 10 Best Days Of Summer

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Haute Living looked back at highlights of this year's festival, writing that "Ten days of world-class talent has left hearts full and minds inspired. From the stunning performances to the unprecedented generosity at The Arts for All Gala, much of the magic that happened at the festival encompasses community, strength, passion, and heart." [View as PDF]

Tatiana Copeland featured in Russian Life magazine

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT

In its September/October issue, Russian Life magazine featured Festival Napa Valley patron Tatiana Copeland, her family history, and her "keen interest in the nexus of Russia, wine, and music."

{Gentry Magazine} Highlights Opening Night

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT

"The opening night celebration set the tone with a spectacular evening under the stars at MEADOWOOD with performances by opera soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Jonathan Tetelman."

A scene worthy of the most romantic opera

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMT

C Magazine published an photo feature on Festival Napa Valley's Opening Night "in a romantic Meadowood glade beneath noble native oaks—a scene worthy of the most romantic opera."

"Hottest tickets of the summer season"

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Nob Hill Gazette, in the Party Pages of its August 2018 issue, featured images from Opening Night and the Arts for All Gala.

Season Thirteen in the Press

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley's Thirteenth Season was covered widely in regional, national and social media as a must-attend festival.

An "absolutely epic" festival

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMT

KRON4 did an in depth interview with Festival Napa Valley Board Chair Timothy Blackburn and Board Member Athena Blackburn, digging into the festival's history, free concerts, and 2018 events. Festival Napa Valley, the station says, is "absolutely epic and helps keep Napa’s reputation as a cultural Mecca."

Nadine Sierra featured in OperaWire

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMT

OperaWire featured a lengthy interview with Nadine Sierra, who, with Bryan Hymel, opens the thirteenth season of Festival Napa Valley. “I fell in love with the festival," Sierra says, "because it celebrates and supports all existing art forms in combination with appreciative audiences and incredibly generous sponsors. This is what the classical arts need and the Festival Napa Valley gives it just that.”

"An enticing smorgasbord of activities"

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT

In its June issue, Nob Hill Gazette profiles Festival Director of Individual Giving Tessa Edwards and singles out Festival Napa Valley for its "enticing smorgasbord of activities."

"Not your typical music festival..."

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Bay Area News Group (The Mercury News, East Bay Times and Marin Independent Journal) ran a long article on the festival, "The glitz and glamour of Festival Napa Valley."

Boisset Collection and Festival Napa Valley Support Wine Country's First Responders

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

To honor their bravery and commitment, Festival Napa Valley and the Boisset Collection sponsored Wine Country Strong, a free concert and chef’s picnic honoring the region’s first responders, emergency workers, hospital staff – everyone who worked endless hours to protect the wine country community.

The 2017 Season in San Francisco Chronicle

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Festival Napa Valley raises the roof along with donations.

Haute Living Comes to Season 12

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT

The event was wildly successful with a record setting $2,500,000 raised at the Arts For All Gala.

Festival Napa Valley on Cover of Gentry

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:00:00 GMT

"Get ready to get your arts fix as the 12th edition of Festival Napa Valley gears up to hit stages big and small throughout Wine Country this month," says Gentry magazine in its eight-page cover story on Festival Napa Valley.

Festival Napa Valley on KTVU

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:00:00 GMT

An overview of the 2017 season and the Arts for All mission that the festival supports, with Festival Napa Valley General Manager Sonia Tolbert on KTVU.

Bill Murray Never Bombs

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Vanity Fair article gives the back story on Bill Murray's collaboration with Jan Vogler – New Worlds from Hemingway to Bach, which has its US premiere at Festival Napa Valley on July 20.

Interview with Danielle De Niese "Opera's Coolest Soprano"

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Stark Insider catches up with Danielle De Niese, who headlines Festival Napa's Valley Opening Night performance, and whose life as a superstar soprano keeps her traveling around the globe.

Gloria Estefan and Joshua Bell are on the lineup

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Town & Country, in it summer calendar listings, gives a shout out to Festival Napa Valley, noting "the lineup for the annual food, art, and music event in oenophile heaven."

No Better Time to Awaken the Senses

Mon, 01 May 2017 06:00:00 GMT

As spring turns to summer, and the rain has finally passed, there’s no better time to awaken the sense and soak up the sun than during a leisurely sojourn through the verdant hills and vales of the wine country. This year, July 14-23, Festival Napa Valley returns for its 12th consecutive run. A summer affair that conjures the ultimate in wine, cuisine and vulture, it is one of the most coveted events of the season for those near and far.

10 Glorious Days

Mon, 01 May 2017 06:00:00 GMT

"For 10 glorious days, July 14-23," writes Prime Living, "music will fill the air of the famous valley in California known for world class wine and premier dining..." It goes on to call Taste of Napa "a perfect summer afternoon in wine country!"

"Bill Murray's Latest Surprise Career Turn"

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT

With “New Worlds,” Mr. Murray is pushing further into surprise territory. The program has him singing Stephen Foster’s “Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair” and songs from “West Side Story,” and reading Whitman and Hemingway while Mr. Vogler’s trio — which includes Mira Wang, his wife, on violin, and Vanessa Perez at the piano — plays Schubert, Bach and Piazzolla. It will have its United States premiere at Festival Napa Valley in California on July 20, followed by a North American tour that will come to Carnegie Hall on Oct. 16. [Download PDF]

Festival Napa Valley Promises to Be a Symphony for the Senses

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT

If the image of actor Bill Murray reading aloud from Breakfast at Tiffany’s while accompanied by chamber music sounds like a delightful hallucination, then it’s time to wake up to the dreamy reality that is Festival Napa Valley. From July 14 through 23, the annual confluence of culture treats locals and visitors alike to a 10-day medley of fine dining, exclusive tastings, and memorable performances within California’s renowned winegrowing region.

Stars line up for Festival Napa Valley

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Gloria Estefan, Bill Murray, Joshua Bell, Stéphane Denève and André Watts and the Havana Chamber Orchestra are among the artists taking part in Festival Napa Valley on July 14–23.

Remembering Margrit Mondavi, The First Lady of Napa

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT

Though each of the ten evening events at Festival 2016 was extraordinary, the one honoring Margrit Mondavi at the Far Niente Winery was to journalist Jeanne Lawrence the most extraordinary of all. [Download PDF]

Picture Perfect: Good Cheer

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"Like a fine wine, Sophia Loren just gets better with age! 'When you are 20 years old, you don't think you will turn 80, but when you do, you still can't believe it,' notes the timeless beauty, 81, who wowed guests when she attended a gala thrown at the Far Niente Winery in Oakville, Calif., on July 23."

News in Photos

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"Pitch Perfect. Kristin Chenoweth belted out a few tunes at the Castello di Amorosa winery on the opening night of Festival Napa Valley."

Festival Napa Valley draws sybarites, arts lovers

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:00:00 GMT

"When actress Sophia Loren recently landed in Napa Valley from Zurich, her luggage didn’t follow. Yet she was so determined to attend a Festival Napa Valley dinner honoring her friend, arts philanthropist Margrit Mondavi, that she briefly considered borrowing the pajamas of her son, conductor Carlo Ponti. Thankfully, Loren’s luggage arrived just before dinner. And Mondavi, who just celebrated her 91st birthday, delighted 250 guests at this Far Niente Winery finale of the 2016 festival in her honor."

Festival Napa Valley Fuses Arts, Food, and Wine into a Luscious 12-Day Celebration

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"The Napa Valley: what better place on earth could you go to celebrate the fusion of the fine arts paired up for 12 days with world-class culinary experiences and amazing wine?"

Review of Festival Napa Valley 2016 - Best of the Fest

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"Festival Napa Valley just wrapped up 10 glorious days of music, wine, food and art. This beloved cultural event featured 60 events that celebrated the superstars of opera, symphony, dance, theater, wine, food and art."

Hugging Margrit Mondavi

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"They decorated the venue with thousands of roses. They prepared a special meal, paired with the best wine. They sent video tributes. They sang to her. They sang her praises. They embraced her with heartfelt hugs, kind words, and the respect she's earned as a champion of the arts. Last Saturday night, Festival Napa Valley, Jan and Maria Manetti Shrem along with Far Niente Winery hosted an awesome tribute to the first lady of Napa Valley wine, Margrit Mondavi, on the eve of her 91st birthday."

The Wines, Celebs & Chefs of Festival Napa Valley 2016

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"For two weekends every July, the place to see and be seen in California's Napa Valley is undoubtedly Festival Napa Valley. Held at wineries and estates around the county, this two-week celebration, formerly known as Festival del Sole, includes concerts, dinners, tastings, lectures, fashion shows, galas and more."

Festival Napa Valley Tribute to Margrit Mondavi

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

C California Style provided a review and slideshow of the festival's special evening devoted to longtime philanthropist and culture advocate Margrit Mondavi. Earlier in the month Opening Night was also featured in C.

Festival Napa Valley: A Treat for All the Senses

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"In its 11th year, Festival Napa Valley has emerged as one of the region’s most spectacular celebrations. Consider the scope of their offerings: 60 events, ten days of food, wine, music and dance, spread throughout the lush Napa Valley landscape. Amazing chefs partner with some of the finest wineries to produce unimaginable feasts."

Celeb Sightings

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

Downton Abbey beauty Joanne Froggatt attended the Imaginarium Gala at Festival Napa Valley.

Celeb Snaps! Hottest Star Sightings

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"Wayne Brady was the emcee at the Imaginarium Gala at Festival Napa Valley."

Kristin Chenoweth Wants to Date Someone Like Her Dad

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

At the Festival Napa Valley over the weekend, "her father was in the crowd while she was performing, and she got emotional talking about how she's still looking for a guy like him, saying, 'Which is why I'm still single,'" said a source. "After taking a big drink of wine, she joked, 'but that's for therapy!'"

Kristin Chenoweth Kicks Off Festival Napa Valley

Sun, 17 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"Kristin Chenoweth looks radiant in a red gown while performing at Castello di Amorosa as part of Festival Napa Valley on Friday Night (July 15) in Napa Valley, California."

When Celebrities Go Out They Go All Out!

Sat, 16 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

Kristin Chenoweth performing at Castello di Amorosa for the opening night of Festival Napa Valley.

Star Sightings

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT

"The Emmy and Tony Award Winning entertainer helped kick off Festival Napa Valley by performing at Castello di Amorosa July 15 in Napa, California."

Festival del Sole Now Festival Napa Valley

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMT

Napa Valley Festival Association, the nonprofit organization that produces Festival del Sole, announced today that the internationally acclaimed summer celebration has been renamed Festival Napa Valley.

Gettys Show Appreciation To Festival's Major Donors And Sponsors

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:00:00 GMT

Haute Living's Kelly Carter covers the festival's Donor and Sponsor Appreciation dinner, noting that one in every four concert seats was given free of charge to local residents, that the festival awarded $275,000 in grants to arts education programs in schools throughout Napa County, and that the 11th season will be dedicated to Margrit Mondavi, with performances and events reflective of the Mondavi family’s Italian heritage and their belief that wine, food and art are to be celebrated together.

Festival Fall Dinner Fetes Sponsors and Donors

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 06:00:00 GMT

On November 4, Ann and Gordon Getty invited guests to their Pacific Heights home for the annual Napa Valley Festival Del Sole Appreciation Dinner. The evening recognized the festival's major donors and sponsors, announced the awarding of $275,000 in arts education grants, and revealed the dedication of the festival's 2016 season to Margrit Mondavi.

Festival Grants Boost School Arts Programs

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 06:00:00 GMT

Festival del Sole announced its 2015 grants. They included $120,000 to fulfill a wish list from visual and performing arts teachers, a $50,000 grant to begin creating a master plan for arts education, $30,000 for Lincoln Theater's Artist in Residence Program, and $15,000 for Napa Valley Youth Symphony. {View PDF | View on Napavalleyregister.com}

Inside Festival del Sole

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Haute Living's Olivia Hsu Decker offers a full round up of the 2015 festival, calling it "by far my best festival experience, compared to the world-renowned festivals at Salzburg, Aix-en-Provence, Aspen and a few others I’ve attended."

Simply Scintillating

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Boden, of KRON4, gives the festival a detailed write-up, saying that it "offers amazing opportunities to sample some of the world’s best food and wine as part of a larger experience..." and then goes on to review several events in great detail. In the end, she concludes that "there’s no substitute for actually attending. The experience is both enlightening and immersive, offering delights to satisfy every sense."

Magnificent settings and world class performers

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

In her festival round-up article for Forbes, Leslie Werner notes that Festival del Sole "attracts a panoply of well known artists"... "the settings are magnificent"... and "the lineup of performers is world class..."

Napa Valley Festival del Sole Celebrates Record-Setting Landmark Tenth Season

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

A Violinist to Watch

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

L. Pierce Carson raves about the return performance at Festival del Sole of Bouchaine Young Artist Stephen Waarts.

"Masterful performances"

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

"In its closing concert," writes GB Opera Magazine, "Napa Valley Festival del Sole pulled out all the stops with not one, but two headliners: violinist Midori and bass Ildar Abdrazakov. The two gave contrasting, but equally masterful performances."

Festival del Sole throws 'big Russian party'

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The Napa Valley Register's Pierce Carson offers a review of Moscow Nights at Castello di Amorosa, saying "[it] took us from concert hall to the steppes of Russia and back again. It was... a memorable Russian party, one where some of us familiar with the haunting Moscow nights tune could actually sing along. The whole affair was 'otlitschno.'"

Heartfelt soul of Napa's Festival del Sole

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

"Like a fine vintage wine," write Catherine Bigelow of the San Francisco Chronicle, "the Festival del Sole has blossomed into a mighty summer music series celebrating the enological and cultural bounty of Napa Valley." The article looks at the history and achievements of the festival and includes interviews with Richard Walker, Maria Manetti Shrem, and Darioush Khaledi.

Rave review for Nadine Sierra's Opening Night Performance

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Calling Festival del Sole "a 10-day Smörgåsbord of activities that titillates all five senses," GB Opera Magazine raved that Nadine Sierra's Opening Night performance was "an unexpected, but delightful surprise."

Herb Alpert headlines at Festival del Sole

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

On SFGate.com, Catherine Bigelow notes that, over its 10 years "Festival del Sole has developed a depth and richness that has enhanced its cultural bandwidth each successive year." She then interviews jazz legend Herb Alpert about his July 23 festival concert at Castello di Amorosa. "I’ve spent my entire career trying to make music interesting," Alpert says.

Gaffigan, RNO deliver divine Beethoven

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

L. Pierce Carson offers a glowing review of the RNO's performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, under the baton of James Gaffigan. It was, Carson writes, "a big, fearless presentation of a monumental work, with Gaffigan’s passions on full display from start to finish." And the world premiere of pieces by Gordon Getty, he notes, were "well received by the audience, cheering the composer when he was brought to the stage. Composer Getty stands in good stead in his stamping ground."

A grand kick-off as Festival del Sole celebrates 10 years

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Sasha Paulsen at the Napa Valley register reviews the history of the festival and recounts the stunning events opening Season Ten: the Patron Dinner and fireworks at Opus One, and the Opening Night Concert at Castello di Amorosa, featuring Nadine Sierra, "a star, ascending."

New York Youth Choir Charms

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The Napa Valley Register, in a review of the Young People's Chorus of New York concert performance at Mont La Salle, concludes that it was "a performance where, at the conclusion, audience members wanted to give the participants a hug."

Inside Festival del Sole

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Haute Living's Kelly Carter offers an inside look at the festival while it is going on, including coverage of the Founders Dinner, Opening Night concert, Beethoven and Getty at Lincoln Theater, the Patron Dinner at Far Niente, and the Annual Gala at Meadowood featuring Kevin Spacey.

Stars perform to raise funds for public arts

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Teresa Rodriguez at examiner.com writes how Festival del Sole "has become a force for fundraising – and star power," benefitting Napa area schools while education and arts budgets are being gutted. The article focuses on the Annual Festival Gala and Bouchaine Young Artist Series.

Gordon Getty and Festival del Sole

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Classical Voice publishes a fine article by Edward Ortiz interviewing composer Gordon Getty about his works being performed at Festival del Sole, and what has influenced his creative output over the years.

Napa Valley Festival Del Sole Celebrates Landmark Tenth Season

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Two Locals Amid a Galaxy of Stars

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Cheryl North of the San Jose Mercury News profiles two "local musicians" who are featured in this year's festival, Constantine Orbelian and Gordon Getty, while noting that there are "many other treats from a galaxy of stars."

Festival del Sole is Back, and it is Glorious!

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Travel and Leisure's headline announces that "Festival del Sole is Back, and it is Glorious," saying this summer’s program "is full of can’t-miss events..." In a precise summary, it says the festival is "12 days packed with concerts, festive dinner parties, dance performances, and schmooze-worthy vintner luncheons. With 47 events spread across various locations, we thought we’d help by picking out the highlights." Click through the link to see their picks.

An Annual Summertime Treat

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT

In its final pre-season article, Napa Valley's paper of record notes that Festival del Sole "has become one of the valley’s annual summertime treats, combining classical, opera, dance and theater performances with memorable meals, yoga classes and other activities," and includes 10 essential facts about the festival, from an interview with General Director Sonia Tolbert.

"Exquisite Eats and Special Appearances"

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT

NBC Bay Area calls Festival del Sole "the July soiree that alights in Napa Valley for several days and nights, bringing with it exquisite eats and special orchestra appearances and special thespian appearances and jazz greats and young performers and exercise." After a program review, NBC summarizes: "it is hard to stop the hand-flailing and excitement... see all that this European-style, swanky-cool party has to offer. The bag is deep and the gems inside are plentiful."

Festival del Sole is One Not to Miss

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT

In its round up of classical music festivals, the San Jose Mercury News notes that "Festival Del Sole has found a way to marry two of the things Californians love best -- classical music performance and wine."

Top Ten Reasons to Attend Festival del Sole in 2015

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Napa Sonoma Magazine, in its June 2015 issue, published its Top Ten list of reasons why you should attend Napa Valley Festival del Sole.

Nothing Quite like Festival del Sole

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT

"Wine is produced around the globe," writes the Nob Hill Gazette in its June issue, "from Portland to Portugal. But no other wine region has an event quite like Festival del Sole."

The Gathering of the Season

Thu, 28 May 2015 05:00:00 GMT

In reviewing three "Festivals to enjoy with that Cabernet Sauvignon," Divina Infusino calls Festival del Sole "the most prominent social/cultural gathering of Napa's summer season."

A Decade of Sole: A Guide to the 10th Annual Festival Del Sole

Fri, 08 May 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Haute Living offers a review of the festival's "10th Landmark Season... an affair you definitely won’t want to miss."

Spacey embodies the spirit of Festival del Sole

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 05:00:00 GMT

California Home Design says of the Kevin Spacey appearance: "The most lauded and versatile performer of our generation will headline Festival del Sole’s Annual Festival Gala at Meadowood Napa Valley..." Further, "With his wide-ranging talents, love of performing, and tireless support of young artists through his Kevin Spacey Foundation, Spacey embodies the spirit of Festival del Sole in its landmark 10th anniversary season."

7x7 Swoons at Spacey Announcement

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:00:00 GMT

The Bay Area guide to entertainment and what to see says Festival del Sole "scored a major coup" with the booking of Kevin Spacey – a Tony Award and two-time Oscar winner – for the Annual Festival Gala at Meadowood.

Spacey a "haute" choice for Festival del Sole

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:00:00 GMT

Says Haute Living: "Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey may terrify us as the ruthless Francis Underwood on the Netflix hit “House of Cards” but as an entertainer, he’s dazzling as a singer too. That’s why it’s so haute that he’ll headline Napa Valley Festival del Sole, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer and made the announcement today."

Festival del Sole Announces Kevin Spacey in Concert

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:00:00 GMT

10 Reasons to Visit Festival del Sole

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:00:00 GMT

Haute Living provides a round up of 10+ reasons to attend Festival del Sole, which "artfully blends the world’s finest classical, jazz, opera, theater and dance artists with curated culinary, wine and fitness pursuits in Napa Valley’s most iconic settings."

Festival del Sole Awards $56,000 to Napa County Public Schools

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT

The Napa County Office of Education (NCOE) is pleased to announce that Napa Valley Festival del Sole, one of America’s premier music and lifestyle festivals, has awarded $56,000 to bolster arts education programs in elementary schools throughout Napa County. The gift, made possible through Fund-A-Need donations at the Annual Festival Gala held at Meadowood last July, fulfilled every wish submitted to the festival by elementary art, drama and music teachers for the 2014-15 school year.

One of Five Reasons to Visit the Bay Area in 2015

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 06:00:00 GMT

The San Francisco affiliate of CBS tapped Festival del Sole as one of the five reasons to visit the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015, noting that "many of the Napa Valley’s most prestigious resort hotels and wineries" are among the event hosts.

Press Highlights

Mon, 07 May 2018 17:29:21 GMT

22 Fantastic July Events

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:46:21 GMT

Festival Napa Valley makes California Now's list of "22 Fantastic July Events in California".

Crazy About the Arts - Seal Headlines Festival Napa Valley - Gentry Magazine

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:48:46 GMT

Festival Napa Valley's Arts for All Gala is a highlight of its upcoming Summer Season, as is a headlining performance by Seal.

Nino Machaidze, Andriana Chuchman Among Highlights of 2019 Festival Napa Valley

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:59:41 GMT

Things get started with a concert that features Francesco Demuro and Nino Machaidze, both performing operatic favorites with the Festival’s Blackburn Music Academy Orchestra.