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Acclaimed for his vibrant performances and imaginative programming, Stéphane Denève is a frequent guest with many of the world’s leading orchestras. As Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director of the New World Symphony, he is a passionate advocate for both timeless masterworks and the voices of contemporary composers. 

Gavriel Heine is one of the most dynamic and versatile conductors of his generation, with a career spanning opera, ballet, and symphonic repertoire. He has brought music to life on some of the world’s most revered stages, including 15 seasons as resident conductor of the Mariinsky Theatre. 

Neapolitan conductor Clelia Cafiero, Principal Guest Conductor at the Opéra de Tours, gained widespread recognition in 2023 with a high-profile debut in France and has since made major debuts in England, Belgium, and Japan. A former concert pianist with a master’s degree in philosophy, Cafiero brings a distinctive depth to her conducting.

Get ready for onstage fireworks when the Versailles Royal Opera performs La Fille du régiment at Festival Napa Valley on July 18. Beloved for its enchanting music and adventurous romantic-comedy plot, Donizetti’s 1840 opera features dazzling coloratura passages for the ingénue Marie, sung by Manon Lamaison, and the spectacular “Ah! Mes amis” aria for her paramour, Tonio, performed by tenor Sahy Ratia.

When most people think of Napa Valley, world-class wineries and romantic getaways usually come to mind. Napa Valley is also an unexpectedly wonderful destination for families traveling with children. 

Among Ennio Morricone’s 500-plus film scores, his soundtrack to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the one everyone knows. Like Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony or the Beatles’ “Hey Jude,” its opening theme is embedded in the culture.

Despite many years based in New York City, Tiler Peck — the star dancer who will be performing in Festival Napa Valley’s “An Evening of Dance” this summer — is a California girl, as she proudly proclaims to anyone who asks. 

When Peter Mondavi Jr. and his brother Marc were kids, Napa Valley was home to about a dozen wineries. Today, there are more than 500. One of the most celebrated among them is Charles Krug.

The world knows Sophia Loren as a larger-than-life legend — one of the greatest screen stars of all time, an icon of glamour, and an actress of remarkable range. Her seven-decade career includes the classic drama Two Women and the epic El Cid, the charming romance Marriage Italian Style, and the endearing comedy It Started in Naples.