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On July 10, under the setting sun at Charles Krug Winery, guests were treated to an inspired program led by conductor Stephanie Childress, from Beethoven to a thrilling symphonic celebration of American classics by Bob Dylan and Billy Joel. The Young People’s Chorus of New York City also performed composer Gordon Getty’s Young America, with artistic direction by Francisco J. Nuñez, and the audience was enraptured by the world premiere of Michael Thurber’s concerto As I Breathe performed by Time for Three.

The Judgment of Paris, the subject of librettist Gene Scheer and composer Jake Heggie’s latest opera, is not the mythological contest that led to the Trojan War. It’s the informal name of the 1976 blind tasting when judges rated Napa wines higher than French ones for the first time.  It’s a perfect story for Festival Napa Valley, so the pair readily agreed when Festival Vice President and Director of Artistic Planning Charles Letourneau asked them to write the opera.

Festival Napa Valley marked its 20th anniversary with a record-breaking Arts for All Gala on Sunday, July 12, raising an unprecedented $6.5 million to support its year-round education, scholarship, and community initiatives. Held at Nickel & Nickel, part of Far Niente Wine Estates, the Gala brought together philanthropists, artists, vintners, and civic leaders in a joyful celebration of music, generosity, and shared purpose.

Maggie and Stephen Oetgen invite guests to today’s luncheon at Ashe Vineyard, a spectacular estate set in the heart of Oakville, among sun-kissed vines and gently rolling hills. 

Commissioned for Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Season, The Judgment of Paris is a one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, inspired by the legendary 1976 blind tasting that transformed the world of wine.

Admission-free. Reservations are recommended. 
Creating a work of art, whether in a concert hall or on a screen, often begins and ends with teamwork. Led by composer Jake Staley and writer Bekah Brunstetter, this masterclass explores how television and entertainment professionals achieve storytelling success through collaboration, examining the creative and technical aspects of composing music for the screen. 

Admission-free. Reservations are recommended. 
Cellist Sonya Moomaw has gained national recognition for her expressive musicianship and technical command. She has earned top prizes in major competitions, including the National Sphinx Competition and the Music Teachers National Association Strings Competition, and has been featured on National Public Radio’s From the Top.

Few wineries are as deeply woven into the fabric of Napa Valley as Freemark Abbey. Founded in the 19th century and shaped by generations of stewardship, the estate has been part of some of the most defining moments in California wine history, including the most famous of them all. 

Melanie Hamrick, Joanna DeFelice, and Christine Shevchenko bring their exhilarating production, A Night at the Ballet, to Napa for the annual Dance Gala. The program features highlights from some of the world's most beloved classical ballets, including Don Quixote, Diana & Acteon, and Le Corsaire. The evening also includes a special appearance by guest artist Nicholas Palmquist.

Tonight’s Patron Dinner is held at Castello di Amorosa, Dario Sattui’s breathtaking 121,000-square-foot, 13th-century-style Tuscan castle. Its towering walls, open-air courtyard, and medieval architecture set the stage for a night of celebration.