Crescendo
Festival Napa Valley will present the Northern California premiere of Lera Auerbach’s Symphony No. 6, Vessels of Light, a large-scale symphonic work dedicated to Chiune Sugihara’s extraordinary courage, on July 18, with the renowned cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper as soloist.
Reunited in Dance brings together world-class ballet dancers from Ukraine and Russia performing in solidarity for Ukraine.
The group plays Bach and the Beatles with equal aplomb, mashes up Mahler with Guns N’ Roses, writes their own tunes, and commissions orchestral pieces from renowned composers like Kevin Puts and Jennifer Higdon.
This season we celebrate the power of art to build a global community. Through music and dance, we build bridges across cultures, promote understanding, and deepen our empathy.
Meet the valued individuals who are giving their time and talent to help build Festival Napa Valley's future.
Singer, songwriter, and musician Matteo Bocelli grew up surrounded by music. He spoke with Crescendo about making music, his upcoming debut album, and what’s next for him.
American conductor Kyle Dickson is known for his dynamic and inspiring presence on the podium. Festival Napa Valley is honored to name Dickson this year’s Joel Revzen Conducting Fellow.
A tireless promoter of expanding the repertoire for Spanish classical guitar, Pablo Sáinz Villegas is also passionate about music education, regularly sharing his knowledge with youth
Rebekah Wineburg leads the winemaking operations at Quintessa, where she crafts some of the finest wines in Napa Valley. She talked to Crescendo about her career, her philosophy on winemaking, and what’s next.
Up valley, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Napa, are a bevy of exciting new businesses. From boutique wineries to unique dining experiences to fabulous retail shops, here are some of our favorites.
If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique way to explore Wine Country, look no further than the Napa Valley Vine Trail.
Ours is a passion to bring the arts to all — to connect, inspire and educate. Join us in 2024 as we celebrate renowned and promising talents, and all that is our beloved Napa Valley.
This summer Festival Napa Valley celebrates the best of America. We’ve curated a season that embraces the values we hold dear — through music, food, wine, and place.