performers
Marina Monzó
Born in Valencia in 1994, Marina Monzó studied flute and voice at the Conservatory of Music in Valencia. In 2016, she made her professional debut at Bilbao Opera in the title role of La sonnambula. That year, she also became a member of the Accademia Rossiniana under Maestro Alberto Zedda. Since then, she has been a regular guest at the Rossini Opera Festival, where she has performed in several concerts and operas, such as Il signor bruschino and La pietra del paragone.
Marina has appeared in opera houses such as the Teatro di San Carlo, Bavarian State Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro Real in Madrid, Welsh National Opera, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Royal Opera House in Oman, Grand National Theatre in China, Musikverein in Vienna, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Palau de Les Arts, Teatro Bellas Artes in Mexico, Opéra de Rouen, and Teatro de la Zarzuela, among others. In 2024, she made her US debut at Santa Fe Opera as the Countess in Le nozze di Figaro. In 2022, she won the Ópera XXI Award for Best Young Singer and the Ópera Actual Award for Best Young Artist.
Performances
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros, founded in 1987 by the family behind Champagne Taittinger, is renowned for its méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines and estate-grown Pinot Noir. Its iconic château hosts this year’s Founders Dinner, celebrating Festival Napa Valley’s visionaries and major contributors. Guests will enjoy fine wine, music, and an unforgettable evening.
Castello di Amorosa
La Dolce Vita continues at Castello di Amorosa with a celebration of music, wine, and cuisine honoring the legendary Ennio Morricone. Part of the Suzanne Deal Booth Visual Arts program, the evening features 2025 Manetti Shrem Opera Prizewinners Marina Monzó and Kang Wang, plus A Giant of Silence: Tribute to Jan Shrem.