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Blending live music with exceptional food and wine, Festival Napa Valley’s signature annual tasting event showcases the best of Napa Valley’s bounty. Taste of Napa invites guests to savor offerings from more than 100 wineries, breweries, restaurants, and artisanal producers, along with a curated selection of craft beverages — all served with the warm hospitality that defines Wine Country.
Festival Napa Valley kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with a festive Opening Night led by conductor Stephanie Childress, celebrating classical masterworks, world premieres, and iconic songs by American composers.
Jeff and Valerie Gargiulo have been part of the Festival Napa Valley story from the very beginning, hosting a dinner at their Oakville estate during the Festival’s inaugural year two decades ago and many memorable celebrations since. Tonight, they once again welcome guests for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and music amid the splendor of eastern Oakville’s hallmark hills.
Set among the gentle slopes at the southern end of Napa Valley, Roy Estate boasts one of the valley’s most distinctive vineyard settings. The estate is uniquely shaped by a creek that divides the property into two vineyard sites — akin to Bordeaux’s Left and Right Banks — each producing wines of remarkable character and depth.
The Summer Season concludes with a grand finale honoring the United States Semiquincentennial and celebrating the breadth, brilliance, and legacy of American music and its composers.
The final day of the Summer Season is best spent at Alpha Omega, where brunch has become an annual tradition and a favorite way to gather before the season turns the page. This year carries added resonance, as Festival Napa Valley and Alpha Omega each mark their twentieth anniversaries.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Ray Chen return to Festival Napa Valley for their debut duo recital, uniting two internationally acclaimed virtuosi. Chen joins Thibaudet, renowned for his distinctive artistry and wide-ranging repertoire, in an evening celebrating the expressive power and musical dialogue of violin and piano.
After the Opening Night concert at Charles Krug, the evening continues with a private dinner at PRESS, St. Helena’s celebrated steakhouse. Enjoy a memorable evening of exquisite cuisine, world-class wines, and engaging conversation with fellow arts enthusiasts.
Festival Napa Valley stands for a powerful truth: music transforms lives. The Festival’s Music & Wellness programs are a living expression of that belief.
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Gerret and Tatiana Copeland understand what it takes to nurture something lasting, whether in the vineyard or in the arts. Their shared appreciation of beauty, strong commitment to philanthropy, and love of fine wine and food make them the perfect hosts for tonight’s Donor Exclusive event.
Kick off opening weekend at one of Napa Valley's most iconic estates. This invitation-only afterparty at Opus One sets the tone for the weekend ahead, and features Opus wines and cognac, elevated bites, and a DJ to keep the energy going well into the night.
Featuring Wynton Marsalis
Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Summer Season, the Arts for All Gala is one of the nation's premier fundraisers for education and the arts, raising more than $33 million to date. This year's Gala features world-renowned trumpeter and composer, Wynton Marsalis at Nickel & Nickel. Guests will enjoy a menu by Chef Dustin Valette and a live auction offering once-in-a-lifetime travel adventures, bespoke performing arts experiences, highly collectible wines, and more.
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.
The Festival Napa Valley Culinary Garden at Charles Krug offers a variety of delicious fare from Napa Valley restaurants and artisan food purveyors. Available for purchase nightly both before and after each performance, there’s something for everyone. From charcuterie and sushi to specialty popcorn and ice cream, the Culinary Garden features the best in Napa Valley casual dining. Wine is also available for purchase from Charles Krug.
Kick off the auction with a very special toast! Bid on a commemorative 3-liter Double Magnum from a selection of Napa Valley's most celebrated vintners. Pre-ordered bottles may be opened and enjoyed at your Gala table, with selections fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.
With the 2021 premiere of his operatic film Goodbye, Mr. Chips, composer Gordon Getty adds a fourth opera to his list of compositions, which also includes works for orchestra, chorus, vocal and instrumental soloists, and chamber ensembles. His staged works have been mounted by Leipzig Opera, Welsh National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and Bolshoi Ballet, while his orchestral repertoire has been recorded and performed by the likes of the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas, Mikhail Pletnev leading the Russian National Orchestra, and Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Gordon Getty is a Pentatone artist and his music is published by Rork Music.
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