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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.

From Shakespeare in the redwoods to avant-garde dance in downtown San Francisco, the Bay Area's summer arts calendar is packed with performances that surprise, provoke and delight. This season's highlights include world-premiere theater, bold contemporary opera and major musical celebrations, alongside intimate storytelling events and large-scale spectacles.

Kick off the auction with a very special toast! Bid on a commemorative 3-liter bottle (Double Magnum) from Napa Valley’s finest vintners. Bottles may be pre-ordered to be opened at your Gala table. Reserve yours now and raise a glass to bringing the arts to all!

The trumpeter, composer and cultural force headlines the festival’s 20th anniversary kickoff on July 12 at the Nickel & Nickel winery, setting the tone for a season built on music with meaning.

The LMR Jazz Orchestra returns to Festival Napa Valley with A Vanguard Legacy, a tribute to the groundbreaking Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, whose weekly performances at New York’s Village Vanguard reshaped modern big-band jazz.

Odette invites guests to a gourmet lunch paired with the estate's acclaimed wines — including the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Head Winemaker Andrew Haugen, celebrated for its signature "iron fist in a velvet glove" and a perfect 100-point debut from The Wine Advocate. Legendary, indeed. 

The Bacchus Society is a community of patrons who share a love of artistic discovery, creative risk, and of Napa Valley’s role as a place where great new work begins. Your support directly fuels the creation of this extraordinary opera and ensures it reaches its full artistic potential. Members will be recognized in Festival materials, with the option to remain anonymous. Gifts at all levels are warmly welcomed.

As a co-founder of the Telegraph Quartet, violinist Joseph Maille was awarded the 2014 Fischoff Grand Prize and the 2016 Naumburg Chamber Music Award. Maille and the Telegraph Quartet currently teach at the University of Michigan, where they are the Quartet-in-Residence.