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For more than thirty years, Lewis Cellars has focused on crafting wines that epitomize the intense flavors and bold character of the Napa Valley.That focus reached a defining milestone in 2016, when Lewis Cellars’ 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon was named Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year. 

An afternoon at Realm is an invitation to explore the story of modern winemaking in Napa Valley. Founded in 2002, Realm Cellars has built its reputation around Cabernet Sauvignon–driven wines shaped by some of Napa’s most celebrated vineyard sites. At the center is The Bard, Realm’s flagship proprietary blend, first produced in 2003 and crafted each year as a layered expression of Napa Valley.

Keynote Address: Music and Mind
Renée Fleming  |  Keynote Speaker
1:30pm - 2:30pm  |  Ecolab Theatre
Famed opera star Renée Fleming is a leading advocate for the study of the powerful connections between the arts and health. Editor of the 2024 anthology Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness (Viking Penguin Random House), Fleming developed her Music and Mind presentation to engage the public and scientific professionals in interactive conversations that explore the impact of music and the arts on health and the brain.

Join us for a one-day gathering exploring the powerful connection between music, brain science, and wellness. Leading neuroscientists, psychologists, entrepreneurs, and musicians will share insights on music’s impact on brain health, community well-being, senior wellness, and youth mental health.

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.

As Festival Napa Valley enters its 20th anniversary season, it has transformed from a local summer gathering into a premier global cultural destination. This year’s festivities, running from July 4-19, take on a deeper historical meaning, as they happen alongside the 250th anniversary of America and the 50th anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris,” the 1976 tasting that revolutionized the world’s perception of American wine.

OLIVIA DECKER POWER OF MUSIC
Join Festival Napa Valley for an elegant evening with internationally celebrated violinist Ray Chen, joined by acclaimed pianist Chelsea Wang, in the historic grandeur of The Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco. Chen, a global classical star and innovative musical personality whose artistry resonates with audiences around the world, and Wang, praised for her expressive nuance and dynamic presence, present a captivating program that bridges tradition and modern virtuosity.

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.

Admission-free. Reservations are recommended. 
The sister duo Hina & Fiona return to Festival Napa Valley, performing selections from their acclaimed debut album on Pentanone, Dear to Us. At just 21 and 18, the sisters have already achieved extraordinary milestones. Hina won First Prize at the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, and Fiona made her debut with the New York Philharmonic at just 16.

Festival Napa Valley partners with Napa Valley College throughout the year to bring local public school students to the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center to experience live concerts in professional theater.