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The Frost School of Music at Festival Napa Valley is a landmark multiyear partnership with the University of Miami. Frost faculty and students play leading roles in the Festival’s pre-professional training, chamber music, and orchestral programs. The Artistic Administrator is Jennifer Grim, Chair of Instrumental Performance at the Frost School of Music.
Profoundly imaginative and luminous in expression, Claude Debussy’s Préludes transformed the language of the piano. Celebrated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his lifelong affinity for these works to Bouchaine’s Olive Hill Estate, guiding listeners on an immersive journey through shimmering impressionistic landscapes and evocative musical poetry.
Bringing visual art to the live stage through bold collaborations, original commissions, and curated works, the program creates interdisciplinary experiences that blend design, imagery, and music in ways that are both unexpected and deeply engaging.
Since 2006, Festival Napa Valley has showcased talented young musicians in this beloved admission-free concert series, with many alumni going on to distinguished professional careers. All selected artists receive generous Festival scholarships, underwritten by Tatiana and Gerret Copeland, proprietors of Bouchaine Vineyards, along with invaluable opportunities to refine their artistry.
Established by Festival Napa Valley in 2021 in tribute to longtime board member Prescott Ashe, this scholarship honors his enduring commitment to music education and mentorship.
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Set along Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail, Odette Estate Winery hosts an intimate evening of music, wine, and conversation with acclaimed composer Jake Heggie. Guests enjoy previews of Heggie's highly anticipated opera The Judgment of Paris, works by Gordon Getty, Parisian cabaret classics, exceptional wines, and seasonal hors d’oeuvres.
A 2023 Sullivan Foundation Career Grant recipient, soprano Mary Evelyn Hangley is a graduate of San Francisco Opera’s prestigious Adler Fellowship, where she covered numerous leading roles. She made her San Francisco Opera debut as the Mother in Hansel and Gretel to substantial praise.
Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
Pianist Rieko Tsuchida and clarinetist Anthony McGill take center stage at the popular Festival Live! concert series. Tsuchida, an acclaimed soloist and chamber musician, returns to the Festival to join McGill, principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and an internationally celebrated performer.
Rieko Tsuchida & Anthony McGill
Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend this concert.
Admission-free.
Reservations are recommended. Pianist Rieko Tsuchida and clarinetist Anthony McGill share an engaging morning of music created especially for young Festival audiences.
An afternoon at Spottswoode Estate is Napa Valley at its most timeless. Family-owned and deeply tied to the valley’s agricultural roots, Spottswoode is renowned for crafting wines of extraordinary balance and integrity. Its signature Cabernet Sauvignon has earned an almost mythic reputation, described by Paul Lukacs in The Great Wines of America as the “Grace Kelly of Napa Valley wines.”
Rediscover the 1939 Technicolor classic The Wizard of Oz as it returns to the big screen in a spectacular live-to-picture performance with Festival Orchestra Napa, conducted by Ming Luke. Follow Dorothy and her companions on their journey from Kansas to the Emerald City along the Yellow Brick Road, as Herbert Stothart’s iconic score is performed live alongside the film.
Tonight’s Patron Dinner is held at Castello di Amorosa, Dario Sattui’s breathtaking 121,000-square-foot, 13th-century-style Tuscan castle. Its towering walls, open-air courtyard, and medieval architecture set the stage for a night of celebration.
Few wineries are as deeply woven into the fabric of Napa Valley as Freemark Abbey. Founded in the 19th century and shaped by generations of stewardship, the estate has been part of some of the most defining moments in California wine history, including the most famous of them all.
Founded in 2008 by Steve and Seanne Contursi, Arrow&Branch has grown from a single Cabernet Franc blend into a celebrated Napa Valley collection sourced from premier vineyard sites. During today’s luncheon, guests will enjoy a curated tasting of collectible wines while discovering the winery’s rich heritage, craftsmanship, and inspiration rooted in peace and strength.
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!
2026 Khaledi Prize Awardee
Violinist and online personality Ray Chen redefines what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century. With a global reach that enhances and inspires new audiences, Chen's remarkable musicianship transmits to millions around the world, not only onstage, but also through innovations such as the Tonic app.
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