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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.
$1,200 ($800 tax deductible)
Designed for a new generation of Festival Napa Valley patrons, July 9-11, with preferred Patron-level concert seating, valet parking, intimate gatherings, private dinners, and elevated hospitality. Admission to the Arts for All Gala not included.
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.
Featuring Katrina Walters, flute
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Experience babbling brooks, birdsong, bumblebees, and more during this journey through the sounds of nature with flutist Katrina Walter.
More than 200 artists will appear in music and dance performances, world premieres, and special events that reflect the Festival’s signature pairing of exceptional artistry with Napa Valley’s renowned food, wine, and hospitality. The season also introduces the Allegro Pass, designed to welcome the next generation of festivalgoers and expand access to the Festival experience.
Symphony Tierra is a project-based orchestra rooted in the creative spirit of Napa Valley. Bringing together professional and community musicians, Symphony Tierra celebrates artistry, inclusivity, and connection through live orchestral performance.
Since moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2022, Burgess has quickly become an in-demand conductor. She is the Assistant Conductor for Peninsula Symphony and serves as the Music Director of the Community Women’s Orchestra and Napa Valley College’s Symphony Tierra, continuing also to work with the Berkeley Symphony as their regular Assistant Conductor. She will be the Cover Conductor for Dima Slobodeniouk at the San Francisco Symphony in May 2026.
Festival Orchestra Napa
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Ming Luke guest conducts Festival Orchestra Napa in a fun and informative concert of favorites to showcase the full range orchestra instruments. Young audience members will be introduced to the various elements of music including dynamics, tempo, texture, and form and will experience a pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 9am.
Festival Orchestra Napa
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Ming Luke guest conducts Festival Orchestra Napa in a fun and informative concert of favorites to showcase the full range orchestra instruments. Young audience members will be introduced to the various elements of music including dynamics, tempo, texture, and form and will experience a pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo presented in collaboration with the Napa Valley College Music Department and Napa Valley Education Foundation's Music Connection program.
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