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Ross Rubin is a multidisciplinary music educator holding a Multiple Subject CLAD credential, with teaching experience across Napa and Sonoma counties. He has worked in language arts, social studies, theater, and mentorship, led gifted education programs, and directed productions. As a performer, he plays with Bay Area ensemble Jealous Zelig.

The Frost School at Festival Napa Valley's Blackburn Music Academy is an immersive summer conservatory for emerging professional instrumentalists in the idyllic setting of Napa Valley.

A comprehensive celebration of the vocal arts, the Manetti Shrem Opera Program nurtures the creative careers of some of the world's most talented singers and pianists in a tuition-free summer training program.

Academy students gain extraordinary professional experience through performances alongside established artists, intensive mentorship from distinguished faculty and guest artists, and the opportunity to build the relationships that can shape their careers. For many, the Academy is the pivotal bridge from study to a professional life in music.

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. 

​​Experience the enchantment of La Dolce Vita at this special evening dedicated to the artistic legacy of Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world’s most celebrated tenors and cultural ambassadors.

Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from restaurants and culinary artisans.

Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from wineries, breweries, restaurants, and culinary artisans, as well as craft beverages. The Reserve Tasting Salon offers exclusive boutique wine tastings and special treats in a private setting.

Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time For Three (TF3), defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music. 

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.

2025 Khaledi Prize Awardee
American pianist Maxim Lando made international headlines when he performed with Lang Lang, Chick Corea, and the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall’s 2017 Opening Night Gala. Dedicated to making classical music accessible to his own generation, Maxim has been featured on CNN’s Best of Quest, NPR, BBC Radio, and WQXR.

[INVALID]The Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Classical Music honors Festival Napa Valley’s Founding Board Chairman Darioush Khaledi and his wife Shahpar. The annual prize recognizes an artist or ensemble who exemplifies outstanding artistry, creativity, and leadership and includes a $10,000 cash award as well as performance opportunities during the summer season.

Melanie Hamrick, Joanna DeFelice, and Christine Shevchenko bring their exhilarating production, A Night at the Ballet, to Napa for the annual Dance Gala. The program features highlights from some of the world's most beloved classical ballets, including Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, and Carmen. The evening also includes a special appearance by guest artist Nicholas Palmquist,  performing in the West Coast premiere of Can't You Hear Me Knocking, set to the music of The Rolling Stones.

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Chae Eun Yang trained in Korea and graduated from Korea National University of the Arts. An award-winning competitor, she joined Houston Ballet in 2013, later dancing briefly with the National Ballet of Canada. She performs a wide classical and contemporary repertoire and continues her career with Houston Ballet.

Connor Walsh, a Virginia-born principal dancer with Houston Ballet, rose rapidly through the ranks after joining in 2004. Renowned for leading roles in major classical and contemporary works, he has also choreographed premieres, co-founded the REACH project supporting arts education, and remains active as a teacher, coach, and creator.

Nicholas Palmquist is a New York–based choreographer, teacher, and performer whose work spans film, television, fashion, and stage. He has created for international ballet companies and taught worldwide, developing a genre-blending movement method. Committed to access and education, he continues to expand his influence through teaching, choreography, and digital platforms.

Francesco Gabriele Frola danced with English National Ballet and The National Ballet of Canada before joining San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer in 2025.