Thursday, April 30
| 10:00AM
Uptown Theatre
1530 3rd Street | Napa
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Ray Chen is a global classical star and YouTube sensation whose electrifying artistry and performances have reached millions. Chen is joined today by pianist Chelsea Wang in the Festival’s first Novack Concerts for Kids at The Uptown Theatre in downtown Napa. This exciting program features music by Mozart, Grieg, Bach, and Sarasate designed to inspire young audiences and foster a lifelong love of live music.
This concert is made possible by the generous support of Kenneth and Deborah Novack.
Performers
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.
Praised by The New York Times as an “excellent young pianist,” Chelsea Wang performs widely across North America, Europe, and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. A competition prizewinner and frequent festival artist, she collaborates with leading musicians, appears on major radio programs, and is a Curtis graduate and Ensemble Connect fellow.
Venue
1530 3rd Street, Napa
The Uptown Theatre Napa is downtown’s ultimate destination for live entertainment. Nestled in the famed Napa So-Fi district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece was built in 1937.