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The wine-loving musician, who plays at this year’s Festival Napa Valley, talks about his upbringing in France, why he’s optimistic about wine’s future and more.

Imagine some of the world's most famous musicians visiting the Napa Valley to perform and educate others in vocal and instrumental academies. This month such a dream will become reality at Festival Napa Valley, a renowned musical forum that “engages audiences with innovative programs that uplift and inspire,” according to the organization’s website.

Festival Napa Valley is back for the summer. It's a weeks-long event that brings together culture, art and world-renowned wine and cuisine. Lissa Gibbs has more on this non-profit organization.

At the age of 11 she debuted at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City and since then, she has conquered the main classical music venues worldwide with her musical talent and creativity.

Best Summer Festival in Wine Country: Festival Napa Valley
Wine and music blend again this summer as our favorite summer fest showcases stars like Lionel Richie, Pretty Yende, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Ray Chen, Time for Three, and over 100 others.

Music and the arts have an unparalleled, transcendent power, and one of the best places to experience this magic is Festival Napa Valley. Whether you're a seasoned patron or new to the world of performing arts, guests may expect nothing less than exceptional performances that will inspire and uplift their spirits.

This year, festivals around the world have pulled out all the stops to offer a wonderful range of repertoire, from the crowd-pleasing to the obscure, featuring an even more dazzling line-up of artists. Below, we have the USA and Canada's very best classical music festivals for 2024.

Festival Napa Valley’s signature celebration of exceptional food, wine, and music is set to take place on Saturday, July 13 from 12 pm to 3 pm on The Meritage Resort’s Grand Reserve lawn. The event features offerings from more than 70 wineries, breweries, restaurants, and culinary artisans, plus live music, games, activities, and the chance to explore wines of the world through a special international showcase of wines from Great Britain and Italy.

Featuring innovative classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, and dance productions paired with Napa Valley’s unparalleled food, wine, and hospitality, Festival Napa Valley's 2024 Summer Season is best experienced with a Patron Pass. The Pass provides access to the festival’s Vintner’s Luncheons, Patron Dinners, fashion shows, and other special events including premium seating and access to the popular Patron’s Lounge at concerts, as well as valet parking.