(Photo: Sam Roppola/Death of Classical) The Royal Opera of the Palace of Versailles, inaugurated in 1770 during the reign of Louis XV, was the largest concert hall in Europe at that time. The Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal (The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra), was formed in 2019 specifically to perform John Corigliano’s opera, “The Ghosts of Versailles.” The orchestra, conducted by {…}
Festival Napa Valley has previewed its upcoming 2025 season. The organization will host the North American debut of the Versailles Royal Opera in a production of “The Daughter of the Regiment.” There will also be a concert with Joyce DiDonato and Tessa Lark as well as a tribute to famed composer Ennio Morriconne. There will also be an art song {…}
(Photo credit: Festival Napa Valley & Armstrong Music & Arts) Festival Napa Valley and the Beijing Poly Theatre Management Company have launched a multiyear Cultural Exchange. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and dialogue through music, education, food and wine events, and cultural tourism. Rick Walker, President and CEO of Festival Napa Valley said in a press release, “Music and {…}
(Photos by Octavio Valencia) Festival Napa Valley has concluded a historic production of “Don Pasquale.” The Donizetti classic was presented at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for Performing Arts at UC Davis on Friday, Nov. 15, marking the first-ever staged opera at the venue. “We are honored to have partnered with Festival Napa Valley to present this exceptional production {…}
Festival Napa Valley has announced it is introducing a “Choose Your Price” ticket model for the 2025 Summer Season. This will be the first in the region and the new option, launching in March with single-ticket sales, advances the Festival’s Arts for All mission by allowing attendees to select ticket prices that fit their budgets. In a statement, Rick Walker, {…}
(Photo credit: J Henry Fair) Festival Napa Valley has announced the death of founding benefactor and longtime patron Jan Isaac Shrem. Sherm’s legacy will live on at Festival Napa Valley through the art programs he supported, including the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Vocal Art Series. “Jan was a tireless champion of the Festival, and he and his wife {…}
Festival Napa Valley presented composer Gordon Getty with the Angels of the Arts Award during a March 7, 2024 ceremony. The event included performances by such artists as sopranos Alexandra Armantrading and Lisa Delan; mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade; tenor Nathan Granner; baritone Lester Lynch; baritone/librettist Curt Branom; clarinetist David Barnett; pianist Kevin Korth; and pianist/composer Jake Heggie. There were also {…}
(Photo credit: Ben Wolf & Gregor Hohenberg) Festival Napa Valley has released details of its upcoming season. This article only contains vocal performances. The first “Festival Live!” concert featuring the Frost School of Music’s Blackburn Music Academy kicks off the festival. Performance Dates: July 6 – 20, 2024 Soprano Pretty Yende and tenor Jonathan Tetelman perform with the Festival Orchestra. {…}
The Festival Napa Valley has announced the 2023 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Gordon Getty’s “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” will be shown. Performance Date: July 12, 2023 Festival Live! Concert Series will feature the 2023 Manetti Shrem Summer Conservatory Fellows. Performance Date: July 14, 2023 Serena Sáenz, Francisco Fullana, Sophia Bacelar, and Pablo Sáinz-Villegas {…}
Festival Napa Valley has named Alycia Mondavi to its Board of Directors. Mondavi graduated from the University of San Diego and then worked as a marketing consultant for Napa Valley Ultra Premium wine labels and currently works with her family as a brand ambassador for C. Mondavi & Family. She and her sisters have been Auction Napa Valley’s youngest presidents. {…}
Festival Napa Valley has unveiled its 2022 festival, which is set to take place between July 9-23, 2022. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal events. Kicking things off will be the Novack Concert for Kids starring the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Performance Date: July 14, 2022 The Young People’s Chorus of {…}