Festival Napa Valley presents one of the crown jewels of feature animation with a live orchestra concert accompanying Walt Disney’s original Fantasia (1940). Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest animated films of all time, Fantasia introduced generations to the drama, passion, and beauty of classical music. The stunning film accompanied by Festival Orchestra Napa showcases beloved classics including Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, and iconic moments such as Mickey Mouse dabbling in magic in Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the mythical unicorns and…
Find out more »The Versailles Royal Opera makes its North American debut in this spectacular evening featuring Donizetti’s La Fille du régiment. This perennially popular opera follows the irrepressible Marie — a spirited orphan raised by a regiment of French soldiers. She falls for the dashing Tonio, only to face a whirlwind of obstacles, from war and aristocratic expectations to an unexpected twist of fate. With Marie’s dazzling coloratura passages and Tonio’s famous aria featuring nine thrilling high Cs, the production bursts with…
Find out more »An Evening of Dance at Festival Napa Valley Saturday, July 19 | 6:30PM Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug 2800 Main Street | St. Helena A celebration of movement and music, Festival Napa Valley’s Dance Gala brings together some of today’s most captivating dancers in an evening of masterworks and bold new creations. Under the artistic direction of Adrian Blake Mitchell, the performance showcases an extraordinary roster of international artists, including Tiler Peck, Roman Mejia, Sasha De Sola,…
Find out more »Festival Napa Valley’s 2025 Summer Season concludes with a symphonic program led by renowned conductor Stéphane Denève. Festival Orchestra Napa performs a suite from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through some of the composer’s most treasured works, including the lively Scherzo, ethereal Nocturne, and renowned Wedding March. Artwork inspired by the piece, created by students and seniors in the Festival’s year-round How I See Music workshops, illuminates the performance. The program also includes…
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