The Art of Transcription
Musical transcription—rewriting a piece for different instruments—can breathe new life into familiar works. Mozart is the focus here, as seen through the lens of Beethoven, Schnittke, and even Mozart himself!
Borromeo String Quartet
6:00pm The Inside Story with Artistic Director Michael Adams
7:00 pm Concert
From Haydn to Hot Club
Classical music was never the same after The Hot Club of France introduced jazz to French composers in Paris in the 1920’s. Milhaud and Ravel used it as their inspiration in these two pioneering works.
Perfect Pairings
We all know that wine pairs well with food, but tonight’s pairings are all instrumental. Unique pairings give this program a distinctive twist.
Pavone String Quartet
Chosen by national audition, the Pavone Quartet is the MITV 2025 Fellowship String Quartet. They will be playing all over Napa Valley for our seniors and children, but this is your chance to catch these rising stars in their solo public concert.
Pacifica Quartet
6:00pm The Inside Story with Artistic Director Michael Adams
7:00 pm Concert
Echoes of Bach: The Glass Perspective
In our first-ever concert at Ehlers Estate Winery, we’ll explore the music of J.S. Bach through the lens of Philip Glass, to reveal how both composers use sequences and symmetrical patterns in their music.
Annual “Play-Along” Concert
Bring your instruments to join us for our third annual play-along of the Pachelbel Canon! Two of today’s most celebrated composers, Grammy-winner Jessie Montgomery and Pulitizer prize-winner Caroline Shaw, share the program with Felix Mendelssohn’s brilliant Octet, composed when he was just 16 years old!
Bravo! Guitar Fireworks
Experience an intimate performance with Grammy award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. The audience will be part of the action as Jason joins the virtuoso musicians of MITV in this interactive evening of music, food, wine and conversation.
Ariel Quartet
6:00pm The Inside Story with Michael Adams
7:00 pm Concert
Mixed Varietals
Under the stars on the grounds of the beautiful Spottswoode Winery, festival musicians and jazz legends share the stage, blending classical and jazz music in this concert co- produced with the Napa Valley Jazz Society.
Festival Finale
Our season closes with music of sweeping grandeur: Beethoven’s Archduke trio, performed by a trio of virtuosos. Afterwards, join us for a fabulous dinner under the stars as we celebrate the end of another wonderful season.
