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NVCO 2024-25 Concert 4

Crosswalk Church

Sir Stephen is always described as a polymath. Indeed, the Englishman is a painter; author of novels, essays, and an autobiography of his musical youth; composer - we have heard his string quartet twice in CMNV concerts; and of course, a pianist. This will be his third appearance in Napa; his first for a solo recital. He plays almost everything, as his 60+ recordings attest. This program reflects his interest in both the pinnacles of the piano literature - Liszt and Chopin, and the nearly-lost wonders of the French late romantic composer Cecile Chaminade, a childhood fascination of Hough's.

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SIR STEPHEN HOUGH, piano

Napa Methodist Church

The baroque chamber orchestra from France, Les Arts Florissants, led from the violin by Theotime Langlois de Swarte, are touring the world celebrating the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. De Swarte joined the ensemble while still a teenager in 2014 before his rise to fame as a baroque and modern violinist and conductor. Somehow, we will get 17 musicians and a harpsichord on our stage for a serious baroque celebration.

THEOTIME LANGLOIS DE SWARTE, violin and LES ARTS FLORISSANTS

The former Czechoslovakia has always been a breeding ground for string players and string quartets, in particular. Great quartets pop up there like mushrooms, and they don't all stick together. The Pavel Haas is the one of their generation that exceeds all. Founded by first violin Veronika Jaruskova, she leads them with grace and ferocity. They will play their countryman Schulhoff's ironic, jazzy, early Five Pieces for String Quartet, written 20 years before his death in a Nazi prison in 1941. They will also play Martiniu, who isn't played enough outside his homeland - these are the right ambassadors. Of course, the Tchaikovsky is irresistible.

PAVEL HAAS QUARTET & TIMO ANDRES, piano

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

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NVCO 2024-25 Concert 3

The Juilliard Quartet has been going even longer than Takacs, now with no possibility of an original member. It is a remarkable phenomenon of music performance history, that this legendary ensemble has the same sharp, exciting edge that defined them when they began in 1946. The centerpiece of this concert is the world premiere of Michelle Ross's "Together Apart," which we commissioned as a tribute to CMNV's friend, the late violist Roger Tapping, who played often in Napa as the violist of the Takacs and then Juilliard Quartets, and as a collaborator with the Jupiter and Prazak Quartets and the Peabody Trio. Michelle Ross was a student and colleague of Roger's who recently served as the substitute first violin of the Juilliard Quartet for six months.

Juilliard Quartet

The Takacs have been coming to Napa for almost 40 years. While the cellist is the only original member, the quartet has evolved to remain at the unquestioned top of the heap. Pianist Jeremy Denk makes his overdue CMNV debut in the heroic Brahms Quintet - more like a concerto than a chamber piece. Beethoven's very serious, early quartet Op. 18, No. 2 opens the concert, and the Takacs will bring their blazing energy to the wild and weird Janacek Quartet No. 1.

TAKACS QUARTET & JEREMY DENK, piano

One can only understand that this is the 40th anniversary of the Vertavo by knowing that these Norwegian women began winning contests when they were barley teenagers. They bring their energy, precision and charisma to the fore in a concert along with Garrick Ohlsson. They will play one of the Mozart piano concertos that work with just a string quartet, along with the brilliant Dvorak piano quintet. The Vertavos alone will perform Britten's Second Quartet.

VERTAVO QUARTET, tenor & GARRICK OHLSSON, piano

Featuring Let the Whole World Sing by Joel Raney. The featured piece is full of holiday songs and creative arrangements of many of the most familiar carols and seasonal songs. In addition, the chorus will perform independent holiday songs and will invite the audience to join them in a few traditional, familiar carols that are not included in Let the Whole World Sing. This will be a light-hearted & fun program designed to bring joy to our entire world for Napa and beyond!

Joy To The Whole World

Gerstein is now a dominating force on the piano stage in Europe and the US. Now past the phase of his smashing debuts, he has become a visionary mainstay, even conducting the Vienna Philharmonic from the keyboard. The program includes a work by the young Spanish composer, Francisco Coll that we commissioned for Gerstein, which he will take around the world after its world premiere in Napa. And Gerstein will bring his authority to the formidable Liszt Sonata.

KIRILL GERSTEIN, piano

This is the last recital of Paul Lewis' Schubert survey. Lewis has devoted the past four years almost exclusively to Schubert. It's fair to say the composer has no greater living ambassador. The final trilogy of piano sonatas, written at the very end of Schubert's short life, is the pinnacle of this keyboard poet's achievement. Only the last three Beethoven sonatas rival this program. Lewis played those Beethoven sonatas for us over a decade ago. Now comes Schubert's hour.

PAUL LEWIS, piano

NVCO 2024-25 Concert 2

Dvorak's Cypresses for String Quartet and mezzo-soprano anchor this program. The piece began as a song cycle for soprano and piano. Dvorak then transcribed the music for string quartet alone. Now we hear a metamorphosis of the previous iterations which the Prazak Quartet commissioned - the songs accompanied by string quartet. If only Dvorak could hear them! It's Smetana's 200th birthday, so his second quartet. And we can't have Prazak without Janacek.

PRAZAK QUARTET and KELLEY O'CONNOR, mezzo-soprano

Featuring lyric soprano Anne Marie Carden of Boston, who has a Master of Music in vocal performance from Boston Conservatory of Music, joined by Napa's own bass-baritone Ben Covone, performing opera arias and art songs with collaborative pianist Ellen Patterson. Classical accordionist Mary Ann Covone (Ben's sister) of Chicago, president emeritus of the national Accordionists and Teachers Guild and is an acclaimed performer of classical music for accordion as well as the Founder/Director of the Chicagoland Accordion Academy.

Bright Is The Ring Of Words (And Music Too!)

This quartet from Barcelona has an exciting edge to their sound, which they will bring to masterpieces from three centuries. Vera Martinez Mehner, the powerhouse first violin, will have a big night. This Shostakovich is one of the most demanding and rewarding pieces for a quartet leader. And then she leads Beethoven's sacred "Holy Song of Thanks," the centerpiece of Beethoven's penultimate quartet. Haydn gets the first laugh with one of his brilliant, early quartets.

Casals Quartet

NVYS PREsents a Spooktacular Symphony featuring GHOulish GRooves

Jarvis Conservatory

NVYS Youth Chamber Concert Series 2024

NVCO 2024-25 Concert 1

Stanford Live, in collaboration with Goldenvoice, is thrilled to present an unforgettable evening with the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki. Join us for a night of profound musical exploration as Mitski makes her debut at the Frost Amphitheater with her latest tour, "The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We," featuring Wyatt Flores. This performance, scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM, promises to be a deep dive into Mitski's most American album yet, showcasing her candid lyrics and a volatile yet catchy version of indie rock.

Mitski's seventh record is described as a haunting love letter to the land, embodying the private sorrows and painful contradictions of America. With songs that introduce wounds and actively seek to heal them, this album is Mitski's most expansive, epic, and wise work to date. It's a night not to be missed for fans of profound lyrical storytelling and innovative musical compositions.

Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM, Parking opens at 4:30 PM)
- Venue: Frost Amphitheater, Stanford University
- Tickets: Starting at $49.95, ticketed by AXS and subject to AXS service fees.

Attendees can look forward to reserved seating and the availability of food and drinks at the venue. Please note that this performance is ticketed by AXS, and Stanford Live’s ticket purchase, exchange, and donation policies will not apply. For any ticketing questions, please refer to the external AXS website.

Prepare for an evening of emotional depth and musical brilliance with Mitski at the Frost Amphitheater. Secure your tickets early for this highly anticipated performance.

Mitski

Amphitheater at CIA 

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration at the "Esplêndido - From Bach to Brazil - Music in the Vineyards" event, taking place on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, at 5:00 pm. This exquisite event will be held at the scenic Inglenook, located at 1991 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573, marking the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Music in the Vineyards.

The festival finale will showcase the incredible talents of Clarice Assad, a renowned Brazilian-American composer, pianist, arranger, and singer from Rio de Janeiro. Assad's performance will take you on a musical journey from the compositions of J.S. Bach to the vibrant rhythms of Brazil, featuring songs by Jobim and Piazzolla. Joined by the talented MITV musicians, including David Bowlin, Phoenix Avalon, Owen Dalby, Adrian Steele, Daria T. Adams, Maiya Papach, Devin Moore, viola; Tanya Tomkins, Joshua McClendon, cello; and Assad herself on piano, the evening promises to be a rich tapestry of musical genres and styles.

Following the concert, guests will have the opportunity to dine on the Inglenook terrace, participating in an auction to support the future of Music in the Vineyards. This event is hosted by Francis Ford Coppola and Inglenook in memory of Eleanor Coppola, offering a unique chance to celebrate music, culture, and community in one of California's most beautiful vineyards.

Tickets are limited to 400 guests, ensuring an intimate and immersive experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of this special 30th Anniversary Celebration. Book your tickets now and prepare for an evening of splendid music, fine dining, and memorable festivities at "Esplêndido - From Bach to Brazil - Music in the Vineyards."

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