Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Domaine Carneros, 1240 Duhig Rd., Napa | 6:30 Pre-Concert Talk | 7:30 pm Concert
Opening Night with the Pacifica Quartet
What better way to open the 28thSeason than with the internationally acclaimed Pacifica Quartet, who have been delighting MITV audiences since their first appearance.
Program:
6:30pm The Inside Story with Michael Adams
Haydn Started It!
The remarkable legacy of the man who invented the string quartet.
7:30pm Concert
Haydn: String Quartet Op.20 no.2
Jennifer Higdon: Voices
Brahms: String Quartet no.2
Musicians:
Violin: Simin Ganatra, Austin Hartman
Viola: Mark Holloway
Cello: Brandon Vamos
Thursday, August 4, 2022
St. Helena Parochial School, 1255 Oak Avenue, St. Helena | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
FREE Open Rehearsal
This is an opportunity for music lovers of all ages to gain an insight into how the musicians prepare for their performances.
Tickets are not needed for open rehearsals, just show up and enjoy.
Friday, August 5, 2022
Silverado Vineyards, 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa | 7:30pm Concert
Beethoven’s youthful, virtuosic string trio foreshadows the brilliance that distinguishes his later string quartets. Anna Clyne drew inspiration (and quotes!) from those Beethoven quartets in Breathing Statues.
Program:
Beethoven: String Trio Op.9, no.3
Anna Clyne: Breathing Statues
Schumann: Piano Quartet
Musicians:
Violin:Tessa Lark, Susie Park, Daria T.Adams
Viola: Mark Holloway, Rebecca Young
Cello: Karen Ouzounian, Brandon Vamos
Piano: John Novacek
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Aaron Copland: The Sound of America | 12:30pm Lecture Demonstration
Renowned pianist John Novacek presents a piano demonstration and enlightening discussion of the music of Aaron Copland who is known as “The Dean of American Composers”. Winner of both a Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award, Copland incorporated popular American forms such as jazz and folk into his compositions for symphony orchestra, film and ballet.
You are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine before John’s presentation. Afterward, linger on the terrace surrounded by vineyards for wine and light appetizers along with musical conversation.
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Silverado Vineyards, 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa | 5:00pm Concert
This program is inspired by folk and popular music: Paul Schoenfield’s whimsical Café Music was sparked by his turn as house pianist at a Minneapolis steakhouse; John Novacek pays homage to Ragtime,and Bartók and Dvořák mined the folk music of their home lands to create sublime works of art
Program:
John Novacek: Four Rags
Bartók: Duos for Two Violins
Paul Schoenfield: Café Music
Dvořák: String Sextet
Musicians:
Violin: Simin Ganatra, Austin Hartman, Tessa Lark, Susie Park
Viola: Mark Holloway, Rebecca Young
Cello: Karen Ouzounian, Brandon Vamos
Piano: John Novacek
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Silverado Vineyards, 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa | 5:00pm Concert | 7:00pm Post-Concert Musician Mingle
Rachmaninoff and Brahms anchor this program that takes a deep dive into the music of five composers who were all writing in the final years of the Romantic Period.
Following the concert, mingle with our musicians and get acquainted while enjoying Silverado wines, appetizers and a magnificent sunset over the vineyards. Space is limited so book early!
Program:
Rachmaninoff: Trio Elégiaque
Clarence Cameron White: Levee Dance
Amy Beach: String Quartet
Mahler: Piano Quartet
Brahms: Viola Quintet no.2
Musicians:
Violin: Simin Ganatra, Austin Hartman, Tessa Lark, Susie Park
Viola: Mark Holloway, Rebecca Young
Cello: Karen Ouzounian, Brandon Vamos
Piano: John Novacek
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hess Persson Estates, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa | 6:30 Pre-Concert Talk | 7:30 pm Concert
Maxwell Quartet
Hailing from Scotland, the Maxwell’s pandemic-delayed debut at MITV will reveal why they are regarded as one of Britain's finest string quartets. “Superb storytelling by four great communicators” —The Strad
Program:
6:30pm: The Inside Story with Michael Adams
What Attracts Classical Musicians To Different Genres?
The Maxwell Quartet joins a discussion about classical musicians who branch out into folk, jazz, bluegrass and more.
7:30pm Concert
Haydn: String Quartet Op.77, no.2
Prokofiev: String Quartet no.1
Beethoven: String Quartet Op.74, Harp
Musicians:
Violin: Colin Scobie, George Smith
Viola: Elliot Perks
Cello: Duncan Strachan
Thursday, August 11, 2022
St. Helena Parochial School, 1255 Oak Ave., St. Helena | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
FREE Open Rehearsal
This is an opportunity for music lovers of all ages to gain an insight into how the musicians prepare for their performances.
Tickets are not needed for open rehearsals, just show up and enjoy.
Charles Krug, 2800 Main Street, St. Helena | 7:30 pm Concert
Three works by J.S.Bach frame works by Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw, Norwegian fiddler Henning Kraggerud, and cellist Duncan Strachan of the Maxwell Quartet.
Program:
J.S. Bach: Three Part inventions for String Trio
Caroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation
J.S. Bach: Partita no.3 in E major for Violin
Duncan Strachan: Zarabanda for Cello
Henning Kraggerud: Variation Suite for Violin and Cello
J.S. Bach: Double Concerto for Two Violins
Musicians:
Violin: Kristin Lee, Colin Scobie, George Smith, Arnaud Sussmann, Daria T. Adams, Tiani Butts, Reuben Kebede
Viola: Dimitri Murrath, Elliot Perks, Rebecca Young, Aimee McAnulty
Cello: James Baik, David Requiro, Duncan Strachan, Pedro Sanchez
Bass: Scott Pingel
Friday, August 12, 2022
Hudson House, Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main Street, St. Helena | 7:30 pm Concert
The first of Mozart’s six quartets dedicated to “Papa” Haydn opens a program that highlights two remarkable women who were both distinguished performers and composers. The finale is the Grande Sestetto, a brilliant arrangement of Mozart’s wonderful Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola.
Program:
Mozart: String Quartet K.387
Rebecca Clarke: Lullaby & Grotesque for Viola and Cello
Grażyna Bacewicz: Quartet for Four Violins
Mozart: Grande Sestetto Concertante
Musicians:
Violin: Kristin Lee, Colin Scobie, George Smith, Arnaud Sussmann, Daria T. Adams, Reuben Kebede
Viola: Dimitri Murrath, Elliot Perks, Rebecca Young, Aimee McAnulty
Cello: James Baik, David Requiro, Pedro Sanchez
Saturday, August 13, 2022
High School Solo Competition Final Round | Free Online Performance | 2:00pm
Now in its ninth year, MITV’s Solo Instrumental Competition for high school musicians who are residents of California, awards cash prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 to three outstanding instrumentalists selected by competitive audition. Due to the pandemic the competition will be online this year and you are invited to watch the final round on our website. Please join us in supporting these exceptional young musicians.
A link and instructions for watching will be added here nearer the date.
2022 Esterhazy* Concert & Dinner, Hudson Ranch, Napa | 5:30pm
Join us for this one-of-a-kind evening in the picturesque surroundings of Hudson Ranch, where you will enjoy an evening of chamber music and fine dining in an intimate setting. The Maxwell Quartet, regarded as one of Britain’s finest, share universally-loved music they are famous for, based on Scottish folk songs, in a lively and fun performance.
After the concert, patrons will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres overlooking the succulent garden and stunning landscape, followed by a seated al fresco dinner prepared by Nash Cognetti of Tre Posti accompanied by Hudson Ranch wines.
Musicians:
Violin: Colin Scobie, George Smith
Viola: Elliot Perks
Cello: Duncan Strachan
Space is limited to 50 guests, so interested patrons are urged to reserve their spaces soon.
Net proceeds from this Esterhazy Concert benefit the Gail and Harry Adams Resident Musicians’ Fund.
Both the concert and dinner take place outdoors and all current safety protocols for Covid-19 will be in place to guarantee the comfort and safety of our patrons.
Tickets: $500 per person, of which $300 is tax deductible.
*MITV’s Esterhazy Series is named after Prince Esterhazy, patron to the "father" of the string quartet, Franz Joseph Haydn.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Chimney Rock, 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa | 5:00 pm Concert
Love, Life and Death will make appearances in three eminent examples of music that defined the Romantic Period.
Program:
Webern: Langsamer Satz
Strauss: Metamorphosen for Strings
Brahms: String Sextet no.2
Musicians:
Violin: Kristin Lee, Colin Scobie, George Smith, Arnaud Sussmann, Tiani Butts
Viola: Dimitri Murrath, Elliot Perks, Rebecca Young
Cello: James Baik, David Requiro, Duncan Strachan
Bass: Scott Pingel
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Frog's Leap Winery, 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford | 6:30pm Pre-Concert Talk | 7:30 pm Concert
The EscherQuartet
The Escher Quartet presents beautifully expressive performances with their trademark precision, displayed in works by three masters of the string quartet.
Program:
6:30pm: The Inside Story with Michael Adams
Be Not Afraid!
Let’s Talk About Bartók
7:30pm Concert
Haydn: String Quartet Op.76, no.4, Sunrise
Bartók: String Quartet no.3
Dvořák: String Quartet Op.51
Musicians:
Violin: Adam Barnett-Hart, Brendan Speltz
Viola: Pierre Lapointe
Cello: Brook Speltz
Thursday, August 18, 2022
St. Helena Parochial School, 1255 Oak Ave., St. Helena | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
FREE Open Rehearsal
This is an opportunity for music lovers of all ages to gain an insight into how the musicians prepare for their performances.
Tickets are not needed for open rehearsals, just show up and enjoy.
Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville | 7:30 pm Concert
We turn the age-old stereotype of the white male composer on its head in this concert of four captivating works, all composed by women.
Program:
Valerie Coleman: Maombi Asante for Flute, Violin and Cello
Maureen Nelson: Renaissance Suite — from Spain to France to Peru
Louise Farrenc: Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano
Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel: Piano Trio Op. 11
Musicians:
Violin: Adam Barnett-Hart, Maureen Nelson, Brendan Speltz, Tiani Butts
Viola: Masumi Per Rostad
Cello: Edward Arron, Nicholas Canellakis, Brook Speltz
Piano: Michael Brown
Flute: Tara Helen O’Connor
Friday, August 19, 2022
Clos Pegase, 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga | 7:30 pm Concert
The extraordinary acoustic of the Cave Theater at Clos Pegase is the ideal setting to experience the ethereal Fratres, and the world-premiere of Vortex, Michael Brown’s new work. The program concludes with Schubert’s most dramatic string quartet, Death and the Maiden.
Program:
Arvo Pärt: Fratres
Purcell: Chacony
Michael Brown: Vortex for Solo Cello and Strings
Schubert: String Quartet, Death and the Maiden
Musicians:
Violin: Adam Barnett-Hart, Maureen Nelson, Brendan Speltz, Daria T. Adams, Tiani Butts, Reuben Kebede
Viola: Pierre Lapointe, Masumi Per Rostad, Aimee McAnulty
Cello: Edward Arron, Nicholas Canellakis, Brook Speltz, Pedro Sanchez
Bass: Scott Pingel
Saturday, August 20, 2022
St. Helena Performing Arts Center, 1401 Grayson Avenue, St. Helen | 5:00 pm Concert
A special community performance.
Three classic silent films, with original music by Stephen Prutsman performed by festival musicians, recreate the cinema experience of 100 years ago, before recorded sound was integrated into film making in the 1920's. The main attraction is a Buster Keaton classic, Sherlock Jr. from 1924. A Trip to the Moon (1902) is considered the earliest science fiction flick, while The Cameraman's Revenge (1912) is one of the first-ever animated films.
Program:
A Trip to the Moon
Georges Méliès
The Cameraman's Revenge
Wladyslaw Starewicz
Sherlock Jr.
Buster Keaton
Musicians:
The Telegraph Quartet
Violin: Eric Chin, Joseph Maile
Viola: Pei-Ling Lin
Cello: Jeremiah Shaw
Piano:StephenPrutsman
Flute:Tara Helen O’Connor
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Inglenook, 1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford | 5:00 pm Concert
We celebrate the end of our 28th season with the string quintet Dvořák wrote in America, inspired by Native American drumming, African American melodies and infused with his Bohemian spirit. Afterwards, join our musicians for the Festival Finale Dinner around the magnificent Inglenook fountain.
Program:
Boccherini: Quintet for Flute and Strings
Debussy: Violin Sonata
Ilari Kaila: The Bells Bow Down for Piano and String Quartet
Dvořák: String Quintet Op.97, American
Musicians:
Violin: Adam Barnett-Hart, Maureen Nelson, Brendan Speltz, Daria T. Adams
Viola: Pierre Lapointe, Masumi Per Rostad
Cello: Edward Arron, Nicholas Canellakis, Pedro Sanchez
Piano: Michael Brown
Flute: Tara Helen O'Connor
Festival Finale Dinner
Inglenook, 1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford | 7:30 pm
Join the Music in the Vineyards family of musicians, patrons, and supporters at sunset around the iconic, Inglenook fountain for appetizers, followed by a delicious three-course buffet dinner paired with premier Inglenook wines.