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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T160000
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SUMMARY:FANNY AND FELIX MENDELSSOHN: A MUSICAL FAMILY
DESCRIPTION:This concert offers a moving portrait of the profound bond between Fanny Hensel and her brother Felix Mendelssohn—a relationship of deep musical collaboration and mutual mentorship. Fanny was Felix’s “Minerva\,” whose wisdom and discerning advice shaped his compositions. The siblings grew up studying with the same teachers and were deeply influenced by J.S. Bach. Fanny’s salon became a cultural hub\, but her music was rarely published due to the social constraints on women of her time. Felix\, by contrast\, enjoyed public acclaim and even published some of Fanny’s songs under his own name. He later revealed to Queen Victoria that her beloved “Italien” was actually Fanny’s composition. Their connection endured until the end: Fanny died of a stroke at 41\, and Felix\, grief-stricken\, died just six months later. \n  \nPROGRAM \nFELIX MENDELSSOHN Quintet No. 1 in A major for Two Violins\, Two Violas\, and Cello\, Op. 18 (1826) \nJ.S. BACH Chorale Prelude \nJ.S. BACH Aus Liebe arr. for Flute\, Two Violas\, and Voice (1727) \nFELIX MENDELSSOHN Trio No. 2 in C minor for Piano\, Violin\, and Cello\, Op. 66 (1845) \nFANNY MENDELSSOHN Italien for Voice and Piano \nFANNY MENDELSSOHN Trio in D minor for Piano\, Violin\, and Cello\, Op. 11 (1846) \n  \nARTISTS\nNikki Einfeld\, SOPRANO | Stacey Pelinka\, FLUTE | Jennifer Frautschi\, Owen Dalby\, VIOLIN | Elizabeth Blumenstock\, Ramón Carrero-Martínez\, VIOLA | Aaron Wolff\, Tanya Tomkins\, CELLO | Audrey Vardanega\, Eric Zivian\, PIANO \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \nFREE LIVESTREAM \nWATCH LIVE\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nWeekend I  Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/fanny-and-felix-mendelssohn-a-musical-family/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155844
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T083906Z
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SUMMARY:WAGNER AND THE FRENCH: A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP
DESCRIPTION:Experience the stormy relationship between Richard Wagner and the French Romantics. Initially captivated by Wagner’s bold innovations\, French composers embraced his music as a model. However\, following the Franco-Prussian War\, a surge of patriotism led them to reject German influence\, sparking a search for a distinctly Gallic musical identity. This shift coincided with a broader rebellion against Romanticism\, pushing the French toward a new musical language that anticipated modernism.Yet despite their efforts\, did they ever truly escape Wagner’s shadow? \n  \nPROGRAM \nWAGNER Siegfried Idyll for Two Violins\, Viola\, Cello\, Bass\, and Piano\, WWV 103 (1869) \nDEBUSSY Sonata in G minor for Violin and Piano\, L.140 (1917) \nCHAUSSON Concert in D Major for Violin\, Piano\, and String Quartet\, Op. 21 (1891) \n  \nARTISTS\nAnna Presler\, Jennifer Frautschi\, Liana Bérubé\, Owen Dalby\, VIOLIN | Phyllis Kamrin\, Ramón Carrero-Martínez\, VIOLA | Aaron Wolff\, Tanya Tomkins\, CELLO | Dan Turkos\, BASS | Audrey Vardanega\, Eric Zivian\, PIANO  \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \nFREE LIVESTREAM \nWATCH LIVE\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nWeekend I  Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/wagner-and-the-french-a-love-hate-relationship/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155844
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SUMMARY:NADIA BOULANGER: 20TH CENTURY INFLUENCER
DESCRIPTION:This concert transports us to Paris to celebrate legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger and some of her remarkable students. From Aaron Copland to Astor Piazzolla to Quincy Jones\, many young talents sought her guidance\, solidifying her legacy as the Grande Dame of 20th-century composition. The program also includes works by Stravinsky\, whom she admired and advised on several of his pieces\, music by her talented sister Lili Boulanger\, and the G minor Piano Quartet of her own teacher\, Gabriel Fauré. \n  \nPROGRAM \nBOULANGER Three Pieces for Cello and Piano\, Piece 1 (1914) \nPIAZZOLA Oblivion for Cello and Piano (1982) \nCOPLAND AND LILI BOULANGER Songs for Voice and Piano \nFRANCAIX Sonatine for Violin and Piano (1934) \nCOPLAND Two Pieces for String Quartet (1928) \nQUINCY JONES  Soul Bossa Nova arr. for String Quartet (1962) \nFAURÉ Quartet No. 2 in G minor for Piano\, Violin\, Viola\, and Cello\, Op. 45 (1887) \n  \nARTISTS\nNikki Einfeld\, SOPRANO | Daria Adams\, Gail Hernández Rosa\, Juliette Greer\, Liana Bérubé\, VIOLIN | Rosemary Nelis\, VIOLA | Clara Abel\, Nick Reeves\, Tanya Tomkins\, CELLO | Audrey Vardanega\, Eric Zivian\, PIANO \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\nFREE LIVESTREAM \nWatch LIVE \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nWeekend II  Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/nadia-boulanger-20th-century-influencer/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T160000
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SUMMARY:CLARA SCHUMANN AND HER CIRCLE
DESCRIPTION:Clara Schumann was one of 19th-century Europe’s foremost pianists. In addition to raising many children and being the wife of renowned composer Robert Schumann\, who demanded silence at home while he was at work\, Clara maintained a grueling touring schedule—yet still found time to compose. Salons were an essential part of Leipzig’s cultural life\, fostering exchanges of ideas and friendships. Two women composers featured on this program were part of Clara’s circle: Josephine Lang\, for whom Clara organized a benefit concert\, and Swedish composer and violinist Amanda Maier\, whom Clara befriended in her later years. According to Amanda Maier’s great-granddaughter\, Saskia Thiadens (who lives in Napa!)\, a treasure trove of Amanda’s forgotten scores were discovered in a family member’s attic. Although Maier’s music is rarely heard today\, we are thrilled to share her brilliance alongside works by the Schumanns\, Josephine Lang\, and Johannes Brahms. \n  \nPROGRAM \nCLARA SCHUMANN Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann for Piano\, Op. 20 (1853) \nBRAHMS Sonatensatz: Scherzo in C minor for Violin and Piano (1853) \nLANG/CLARA/ROBERT/JOHANNES/MAIER Songs  \nAMANDA MAIER Quartet in E minor for Piano\, Violin\, Viola\, and Cello (1891) \nCLARA SCHUMANN Romance from Piano Concerto in A minor for Cello and Piano\, Op. 7 (1835) \nROBERT SCHUMANN Quartet in F major for Strings\, Op. 41\, No. 2 (1842) \n  \nARTISTS\nClara Osowsk\, SOPRANO| Juliette Greer\, Soyoung Choi\, VIOLIN | Rosemary Nelis\, VIOLA | Clara Abel\, Tanya Tomkins\, CELLO | Audrey Vardanega\, Eric Zivian\, PIANO  \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS\nSingle Tickets \nFREE LIVESTREAM\nWatch Live \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nWeekend II  Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/clara-schumann-and-her-circle/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155844
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T085322Z
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SUMMARY:2025 APPRENTICE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:The VMMF Apprentices are much more than “students”. Although some are pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees\, others have already begun their professional careers. What they share is extraordinary promise and eagerness to expand their horizons and hone their interpretive skills. They are accomplished artists who come to the Festival for the unique opportunity to be mentored by world-class faculty while performing on historically accurate instruments. This immersive experience elevates their artistry to new heights\, guiding them toward the next stage in their musical journeys. Join us for a concert that promises to be one of the season’s most memorable\, as these rising stars take the stage and share their brilliance and new insights.  \n  \nBeethoven – Sonata No. 9 “Kreutzer” for Violin and Piano (1803) \nBeethoven – String Quartet No. 16 in F Major\, Op. 135 (1826) \nR\, Schumann – Piano Quartet in E-flat Major\, Op. 47 (1842) \nARTISTS \nTara Hagle\, Josh Liu\, VIOLIN | Gabriel Galley\, VIOLA | Isabelle Nichols\, CELLO | Jonathan Mak\, PIANO \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \nLIVESTREAM \nFree Livestream\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nFestival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/2025-apprentice-concert/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155844
CREATED:20250325T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T085532Z
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SUMMARY:AMERICANS IN PARIS
DESCRIPTION:Paris has long been a city that absorbs influences from across the globe\, a vibrant hub where cutting-edge musical ideas flourish. Throughout the years\, composers and musicians such as Gershwin\, Copland\, and Joséphine Baker left their mark on the city’s dynamic music scene. This concert celebrates the rich musical exchange between continents\, from the rhythms of jazz and ragtime to the unique style and virtuosity of Cuban violinist José White. Jazz musicians adopted French harmonies and the French\, in turn\, embraced the rhythmic freedom of jazz with open arms. The composers featured in this concert were either Americans beloved in Paris\, lived there for a time\, or\, like Debussy and Ravel\, were deeply influenced by the vibrant music of the Americas. Join us for a program that captures the dazzling interplay of these musical worlds. \nPROGRAM \nGERSHWIN Lullaby for Two Violins\, Viola\, and Cello (1920) \nDEBUSSY Première rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano (1910) \nELLINGTON Don’t Get Around Much Anymore\, arr. for violin (1940) \nBAKER Sous les Ponts de Paris\, arr for string trio (1962) \nMILHAUD La création du monde\, Arr. for Two Violins\, Viola\, Cello\, and Piano\, Op. 81a (1923) \nJOPLIN Swipesy Cakewalk (1900) \nDEBUSSY Debussy: Préludes\, Book 2: VI. ‘General Lavine’ – Eccentric (1912) \nSTRAVINSKY Piano-Rag-Music (1919) \nCOPLAND Four Piano Blues\, No. 4 (1948) \nRAVEL Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano (1927) \n  \nARTISTS\nJerome Simas\, CLARINET | Daria Adams\, Giancarlo Latta\, Mads Tolling\, Rachell E. Wong\, VIOLIN | Gail Hernández Rosa\, VIOLA | Julia Yang\, Nick Reeves\, CELLO | Allegra Chapman\, Audrey Vardanega\, Eric Zivian\, Elizabeth Dorman\, PIANO  \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \nLIVESTREAM \nFree Livestream\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nWeekend III  Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/americans-in-paris/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155844
CREATED:20250325T190741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T171927Z
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SUMMARY:KIDS AND FAMILY CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Bring family and friends of all ages— from 2 to 102— to the outdoor patio of the Sonoma Community Center for a lively and engaging musical hour featuring  a vibrant mix of musical styles and traditions. Featuring Grammy Award-Winning jazz violinist Mads Tolling alongside the 2025 Apprenticeship Quartet\, this concert promises to delight audiences with its energy and artistry. It’s FREE for the entire community—don’t miss it! \nARTISTS\nMads Tolling\, VIOLIN | Apprentice Quartet \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 50 minutes without intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nFestival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/kids-and-family-concert/
LOCATION:Sonoma Community Center\, 276 E Napa Street\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T180000
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SUMMARY:FINAL CONCERT: INSPIRATIONS
DESCRIPTION:The Festival concludes with a grand finale featuring Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings\,performed by a full band of players—faculty\, Apprentices\, Fellows\, and Laureates—led by violinist Rachell Ellen Wong. Tchaikovsky was deeply inspired by Mozart\, who in turn was profoundly influenced by Haydn. Before the Serenade\, you will hear a Mozart’s Piano Trio and Haydn’s ebullient string quartet op. 33\, no. 5. Music is passed down through generations\, with each composer responding to those who preceded them—whether striving to match or surpass their predecessors’ achievements or simply honor and incorporate their voices. This concert tells the story of one such set of musical dialogues. \n  \nPROGRAM \nMOZART Piano Trio  \nHAYDN Quartet in G major for Strings\, Op. 33\, No. 5 (1781) \nTCHAIKOVSKY Trio in A minor for Piano\, Violin\, and Cello\, Variations (1882) \nTCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings in C major\, Op. 48 (1880) \n  \nARTISTS\nApprentices  | Elizabeth Blumenstock\, Giancarlo Latta\, Juliette Greer\, Rachell E. Wong\, Soyoung Choi\, VIOLIN | Rosemary Nelis\, VIOLA | Clara Abel\, Julia Yang\, Tanya Tomkins\, CELLO | Dan Turkos\, BASS | Eric Zivian\, PIANO \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \n  \nLIVESTREAM \nFree Livestream\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nWeekend III  Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/final-concert-inspirations/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Festival
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