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SUMMARY:Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders.
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/blattner-lecture-series-hosted-by-kate-van-orden/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Blattner Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
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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:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T183317Z
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:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
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SUMMARY:ALFRESCO CONCERT 1
DESCRIPTION:The first Alfresco Concert of the summer will be held on the beautiful patio of the La Luz Center. Enjoy music by Spanish-speaking composers from Baroque to Classical and beyond\, featuring guitarist Marc Teicholz and the beloved Festival ensemble Beneath a Tree. The performance will be accompanied by comments from the stage in both Spanish and English. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of music\, culture\, and community. \nTickets for this concert are pay-what-you-wish\, starting at $2. The suggested ticket price is between $25 – $45. \nWorks by Ximénez\, Ponce and special performance by Beneath a Tree. Exact works to be announced later in the spring.  \nARTISTS\nMarc Teicholz\, GUITAR | Daria Adams\, Elizabeth Blumenstock\, Gail Hernández Rosa\, VIOLIN | Ramón Carrero-Martínez\, VIOLA | Aaron Wolff\, CELLO | Dan Turkos\, BASS \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 75 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/alfresco-concert-1/
LOCATION:La Luz Center\, 17560 Greger St\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Al Fresco Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T143000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T222114Z
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SUMMARY:Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders.
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/blattner-lecture-series-hosted-by-kate-van-orden-2/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Blattner Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T184258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173544Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T062815Z
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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:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T185431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T055900Z
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SUMMARY:ALFRESCO CONCERT 2
DESCRIPTION:Set against the picturesque courtyard of Buena Vista Winery\, this concert offers an evening of musical fireworks!  \nArrive early to savor the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying a glass of Buena Vista wine and a leisurely picnic. The performance will begin with a delightful cello and guitar duo\, featuring Angela Lee and Marc Teicholz. The night will culminate with one of the most exhilarating works of the entire chamber music repertoire—Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet\, composed\, incredibly\, when he was only 16. This vibrant masterpiece will be brought to life by the festival’s Apprenticeship and Fellowship quartets\, led by Laureate violinist Juliette Greer. \n  \nPROGRAM \nMENDELSSOHN Octet in E-flat Major for Four Violins\, Two Violas\, and Two Cellos\, Op. 20 (1825) \nAdditional repertoire to be announced soon \n  \nARTISTS\nMarc Teicholz\, GUITAR| Juliette Greer\, Soyoung Choi\, VIOLIN | Rosemary Nelis\, VIOLA | Angela Lee\, Clara Abel\, CELLO | Apprentice Quartet \n  \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 1 hour without intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nGOOD TO KNOW\nWine is available for purchase inside the historic Press House Tasting Room from 6:00-7:00 pm \nYou are welcome to come early to enjoy your own food prior to the performance at the winery’s picnic tables. \n \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n  \nSUBSCRIPTIONS \nFestival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/alfresco-concert-2/
LOCATION:Buena Vista Winery\, 18000 Old Winery Road\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476
CATEGORIES:2025 Al Fresco Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T185837Z
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:20250726T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T192048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T062700Z
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SUMMARY:Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Tom Grey
DESCRIPTION:Americans in Paris \nThis talk explores the symbiosis between African-American vernacular-based styles and the Parisian musical avant-garde in the first decades of the 20th century. Key modernists such as Debussy and Stravinsky respond to the rhythmic energy of ragtime and the harmonic-timbral colors and improvisatory vitality of blues and early jazz. Aaron Copland and George Gershwin refine their own ideas of American music in response to the orchestration of Maurice Ravel\, the urban patois of Darius Milhaud and Les Six\, and the pedagogy of Nadia Boulanger. Retrospectively\, Gershwin’s An American in Paris comes to embody a whole generation of exciting musical “cultural transfer” in the City of Light.
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/blattner-lecture-series-hosted-by-kate-van-orden-3/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Blattner Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
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:20260426T060628
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
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250325T191031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T231920Z
UID:11165-1753632000-1753639200@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20250902T211451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T220231Z
UID:11618-1758132000-1758132000@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Fall Alfresco Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful evening of music under the Sonoma sky as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a special concert Alfresco at La Luz. \nThe evening will feature the acclaimed Ensemble San Francisco alongside talented young musicians from ViVo Youth Orchestras. \nBring your friends\, neighbors\, and loved ones to celebrate community\, culture\, and music together at this fun\, family-friendly concert. \nTickets for this concert are pay-what-you-wish\, starting at $2. The suggested ticket price is between $25 – $45. \nWorks by Grant Still\, Jimenez and Piazzolla. Other works to be announced from the stage. \nARTISTS \nEnsemble San Francisco with Jennifer Choi\, Rebecca Jackson-Picht\, VIOLINS; Jessica Chang\, VIOLA; Angela Lee\, CELLO | students from ViVo Youth Orchestras \n  \n\n  \nSINGLE TICKETS \nSingle Tickets\n 
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/fall-alfresco-concert/
LOCATION:La Luz Center\, 17560 Greger St\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T210040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T192556Z
UID:12051-1783780200-1783780200@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders. \n  \nConcert Tickets
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/blattner-lecture-series-hosted-by-kate-van-orden-4/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Blattner Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="VMMF":MAILTO:info@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T210827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T064422Z
UID:12064-1783785600-1783792800@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Bohemian Homeland
DESCRIPTION:Travel to 19th-century Prague\, where the musical lives of Smetana\, Fibich\, and Dvořák intertwined amid the folk rhythms and cultural energy of Bohemia. This opening-night program explores the artistic world that shaped Dvořák’s early voice: the Classical legacy of Haydn to the bold\, expressive chamber music of Smetana\, one of Dvořák’s earliest champions. Featuring Smetana’s Piano Trio on VMMF’s 1841 Rausch fortepiano\, this concert offers a richly textured portrait of Czech musical life at its source. Paired with wines from premier Sonoma vineyards\, it’s a festive and inviting start to the Festival!  \n\n\n•\n\n\nPROGRAM\nHAYDN Trio in A major for Piano\, Violin\, and Cello\, Hob. XV:18 (1794)\nDVOŘÁK and FIBICH  Selected solo piano pieces\nDVOŘÁK Selections from Moravian Duets\, B. 60 and B. 62 for Soprano\, Alto\, and Piano (1876)\nSMETANA Piano Trio in G minor\, Op. 15 (1855) \n\n\n\nARTISTS\nJeff LaDeur\, Eric Zivian\, PIANO | Elizabeth Blumenstock\, VIOLIN | Tanya Tomkins\, Aaron Wolff\, CELLO | Rachell Ellen Wong\, VIOLIN |Nikki Einfeld\, SOPRANO | Laura Krumm\, MEZZO-SOPRANO \n\n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 1 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/bohemian-homeland/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T211127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T205016Z
UID:12067-1783872000-1783879200@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:With Love from Vienna
DESCRIPTION:Step into 19th-century Vienna\, where Dvořák’s early career was transformed by the support of Johannes Brahms and the vibrant musical life of the Austro-German world. This program brings together the lyrical beauty of Mendelssohn\, the depth and richness of Brahms\, and music by Austrian Romantic composer Mathilde Kralik\, whose voice emerged from the same cultural circles. With the addition of wistful Slavic dances by Chopin and Dvořák\, the concert unfolds as a poetic afternoon of intimate chamber music.  \n\n\n•\n\n\nProgram\nDVOŘÁK Selected Slavonic Dances for Piano Four Hands\, Opp. 46 and 72 (1878\, 1886)\nDVOŘÁK and CHOPIN Selected Mazurkas for solo piano\nMENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor\, Op. 49 (1839)\nKRÁLIK Selections from the Violin Sonata in D minor (1878)\nBRAHMS String Quintet No. 2 in G major\, Op. 111 (1890) \n\n\n\nArtists\nEric Zivian\, Chris Goodpasture\, PIANO | Liana Bérubé\, SoYoung Choi\, Rachell Ellen Wong\, Juliette Greer\, VIOLIN | Rosemary Nelis\, Ramón Carrero-Martínez\, VIOLA | Aaron Wolff\, CELLO \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 1 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/with-love-from-vienna/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T211440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193942Z
UID:12069-1784142000-1784142000@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Alfresco Concert 1
DESCRIPTION:The first Alfresco Concert of the summer will be held on the beautiful patio of the La Luz Center. The performance will be accompanied by comments from the stage in both Spanish and English. Join us for a fun celebration of music\, culture\, and community. \nExact repertoire and artists to be announced later in the spring. \nTickets for this concert are pay-what-you-wish\, starting at $2. The suggested ticket price is between $25 – $45. \nPERFORMANCE LENGTH\nApproximately 75 minutes without intermission | Program and artists subject to change \nConcert Tickets
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/alfresco-concert-1-2/
LOCATION:La Luz Center\, 17560 Greger St\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Al Fresco Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="VMMF":MAILTO:info@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T211704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T204332Z
UID:12071-1784385000-1784385000@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders. \n  \nConcert Tickets
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/blattner-lecture-series-hosted-by-kate-van-orden-5/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Blattner Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T205158Z
UID:12073-1784390400-1784397600@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:English Impressions
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go to 19th-century England\, where Dvořák’s music found eager audiences and his international reputation reached new heights. Echoing Haydn’s own celebrated success in London generations earlier\, this program explores the artistic exchange between composers who drew inspiration from folk traditions and transformed them into deeply personal musical voices. Alongside Dvořák\, the program features Vaughan Williams and Rebecca Clarke\, later composers whose music reflects a similarly distinctive sense of place and expression. \n\n\n•\n\n\nProgram\nHAYDN String Quartet in D minor\, Op. 76\, No. 2\, Hob. III:76\, “Fifths” (1797)\nVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Excerpts from Six Studies in English Folk Song for Cello and Piano (1926)\nDVOŘÁK Excerpts from Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor\, Op. 90\, B. 166\, “Dumky” (1891)\nCLARKE Dumka for Violin\, Viola\, and Piano (ca. 1941)\nDVOŘÁK Piano Quartet No. 1 in D major\, Op. 23\, B. 53 (1875) \n\n\n\nArtists\nAmizia Quartet in Residence | Elizabeth Dorman\, Eric Zivian\, PIANO | Jennifer Frautschi\, Tsien-Hsin Cindy Wu\, VIOLIN | Andrew Gonzalez\, VIOLA | Tanya Tomkins\, Julia Yang\, CELLO \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 2 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/english-impressions/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T212824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T205333Z
UID:12075-1784458800-1784458800@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Kids & 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 the Amizia Quartet in Residence and the 2026 Apprentices\, this concert promises to delight the entire family. It’s FREE for the entire community. Don’t miss it! \n\n\n•\n\n\nArtists\nAmizia Quartet | 2026 Apprentices \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 50 minutes without intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n\n\n\nGood to Know\nThis event takes place outdoors and the seating area is not shaded. Guests are encouraged to dress accordingly and bring sun protection.\n  \nConcert Tickets
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/kids-family-concert-2/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T062910Z
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SUMMARY:Russia: In Shadow & Song
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to family member and VMMF friend and supporter\, Susan Shalit \nDvořák’s journey to Russia at Tchaikovsky’s invitation opened a window onto the broader Slavic musical world. This program brings together deeply expressive songs and chamber works of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity. Arensky’s elegiac Cello Quartet and Dvořák’s F minor Piano Trio anchor an afternoon shaped by longing and emotional depth\, while songs by Dvořák\, Mussorgsky\, and Yuliya Weissberg offer compelling perspectives across time. \n\n\n•\n\n\nProgram\nTCHAIKOVSKY “July: Song of the Reaper\,” from The Seasons\, Op. 37a\, for solo piano (1876)\nMUSSORGSKY\, WEISSBERG\, and DVOŘÁK Selected Songs for Voice and Piano\nARENSKY String Quartet No. 2 in A minor\, Op. 35\, for Violin\, Viola\, and Two Cellos (1894)\nDVOŘÁK Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor\, Op. 65\, B. 130 (1883) \n\n\n\nArtists\nSimon Barrad\, BARITONE | Eric Zivian\, PIANO | Jennifer Frautschi\, Tsien-Hsin Cindy Wu\, VIOLIN | Andrew Gonzalez\, VIOLA | Tanya Tomkins\, Julia Yang\, CELLO   \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 2 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/russia-in-shadow-song/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T213138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T205621Z
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SUMMARY:Alfresco Concert 2
DESCRIPTION:Set in the stunning courtyard of Buena Vista Winery\, this outdoor concert is the perfect summer evening escape. Arrive early to enjoy a glass of wine\, bring a picnic\, and soak in the beauty of the surroundings before the music begins.  \nRadiant\, lyrical\, and irresistibly warm\, Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings is one of the great celebrations of the string ensemble. Written early in his career\, the work unfolds in graceful arcs of melody\, infused with gentle Bohemian dance rhythms and glowing harmonies. Its blend of elegance and heartfelt simplicity captures Dvořák’s gift for transforming folk spirit into refined instrumental beauty\, moving effortlessly from tender introspection to buoyant joy. Josef Suk\, Dvorak‘s son-in-law and artistic heir\, based his Meditation on a centuries-old Czech hymn. Suk extends his mentor’s lyrical legacy into a more searching\, introspective sound world—rooted in tradition\, yet shadowed by history.  \n\n\n•\n\n\nProgram\nSUK Meditation on an Old Czech Hymn “St. Wenceslas”\, for String Quartet\, Op. 35a (1914)\nDVOŘÁK Serenade for Strings in E major\, Op. 22 (1875) \n\n\n\nArtists\nAmizia Quartet in Residence and 2026 Apprentices to be announced soon! \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 1 hour without intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n\n\n\nGood to Know\nWine is available for purchase inside the historic Press House Tasting Room from 6:00–7:00 pm.  You are welcome to come early to enjoy your own food prior to the performance at the winery’s picnic tables. \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/alfresco-concert-2-2/
LOCATION:Buena Vista Winery\, 18000 Old Winery Road\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476
CATEGORIES:2026 Al Fresco Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T213735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T061616Z
UID:12083-1784916000-1784916000@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Rising Stars: The Cremona Apprentice Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The VMMF Cremona Foundation Apprentices are exceptional emerging artists whose musicianship\, intelligence\, and expressive range mark them as talents to watch. Coming from leading conservatories and early professional careers alike\, they arrive at the Festival ready to deepen their artistry through close mentorship with our world-class faculty and the transformative experience of performing on historical instruments. This concert offers the rare opportunity to hear these remarkable young musicians at a pivotal moment in their artistic journeys\, and promises to be one of the season’s most exciting and memorable events. \nComplete details to be announced later in the spring \nConcert Tickets \n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 3 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/rising-stars-the-cremona-apprentice-showcase/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T214002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T210025Z
UID:12085-1784989800-1784989800@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders.\n  \nConcert Tickets
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/blattner-lecture-series-hosted-by-kate-van-orden-6/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Blattner Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T214203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182037Z
UID:12087-1784995200-1785002400@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:American Roots
DESCRIPTION:America opened a new musical world to Dvořák\, one that would profoundly shape his creative life. After arriving in New York in 1892 to lead the National Conservatory\, he formed an important friendship with the young baritone and composer Harry T. Burleigh\, whose singing introduced him to the beauty and expressive power of African American spirituals. This concert explores that artistic exchange and the enduring influence of vernacular traditions on American music\, pairing Dvořák with Burleigh\, Florence Price\, and Charles Ives\, composers who\, in different ways\, drew deeply from folk song\, spirituals\, and the sounds of everyday life. \n\n\n•\n\n\nProgram\nPRICE Five Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet (1951)\nBURLEIGH Southland Sketches for Violin and Piano (1916)\nIVES Violin Sonata No. 4\, “Children’s Day at the Camp Meeting” (1906)\nDVOŘÁK String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major\, Op. 97\, B. 180\, “American” (1893) \n\n\n\nArtists\nEric Zivian\, PIANO | Jennifer Frautschi\, Liana Bérubé\, Josh Liu\, VIOLIN | Elizabeth Blumenstock\, VIOLA | Tanya Tomkins\, Julia Yang\, CELLO \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 3 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/american-roots/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T060628
CREATED:20260318T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T210215Z
UID:12089-1785081600-1785088800@valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Final Years: Going Home
DESCRIPTION:After his American years\, Antonín Dvořák returned to Bohemia in 1895\, spending his final decade immersed once again in Czech landscapes\, language\, and folk traditions. This homecoming deepened the national character of his late works. Bedřich Smetana’s From My Homeland evokes the lyrical spirit of place\, while Leoš Janáček’s Violin Sonata demonstrates an intense\, modern voice shaped by Moravian speech and song. Dvořák’s radiant A-flat String Quartet reflects his mature mastery\, and the concert closes with a fiery Slavonic Dance offering a jubilant celebration of Czech identity. \n\n\n•\n\n\nProgram\nSMETANA From My Homeland for Violin and Piano (1880)\nDVOŘÁK Humoresque in G-flat major\, Op. 101\, No. 7\, B. 187\, for Violin and Piano (1894)\nJANÁČEK Sonata for Violin and Piano (1914)\nDVOŘÁK String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat major\, Op. 105\, B. 193 (1895)\nDVOŘÁK Slavonic Dance No. 1 in C major\, Op. 46\, “Furiant” (1878) \n\n\n\nArtists\nAudrey Vardanega\, PIANO |SoYoung Choi\, Jennifer Frautschi\, Josh Liu\, Juliette Greer\, VIOLIN | Liana Bérubé\, Rosemary Nelis\, VIOLA | Clara Abel\, Tanya Tomkins\, Julia Yang\, CELLO | 2026 Apprentices  \n\n\n\nPerformance Length\nApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change \n  \nConcert Tickets\n  \nUltimate Pass\nFestival Pass\nWeekend 3 Pass
URL:https://valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org/event/final-years-going-home/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, 95476\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Festival
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