Emerging Artists

Our friends from Music in Place will present Valley of the Moon Music Festival’s  2025 Emerging Artists at the Haraszthy Villa at Bartholomew Estate.  Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door VIP tickets are $80. Learn more about this program purchase tickets by vi......More

Our friends from Music in Place will present Valley of the Moon Music Festival’s  2025 Emerging Artists at the Haraszthy Villa at Bartholomew Estate.  Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door VIP tickets are $80. Learn more about this program purchase tickets by visiting Music in Place  

Haraszthy Villa at Bartholomew Estate, 1990 Castle Road, Sonoma, CA, 95476, United States

La Luz Concert

Join Valley of the Moon Music Festival at La Luz Center for a fun evening of Latin American chamber music. With bilingual commentary and a relaxed, outdoor vibe, this concert brings together music, culture, and community. Pay-what-you-wish, starting at just $2! Students......More

Join Valley of the Moon Music Festival at La Luz Center for a fun evening of Latin American chamber music. With bilingual commentary and a relaxed, outdoor vibe, this concert brings together music, culture, and community. Pay-what-you-wish, starting at just $2! Students and their families are free!  Doors open at 6pm  | Approx. 1 hour, no intermission | Light refreshments will be provided _____________ Te invitamos a disfrutar de un concierto de música clásica Latinoamericana presentada por Valley of the Moon Music Festival en el patio del Centro La Luz. Con comentarios bilingües y un ambiente relajado al aire libre, este concierto une música, cultura y comunidad. ¡Pague lo que desee, comenzando desde solo $2! ¡Estudiantes y sus familias entran gratis! Puertas abren a las 6 p.m. | Duración aproximada 1 hora, sin intermedio | Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets

La Luz Center, 17560 Greger St, Sonoma, 95476, United States

Benefit Concert

Show your support for Valley of the Moon Music Festival while enjoying delicious finger foods, wines, and live music performed by the rising stars of VMMF at the Moon House Antiquarium. This special benefit concert supports VMMF’s education programs at every level — fro......More

Show your support for Valley of the Moon Music Festival while enjoying delicious finger foods, wines, and live music performed by the rising stars of VMMF at the Moon House Antiquarium. This special benefit concert supports VMMF’s education programs at every level — from sparking joy and curiosity in elementary school students by bringing chamber music into their classrooms, to nurturing the artistic growth of tomorrow’s musical leaders.   PROGRAM:  Tchaikovsky |  String Sextet in D minor, Op. 70, “Souvenir de Florence” ARTISTS:  Tien-Hsin Ciny Wu,Soyoung Choi, violins |  Jeremy Klein, Rosemary Neils, viola |  Clara Abel, Tanya Tomkins cello    Non-refundable ticket: $250 | Tax deductible gift: $150 Artists and programs subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets

Moon House Antiquarium, 13785 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA, 95442, United States

Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden

Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders.

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

FANNY AND FELIX MENDELSSOHN: A MUSICAL FAMILY

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.......More

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.   PROGRAM FELIX MENDELSSOHN Quintet No. 1 in A major for Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello, Op. 18 (1826) J.S. BACH Chorale Prelude J.S. BACH Aus Liebe arr. for Flute, Two Violas, and Voice (1727) FELIX MENDELSSOHN Trio No. 2 in C minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 66 (1845) FANNY MENDELSSOHN Italien for Voice and Piano FANNY MENDELSSOHN Trio in D minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 11 (1846)   ARTISTSNikki 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   PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change     SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekend I Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

WAGNER AND THE FRENCH: A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP

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 Ge......More

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?   PROGRAM WAGNER Siegfried Idyll for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano, WWV 103 (1869) DEBUSSY Sonata in G minor for Violin and Piano, L.140 (1917) CHAUSSON Concert in D Major for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21 (1891)   ARTISTSAnna 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    PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekend I Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

ALFRESCO CONCERT 1

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 per......More

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. Tickets for this concert are pay-what-you-wish, starting at $2. The suggested ticket price is between $25 – $45. Works by Ximénez, Ponce and special performance by Beneath a Tree. Exact works to be announced later in the spring.  ARTISTSMarc Teicholz, GUITAR | Daria Adams, Elizabeth Blumenstock, Gail Hernández Rosa, VIOLIN | Ramón Carrero-Martínez, VIOLA | Aaron Wolff, CELLO | Dan Turkos, BASS PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 75 minutes without intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

La Luz Center, 17560 Greger St, Sonoma, 95476, United States

Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden

Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders.

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

NADIA BOULANGER: 20TH CENTURY INFLUENCER

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-cen......More

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.   PROGRAM BOULANGER Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, Piece 1 (1914) PIAZZOLA Oblivion for Cello and Piano (1982) COPLAND AND LILI BOULANGER Songs for Voice and Piano FRANCAIX Sonatine for Violin and Piano (1934) COPLAND Two Pieces for String Quartet (1928) QUINCY JONES  Soul Bossa Nova arr. for String Quartet (1962) FAURÉ Quartet No. 2 in G minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 45 (1887)   ARTISTSNikki 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   PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekend II Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

CLARA SCHUMANN AND HER CIRCLE

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 fou......More

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.   PROGRAM CLARA SCHUMANN Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann for Piano, Op. 20 (1853) BRAHMS Sonatensatz: Scherzo in C minor for Violin and Piano (1853) LANG/CLARA/ROBERT/JOHANNES/MAIER Songs  AMANDA MAIER Quartet in E minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello (1891) CLARA SCHUMANN Romance from Piano Concerto in A minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 7 (1835) ROBERT SCHUMANN Quartet in F major for Strings, Op. 41, No. 2 (1842)   ARTISTSClara Osowsk, SOPRANO| Juliette Greer, Soyoung Choi, VIOLIN | Phyllis Kamrin, Rosemary Nelis, VIOLA | Clara Abel, Tanya Tomkins, CELLO | Audrey Vardanega, Eric Zivian, PIANO    PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETSSingle Tickets   SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekend II Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

ALFRESCO CONCERT 2

Set against the picturesque courtyard of Buena Vista Winery, this concert offers an evening of musical fireworks!  Arrive 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 d......More

Set against the picturesque courtyard of Buena Vista Winery, this concert offers an evening of musical fireworks!  Arrive 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.   PROGRAM MENDELSSOHN Octet in E-flat Major for Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos, Op. 20 (1825) Additional repertoire to be announced soon   ARTISTSMarc Teicholz, GUITAR| Juliette Greer, Soyoung Choi, VIOLIN | Rosemary Nelis, VIOLA | Angela Lee, Clara Abel, CELLO | Apprentice Quartet   PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 1 hour without intermission | Program and artists subject to change   GOOD TO KNOWWine 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.   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma, CA, 95476

2025 APPRENTICE CONCERT

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 interpr......More

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.  Complete details to be announced later in the spring   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

Blattner Lecture Series hosted by Kate van Orden

Details to be announced soon.  Free for concert ticket holders.

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

AMERICANS IN PARIS

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 sc......More

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. PROGRAM GERSHWIN Lullaby for Two Violins, Viola, and Cello (1920) DEBUSSY Première rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano (1910) WHITE Violin Pieces  ELLINGTON Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, arr. for violin (1940) BAKER Sous les Ponts de Paris, arr for string trio (1962) MILHAUD La création du monde, Arr. for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano, Op. 81a (1923) JOPLIN Swipesy Cakewalk (1900) DEBUSSY Debussy: Préludes, Book 2: VI. ‘General Lavine’ – Eccentric (1912) STRAVINSKY Piano-Rag-Music (1919) COPLAND Four Piano Blues, No. 4 (1948) RAVEL Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano (1927)   ARTISTSJerome 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    PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekend III Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States

KIDS AND FAMILY CONCERT

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 alongsid......More

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! ARTISTSMads Tolling, VIOLIN | Apprentice Quartet   PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 50 minutes without intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa Street, Sonoma, CA, 95476

FINAL CONCERT: INSPIRIATIONS

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 profo......More

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.   PROGRAM MOZART Piano Trio  HAYDN Quartet in G major for Strings, Op. 33, No. 5 (1781) TCHAIKOVSKY Trio in A minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Variations (1882) TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48 (1880)   ARTISTSApprentices  | 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   PERFORMANCE LENGTHApproximately 2 hours with intermission | Program and artists subject to change   SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets  SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekend III Festival Pass Ultimate Festival Pass

Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 95476, United States