Commissioned for Festival Napa Valley's 20th Anniversary Season, The Judgment of Paris is a one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, inspired by the legendary 1976 blind tasting that transformed the world of wine.
The production features an exceptional cast led by soprano Danielle De Niese, baritone Quinn Kelsey, tenor Nicholas Phan, and mezzo-sopranos Simone McIntosh and Brenda Rae. They are joined by the Manetti Shrem Opera Program Fellows and the Festival Orchestra Napa under the baton of Kent Nagano, with stage direction by Jean-Romain Vesperini.
Elevate the experience with The Judgment of Paris Opera Tasting, a celebration of Napa Valley wines for $85. Enjoy a pre-performance glass of Charles Krug and a curated charcuterie box. After the premiere, join a celebratory reception featuring a tasting of wines from Chateau Montelena and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, the wineries awarded top honors at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, along with special selections from Bouchaine Vineyards.
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The production features an exceptional cast led by soprano Danielle De Niese, baritone Quinn Kelsey, tenor Nicholas Phan, and mezzo-sopranos Simone McIntosh and Brenda Rae. They are joined by the Manetti Shrem Opera Program Fellows and the Festival Orchestra Napa under the baton of Kent Nagano, with stage direction by Jean-Romain Vesperini.
Elevate the experience with The Judgment of Paris Opera Tasting, a celebration of Napa Valley wines for $85. Enjoy a pre-performance glass of Charles Krug and a curated charcuterie box. After the premiere, join a celebratory reception featuring a tasting of wines from Chateau Montelena and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, the wineries awarded top honors at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, along with special selections from Bouchaine Vineyards.
Commissioned for Festival Napa Valley's 20th Anniversary Season, The Judgment of Paris is a one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, inspired by the legendary 1976 blind tasting that transformed the world of wine.
The production features an exceptional cast led by soprano Danielle De Niese, baritone Quinn Kelsey, tenor Nicholas Phan, and mezzo-sopranos Simone McIntosh and Brenda Rae. They are joined by the Manetti Shrem Opera Program Fellows and the Festival Orchestra Napa under the baton of Kent Nagano, with stage direction by Jean-Romain Vesperini.
Elevate the experience with The Judgment of Paris Opera Tasting, a celebration of Napa Valley wines for $85. Enjoy a pre-performance glass of Charles Krug and a curated charcuterie box. After the premiere, join a celebratory reception featuring a tasting of wines from Chateau Montelena and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, the wineries awarded top honors at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, along with special selections from Bouchaine Vineyards.
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The production features an exceptional cast led by soprano Danielle De Niese, baritone Quinn Kelsey, tenor Nicholas Phan, and mezzo-sopranos Simone McIntosh and Brenda Rae. They are joined by the Manetti Shrem Opera Program Fellows and the Festival Orchestra Napa under the baton of Kent Nagano, with stage direction by Jean-Romain Vesperini.
Elevate the experience with The Judgment of Paris Opera Tasting, a celebration of Napa Valley wines for $85. Enjoy a pre-performance glass of Charles Krug and a curated charcuterie box. After the premiere, join a celebratory reception featuring a tasting of wines from Chateau Montelena and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, the wineries awarded top honors at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, along with special selections from Bouchaine Vineyards.
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