On September 29, Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series featured an inspiring afternoon of music and Napa Valley wines at the charming Temescal Beach House nestled in the Berkeley/Oakland Hills.
Guests were treated to a stunning performance by Eileen Moon & Friends, featuring acclaimed cellists Eileen Moon and Jonah Kim, violinists Polina Sedukh and David Chernyavsky, and violist Marcel Gemperli.
The ensemble delivered a mesmerizing rendition of Franz Schubert’s revered and emotionally charged String Quintet in C Major.
In this intimate setting, the musicians masterfully wove together complex harmonies and delicate melodies, enveloping the audience with a rich tapestry of sound. Superb wines from Napa Valley’s Miner Family Winery paired perfectly with the outstanding performance.
Guests included Jay Brownrigg of Audi and his wife, Tanya; Anna Pilloton; Molly Pilloton; Drielle Bennett-Goldberg ; Patrick Carvalho; Tashena and James Lancaster; Bonnie Schwabe; Jag Soni; Shani Blevins; Heidi and James Hall; Alana Russaw; Margie Morris; Fred Williams; Sam Roth; Barbara Ross; Teresa Bibillo; and Iwona and Erik Bibillo.
The afternoon marked the launch of the fall season of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series, showcasing globally recognized performing artists and emerging talent on spectacular stages.
The series continues November 6 at Sleeping Giant Winery in Napa with “Boyd Meets Girl,” a concert featuring Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd, American cellist Laura Metcalf, and a curated selection of Sleeping Giant wines.
For information and tickets, visit https://festivalnapavalley.org/calendar/boyd-meets-girl/.