Valley of the Moon Music Festival Concert 1 - Bohemian Homeland

Start: Saturday, July 11, 2026 4:00PM
End: Saturday, July 11, 2026 6:00PM

Kick off the 12th season of Valley of the Moon Music Festival with a vibrant evening celebrating the musical world of Smetana and Dvorák. This program explores the extraordinary friendship between the two Czech composers, whose shared roots in the folk traditions of their Czech homeland shaped some of the 19th century’s most distinctive chamber music. Stay after the performance for a glass of wine and sweeping Sonoma Valley views. Arrive early for a free pre-concert lecture led by musicologist Kate van Orden. Concert duration: approximately 2 hours with intermission. The Valley of the Moon Music Festival returns July 11–26, 2026, with Postcards from Dvorák, a season inspired by the travels, influences, and cultural connections behind the composer’s music. Set in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the festival brings together internationally acclaimed musicians for historically informed performances that blend world-class classical music with the beauty and charm of wine country.