Midsummer Mozart Festival

Name: Midsummer Mozart Festival
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Sonoma

The Midsummer Mozart Festival presents an outdoor classical music concert at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma on Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. The program features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including the "Paris" Symphony, performed by Bay Area musicians and guest soloists in the winery's historic Fountain Court.

Date: Jul 25, 2026
Location: Sonoma

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Highlights

Outdoor concert at Buena Vista Winery's Fountain Court
Performance of Mozart's 'Paris' Symphony
Featuring soloists Robin Hansen (violin) and Elizabeth Prior (viola)
Program includes overtures from Les Petits Riens Ballet and The Marriage of Figaro

The Midsummer Mozart Festival returns to Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma for a signature outdoor concert on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The performance will commence at 6:30 p.m. in the winery's Fountain Court, offering attendees an evening of classical music set against the backdrop of California's oldest premium winery.

The program is dedicated to the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It begins with the overture to Les Petits Riens Ballet, K. 299b, followed by the Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for violin, viola, and orchestra, featuring soloists Robin Hansen on violin and Elizabeth Prior on viola. After an intermission, guest conductor Ryan Murray will lead the orchestra in the overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 in D major, famously known as the “Paris” Symphony.

Founded in 1974, the Midsummer Mozart Festival is known for its summer concert seasons across Sonoma, Berkeley, and Santa Clara. The festival brings together internationally recognized soloists with talented Bay Area musicians, celebrating Mozart's enduring legacy through high-quality performances. This particular event at Buena Vista Winery highlights the festival's commitment to pairing Mozart's music with unique and historic settings.

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Location described by the source: Buena Vista Winery; www.pressdemocrat.com
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