The Judgment of Paris is a world premiere opera with music by Jake Heggie and libretto by Gene Scheer, inspired by Napa Valley's historic rise to global wine prominence. The production is conducted by Kent Nagano and directed by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with a cast featuring Danielle De Niese, Quinn Kelsey, Nicholas Phan, Simone McIntosh, and Brenda Rae, alongside fellows of the Manetti Shrem Opera Program. The opera is part of Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary summer season, running July 4-19, 2026, at venues throughout Napa Valley.
Cast and Creative Team for The Judgment of Paris at Festival Napa Valley (multiple venues)
Cast
Danielle De Niese
Ensemble
Quinn Kelsey
Ensemble
Nicholas Phan
Ensemble
Simone McIntosh
Ensemble
Brenda Rae
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jake Heggie
Composer
Gene Scheer
Librettist
Kent Nagano
Conductor
Jean-Romain Vesperini
Director
Melanie Hamrick
Director
Michelle Di Russo
Conductor
Stephanie Childress
Conductor
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