On The Cover:

Festival del Sole, July 12-20, 2008

Pictured on the cover: Acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell who will perform with Festival del Sole in Napa Valley this summer

Joshua Bell joins an esteemed roster of artists at this spectacular 10-day celebration of the Art of Life. The Festival combines performances by some of today’s most renowned artists, cuisine by celebrity chefs that will be paired with the region’s finest wines, art exhibits and educational activities. Featured artists include Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, André Watts, Simone Dinnerstein, Measha Brueggergosman, Jill Grove and Elina Garanca. Featured ensembles are the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, UBS Verbier Chamber Orchestra, Del Sole Festival Orchestra, Rossetti String Quartet and the Napa Valley Symphony.

Concerts, lunches and dinners take place at some of Napa Valley’s most beautiful venues, including Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga Ranch, Darioush Winery, Dominus Estate, Far Niente, Grgich Hills, Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, Villa Mille Rose, the Lincoln Theater, and Norah & Norman Stone’s Stonescape.

Concerts tickets are available at 707-226-8742. Festival packages, which include exclusive access to gala lunches, dinners, and prime seating at performances, are available at 888-FDS-NAPA or info@fdsnapa.org. For further information, please visit www.fdsnapa.com.

Cover photographer: Bill Phelps