2:45pm
Kozel Hall
Festival Napa Valley champions the power of music to enrich the human experience and create a thriving, healthy, and engaged community, engaging audiences with innovative programs that uplift and inspire year-round in Napa Valley and beyond. Find out more by visiting the Festival’s booth at today’s event and enjoy a specially curated program designed for all musical tastes on the Festival Napa Valley Showcase Stage during Brannan Center’s Community Open House:
2:45pm Argentine tango with Trio Tangazo
3:20pm Choral masterpieces with Aeternum Choir
3:45pm Cellist Eileen Moon with a special guest appearance by tenor Sidney Ragland
Trio Tangazo is an all-star Tango group bringing the passion and artistry of Argentine Tango to the stage. The trio features 2022 Latin Grammy Nominee Sascha Jacobsen on bass, Tango master Seth Asarnow, and Swiss bandoneón virtuoso, Adrian Jost. Together, they deliver electrifying performances of classic Tangos from the golden era, alongside modern masterpieces by the legendary Astor Piazzolla.
Seth Asarnow has established himself as one of the most prominent bandoneonists in North America. Known for his work with Forever Tango on Dancing with the Stars, he has also performed as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. In addition, Seth leads his own Tango orchestra, Seth y su Sexteto Típico.
Bassist Sascha Jacobsen was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY® 2022 with his group Los Tangueros del Oeste. Based in Argentina, Sascha is renowned for his versatility, having collaborated with artists such as Rita Moreno, the Kronos Quartet, Hugh Jackman, and Patti Lupone. He also co-founded the acclaimed Musical Art Quintet and Trio Garufa.
Trio Tangazo captivates audiences with their deep connection to Tango’s heritage and innovative artistry.
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Described as “a radiant new voice in the choral world,” Aeternum has quickly established itself as a leading professional vocal ensemble in the Bay Area. Co-founded by Executive Director Brady Egbert and Artistic Director Bailey Cooke, Aeternum presents innovative programming, powerful performances, and unwavering commitment to the transformative power of ensemble singing. Performing a wide-ranging repertoire that spans centuries, Aeternum brings fresh interpretations to both beloved choral masterworks and underrepresented composers. With a core mission to uplift, inspire, and engage audiences, the ensemble has already gained a reputation for its artistic excellence and deeply moving performances.
Recent and upcoming projects include In Rest and Remembrance, a program exploring themes of solace and rest through works by Gustav Holst, Caroline Shaw, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and others. Future performances will continue to highlight both classical choral traditions and contemporary works, reaffirming Aeternum’s dedication to innovation, inclusion, and musical storytelling.
In addition, Aeternum is committed to education and community outreach, working with underfunded youth music programs to provide mentorship and inspiration to the next generation of musicians. With a belief in the healing and unifying power of choral music, the ensemble strives to create an impact far beyond the concert hall.
Cellist Eileen Moon, a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, enjoyed the musical community of the Peninsula, studying with Frances Bennion and Irene Sharp. She was a student in the Pre-College Department of the San Francisco Conservatory, and was a member of the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, touring Europe as both a member and soloist. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School, followed by studies at the Hochschule fur Musik in Vienna, Austria. She received 2nd Prize at the Geneva International Competition in 1991, performing with l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and the Orchestre de Grenoble. Upon her return to California in 1993, Eileen won 4th Prize (the highest award given that year) at the Tchaikovsky International Cello Competition in Moscow, Russia. Thereafter, she was a substitute cellist with the San Francisco Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and won the position of section cello at the New York Philharmonic in 1998. In 2007, she was named Associate Principal Cello with the New York Philharmonic, and enjoyed years of chamber music, performances, and festivals performing with internationally acclaimed soloists and conductors.
Ms. Moon has served as Executive Assistant to the President at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and currently works on the Development team at Festival Napa Valley. In addition, she is an active freelancer and enjoys all things community, the outdoors, and her team of dogs.
Sidney Ragland, an accomplished Californian tenor praised for his “exquisite voice” and “rich vibrato,” has recently performed with Soli Deo Gloria, Pocket Opera, Ars Minerva, and the Handel Opera Project. In 2022, he made his European debut in Die Fledermaus at Lyric Opera Studio Weimar. Mr. Ragland is an alumnus of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
