PUBLIQuartet and mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier perform the world premiere of a new work from Clarice Assad. Assad’s Whispers from the Pirate Queen explores the timeless bond between two remarkable women. PUBLIQuartet pairs the new piece with a reimagination of Dvořák’s American Quartet and music by Vijay Iyer, Duke Ellington, and Julia Perry.

The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between July 4-21, 2024, bringing timeless music for today to Newport’s stunning historic mansions and venues. For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry, drawing in countless concertgoers to revel in exceptional performances within unique and intimate settings.