Justin Hayward, the legendary vocalist and lead guitarist of The Moody Blues, will be performing at the JPT Film & Event Center in Newport as part of his latest solo tour. Known for his distinctive voice and exceptional songwriting, Hayward has penned timeless classics such as "Nights in White Satin," "Tuesday Afternoon," and "Your Wildest […]
For their Newport debut, the Telegraph Quartet presents music rarely experienced by its creators: Rebecca Clarke’s Poem for String Quartet; Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74; and Smetana’s String Quartet No. 1 in E minor, From My Life. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an incredibly valuable addition to the […]
Spend Valentine’s Day with Boyd Meets Girl, Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf, who have toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé. Both acclaimed soloists in their own right, Boyd has been described as “truly evocative” by The Washington Post, and […]
Newport Classical presents the acclaimed Trio Karénine, who have established themselves in recent years as a key group on the French and international stage. In a true celebration of the piano trio, this program opens with Schubert’s second piano trio, one of the very last compositions completed during this lifetime, and the program concludes with […]
Newport Classical brings oboist James Austin Smith and pianist Gloria Chien to downtown Newport for a compelling recital featuring music by William Grant Still, Clara Schumann, Camille Saint-Saëns, and more! Praised for his “virtuosic,” “dazzling,” and “brilliant” performances (New York Times) and his “bold, keen sound” (The New Yorker), James Austin Smith boasts an extensive […]
Newport Classical presents Bulgarian American violinist Bella Hristova in collaboration with returning pianist, Anna Polonsky. Hristova marks her Newport debut in a varying program which includes stalwart works by Bach, a transcription of a movement from Messiaen’s Quartet for the end of time, Grieg’s thrilling second violin sonata, and folk songs from the childhood of […]
Virtuosic pianist Orion Weiss returns to Newport for a solo recital of Bach’s beloved Goldberg Variations, the composer’s most popular keyboard work, consisting of an aria and 30 variations. One of the most sought-after soloists in his generation of American musicians, Weiss is widely regarded as a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful […]
Experience the enchanting conclusion to Newport Classical’s 2024-25 Chamber Series with Norwegian and Swedish traditional songs, hymns, fiddle tunes, and ballads by Trio Mediaeval. The crystalline voices of GRAMMY®-nominated Trio Mediaeval have captivated with their “astonishing clarity and focus.” The New York Times proclaims, “few vocal ensembles produce quite as beautiful and finely blended a […]
