This concert is generously presented as part of the BankNewport Community Concerts Series with additional support from a Rhode Island Foundation Community Grant. Join us for this relaxed open-air concert at King Park to kick off your Fourth of July festivities (and the Music Festival!). Fenway Quintet, one of the Boston Area’s most esteemed professional […]
Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Sphinx Virtuosi, one of the nation’s most dynamic professional chamber orchestras, comprised of 18 of the nation's top Black and Latinx classical soloists. Set against the opulent backdrop of The Breakers, the self-conducted chamber orchestra delivers a pioneering program spotlighting historically marginalized composers. With cellist Thomas Mesa joining as soloist […]
GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Joyce Yang, who captivates audiences with her virtuosity and interpretive sensitivity, brings her tactile, expressive playing to The Breakers. Acclaimed by The New York Times for her “vivid and beautiful playing,” Yang promises a passionate evening featuring music by the legendary composers of the Romantic and Classical eras including Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and […]
GRAMMY® Award-winning male-voiced “orchestra of voices” Chanticleer makes their much-anticipated return to Newport after a sold-out concert during the 2021 Festival. Titled Music of a silent world, Chanticleer’s program features songs of the natural world and gives a voice to the rocks, stones, trees, and rivers that share the planet with us. Their performance will […]
Violist Edwin Kaplan and cellist Titilayo Ayangade return to Newport as the innovative Duo Kayo. Surrounded by the Newport Art Museum’s collection, audiences can enjoy a diverse program, from Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto, to the world premiere of a new piece by 2023 Composer-in-Residence Curtis Stewart. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts […]
Newport Classical welcomes Broadway’s legendary Laura Benanti, celebrated for her Tony Award-winning performances. Known for her iconic portrayals in Into the Woods, Nine, and My Fair Lady, Benanti dazzles with her extraordinary voice in these performances with pianist Billy Stritch. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between July 4-21, 2024, […]
The Festival Artists present French Musings at The Elms. Inspired by the 18th-century French chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris, The Elms is the perfect place for a morning concert of delightful French repertoire ranging from Baroque elegance to neoclassical. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between July 4-21, 2024, bringing timeless […]
GRAMMY®-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry returns to Newport with Canadian pianist Dinuk Wijeratne and Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. This deeply personal and reflective program explores themes of emigration, travel, and home, featuring original compositions by Wijeratne and Azme, alongside the enchanting melodies of a young Janáček. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 […]
The Poulenc Trio with virtuoso accordionist Hanzhi Wang present a spellbinding performance highlighting the accordion's versatility and charm. Their program spans genres and eras and includes music by Vivaldi, Poulenc, Rossini, plus emerging star composers Juri Seo and Viet Cuong, creating an engaging musical dialogue. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this […]
In her Newport Classical debut, the GRAMMY®-nominated trailblazing violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, joined by the virtuosic pianist Max Levinson, presents an exquisite program that includes a new piece specifically commissioned for her by the legendary Philip Glass. Meyers also includes music by Corelli, Beethoven, Márquez, and Morten Lauridsen. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present […]
Experience the emotional depth of John Williams’ haunting “Schindler’s List” and the nostalgic charm of “E.T.,” alongside the adventurous spirit of “Indiana Jones.” Journey through the realms of fantasy with enchanting selections from “Harry Potter,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Lion King,” and “Lord of the Rings,” as the magic of film meets the beauty […]
The Lincoln Trio marks their 20th anniversary as an ensemble with a morning concert at The Elms. Revered for their pioneering spirit and innovative contemporary repertoire, the Trio will perform the iconic Brahms C Major Piano Trio which catapulted them to acclaim alongside a curated selection of works by trailblazing female composers, including the visionary […]
Hailed for their “blazing virtuosity” by Violinist.com, the Isidore Quartet aims to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the string quartet repertoire. This red-hot young quartet was founded in 2019 at the Juilliard School, launching their career by winning the 2022 Banff Competition. They perform music by Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Billy Childs. The Newport Classical Music Festival […]
Hailed for their “blazing virtuosity” by Violinist.com, the Isidore Quartet aims to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the string quartet repertoire. This red-hot young quartet was founded in 2019 at the Juilliard School, launching their career by winning the 2022 Banff Competition. They perform music by Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Billy Childs. The Newport Classical Music Festival […]
Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino, accompanied by violist Marian Herrero and Newport Classical Festival Artists, unveils a trove of rarely performed masterpieces by Spanish composers. Experience Spain’s musical heritage through the music of J.S. Bach, Bowen, De Falla, culminating with Joaquín Turina's celebratory masterpiece, Escena Andaluza. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts […]
The Handel and Haydn Society was established in 1815 and is acclaimed for its performances of Baroque and Classical music for 209 seasons. Their joyful programming features acclaimed soloists soprano Joélle Harvey, violinist Aisslinn Nosky, and oboist Debra Nagy in a series of concerti and works for chamber orchestra from the Baroque period. The Newport Classical […]
A bold composer, a brilliant pianist, and an inventive vocalist, join Clarice Assad for a conversation regarding her background and composition process, particularly as it relates to the creation of her newly commissioned piece that will be premiered later in the evening by PUBLIQuartet and mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier at The Breakers. The Newport Classical Music […]
Festival Artist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner performs an invigorating afternoon piano recital with music by Chopin, Beethoven, Rubio, Velázquez, and Rachaminoff. Sánchez-Werner quickly became a beloved pillar of the Newport Classical Music Festival last summer, bringing technical prowess and passion to every electrifying chamber performance. The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between […]
Enjoy this vibrant collaboration between Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and the innovative ensemble, Sō Percussion, in an electrifying program blending voice and percussion quartet as they share the music from their newest album Rectangles and Circumstance. Co-written by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion, the genre-blending songs use verses from nineteenth-century poems by Christina Rosetti, […]
Pianist Lara Downes has been called “a musical ray of hope” by NBC News and “an explorer whose imagination is fired by bringing notice to the underrepresented and forgotten” (The Log Journal). She brings her sought-after talents to this free afternoon performance and conversation crafted for the youngest listeners and families alike! The Newport Classical […]
The American pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes returns to Newport to present THIS LAND, a concert that captures 100 years of American transformation. THIS LAND features music by Scott Joplin, Arturo O’Farrill, Florence Price, Kian Ravaei, William Grant Still, Angelica Negrón, Jake Heggie, Margaret Bonds, George Gershwin, and more. The Newport Classical Music Festival […]
Mark your 2024 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 26 - July 28, 2024. The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort […]
Back by popular demand! Salve’s historic Ochre Court will transform into a jazz lounge featuring New York-born and Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Julius Rodriguez on piano with Alonzo Demetrius (trumpet), Brandon Rose (bass), Brian Richburg, Jr. (drums). Expect a lively evening with music made visual by Salve Dance and special guests Sabrina Naz […]
More details to come later this year. The festival features three full days of jazz on four unique stages on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage The festival features four stages of world class musicians, food, […]
Cool Jazz 2024 promises an unforgettable evening under the stars. Guests can enjoy live music from fan favorite, the band Mystique, playing cool jazz classics and tunes that will get you on the dance floor. In addition to music, attendees can savor delicious cocktails, raw bar, and a sumptuous buffet, browse silent auction items, and […]
