Ars Poetica

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Robert McDermott and James Gentner.

Comprised of a colorful array of Baroque instruments, including viola, lute, recorder, and voice, Ars Poetica is an ensemble of acclaimed musicians who share a passion for bringing historical music to the stage. This program celebrates an essential Renaissance skill: elaborating familiar lines through diminution practices and expressive text settings. Experience the living spirit of this historical music, reimagined by Ars Poetica.

PROGRAM
Part I: Encounter
ORTIZ Recercada Primera
ANON Si la noche haze
CACCINI Amarilli mia bella
DE RORE Anchor che col partire
ROGNONI Diminutions on Anchor col partire
Part II. Inspiration 
SELMA Canzon a doi Basso e soprano
DA PALESTRINA Pulchra es, anima mea
ROGNONI Diminutions on Pulchra es, anima mea
ANON Rodrigo Martinez
INTERMISSION
Part III. Fervor
SEVERINO Fantasia sopra Susane un jour
SELMA Susana Passeggiata
MARINI Sonata nona
Part IV: Yearning
MONTEVERDI Si dolce è ‘l tormento
SELMA Vestiva Hi Colli Pasegiato
SANDRIN Doulce memoire
BONIZZI Diminutions on Doulce memoire
Part V: Magic
DE BAILLY Yo soy la locura
ORTIZ Recercada Prima
ORTIZ Recercada Segunda 
*Program is subject to change

Program Notes

Complimentary wine, generously provided by Gold’s Wine and Spirits, will be served before the concert and during intermission. New this season, following the performance, join us for an intimate reception at The Brenton Hotel, featuring complimentary wine and charcuterie, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.

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Ars Poetica

The Newport Classical Recital Hall is a beautiful and acoustically exceptional 182-seat venue that is home to Newport Classical's year-round Chamber Series, in addition to educational workshops and gatherings. This space also serves as the main offices for Newport Classical. 

PARKING
Free parking is available on a first come first served basis in a lot directly across Dearborn Street. Additional resident-only parking located along Dearborn, Baptist, and Perry Streets. Additional visitor parking can be found on Thames and Spring Streets.

ACCESSIBILITY
Fully wheelchair accessible. An accessible ramp is available at the main entrance on Dearborn St. 

We regret that there are no refunds or cancellations.

If you are unable to use your tickets, you may donate them to Newport Classical for resale up until 90 minutes prior to the performance. Once your donated tickets are received by the box office, a tax receipt will be mailed to you approximately four weeks after the performance date.

Subject to availability, if you are unable to attend a performance, you will be eligible for a complimentary exchange into a future performance in the same season. Exchanges may be requested up until 90 minutes before a concert, and ticket buyers will be asked to pay the difference in price should the replacement performance ticket price exceed that of the original ticket. Newport Classical's annual season runs from September through August of the following year.

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Doors will open at 7:00 PM, however, please arrive early to find parking.

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