VOCES8

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Erica and Vin Di Bona in memory of Jean Di Bona.

Join the GRAMMY-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 , the world’s top-streaming classical vocal group, for an impeccably crafted vocal concert at The Breakers mansion. Renowned for their flawless blend, rich tonal color, and adventurous programming, VOCES8 moves effortlessly between choral masterpieces, contemporary works, and inventive arrangements of beloved classics. This concert features works Tomás Luis de Victoria, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, Taylor Scott Davis, and inspired interpretations of favorites from Simon & Garfunkel, John Barry, and more, culminating in a celebration of the power and joy of the human voice.

Savannah Porter, soprano
Virginia Taylor Grabovsky, soprano
Katie Jeffries Harris, alto
Barnaby Smith, Artistic Director & alto
Blake Morgan, tenor
Christopher Moore, tenor
Euan Williamson, bass
Dominic Carver, bass

PROGRAM
ORLANDO GIBBONS O Clap Your Hands
ERIC WHITACRE All Seems Beautiful to Me
LUCY WALKER Give Me Your Stars
NAT KING COLE Straighten Up and Fly Right
(arr. Jim Clements)
JOHN BARRY / BILL CONTI For Your Eyes Only & You Only Live Twice
(arr. Clements)
OTIS BLACKWELL Fever
(arr. Clements)
OLA GJEILO Ubi Caritas
JOHN SHEPPARD Libera Nos I & II
HOLST Nunc Dimittis
INTERMISSION
J.S. BACH Bourrée
(arr. Ward Swingle)
KATE RUSBY Underneath the Stars
(arr. Clements)
TRAD Danny Boy
(arr. Joshua Pacey)
SCHUBERT Liebe, Op. 17, No.2
LENNON Free as a Bird
(arr. Clements)
PAUL SIMON The Sound of Silence
(arr. Alexander L’Estrange)
BERLIN Cheek to Cheek
(arr. Clements)
DUKE / HARBURG April in Paris
(arr. Clements)
EBB / JOHN KANDER New York, New York
(arr. L’Estrange)
*Program subject to change


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VOCES8

PARKING
Free parking in the lot across the street from the main entrance. Patrons who possess an official disability parking placard may park directly in front of the main entrance to the mansion by advance reservation with the Box Office.

ACCESSIBILITY
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Patrons with an official disability parking placard may use the handicap spaces on Shepard Avenue. A staff member will be stationed at the gate to provide assistance. Those needing additional support may be dropped off at the mansion’s main entrance. Accessible restrooms are located just inside the main entrance.

Click here for our full guide to The Breakers.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the concert. However, please arrive early to find parking.

Yes, there will be a 20-minute intermission.

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 during the musical festival may be requested up until 24 hours before a concert due to the high volume of activity during the festival. Ticket buyers will be asked to pay the difference in price should the replacement performance ticket price exceed that of the original ticket. Please have the desired replacement concert selected before contacting the Box Office. 

To donate your tickets or request an exchange, please email us at info@newportclassical.org or give us a call at 401.846.1133 x1.

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