Audience Testimonials

Robin Smith
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“The Emmanuel Ax concert was our first experience at Newport Classical. The venue, welcoming hosts, and inspiring performance was well worth a long drive to an unfamiliar location. The audience was attentive and more tuned in to classical musical decorum which made our experience more enjoyable. We had been attending symphony concerts in southeastern MA where we live, but this introduction to Newport Classical will change our plans. Thank you for an outstanding experience.”

Suzanne Bessin
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“What a charming experience for my granddaughter and myself.Wind Sync played beautifully, and engaged their young (and older) audience. My first experience of classical music as a child was Peter and the Wolf, and I wanted to share that with my granddaughter. She loved it.”

Betsy Baldwin
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“I’ve attended many Newport Classical concerts for several years. All were wonderful! Unbelievable venues, fabulous music, such talented musicians, and enthusiastic audiences. The sunrise concerts at the Chinese Teahouse are always magical with the sun rising over the water mid-concert. This year the Canadian Brass and Handel and Haydn Society concerts at the Breakers were both terrific. At intermission, everyone enjoyed refreshments on the terrace with the moon over the water, the Great Migration Elephants on the lawn, and fireflies flickering in the hydrangeas. Wow!!”

Emma Catanzaro
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“The performance by Canadian Brass was spectacular! My husband, son, and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening. It was a perfect blend of music, talent, and humor! The venue being at the Breakers in Newport was the icing on the cake!”

Gina Reiners
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“My husband and I attended French Musings at the Elms today 7/11/24 at 11 am at the Newport Classical Festival.. It was moving and brilliant! The musicians connected well beyond our expectations with the audience through their emotive interpretation of each piece. The pianist and violinist were exceptional triggering a gamut of emotional harmony and dissonance.The cellist was inspirational as evidenced by his strong dedication to the execution of the last piece he performed with the mesmerizing violinist. It was bold and hypnotizing . The entire concert fulfilled our goal , which was to immerse ourselves in the beauty and passion of the artist , the composition and the instrument. A trifecta indeed! Bravo!”

Deb Roberts
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“Have been attending for 50 years. Have watched Newport Classical develop into the amazing year round venue it is today. An unique and outstanding experience each time set in beautiful venues.”

Sarah Kindzerske
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“The summer concert series always blows me away, and the year round access to artists is really impressive. Newport classical is such a wonderful part of our community.”

Karen Proule
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“Thoroughly enjoyed the performances of the musicians. They were totally professional, performed brilliantly, and, at times, was “playful” with the audience. The venue spot itself was fabulous. Azure sky and emerald grass abutting a tranquil bay. Bravo!”

Andrea Foertsch
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“I loved hearing the string group, INVOKE. Original music, an innovative fusion of string Quartet, vocal harmonies and americana and blue grass styles kept me riveted. It was a great afternoon shared with a friend visiting from the west coast, who also enjoyed it!”

Ruth Page
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“Beautiful performance by a master pianist…..Emanuel Ax was spectacular— and charming. The venue was the perfect place for a magical evening.”

Elizabeth Lewis
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“What a magical experience hearing Emanuel Ax performance last evening..”

Anna Kozupa
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“Wonderful time for soul and body.”

Katherine Brandeis
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“There were several times during this journey where M red. Reed’s voice literally lifted me from my seat! His range, the emotion in his voice and on his face, his humor, it was wonderful.”

Reginald Onorati
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“The concert was an absolute delight and completely redefined my perspective on what classical music could be. It was especially special to share the experience with a friend, who was thoroughly impressed by the Recital Hall and discovered a newfound interest for contemporary classical music.”

AJ Pisano
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“I just really enjoyed being able to stay awake during a classical performance. In all honestly I was entranced by the music and was not expecting it at all. The storytelling, the emotion and energy were all magical. The staff was amazing and the little treats were perfect.”

Sarah Dennewitz
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“Really grateful and appreciative of the student ticket opportunity which made it possible to share this concert with my two children who also loved it.”

Alicia Lachi
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“Everyone from Newport Classical was very hospitable. Concert was amazing and very entertaining. Our whole group loved the creativity and the musical arrangements. They were so engaging. We all greatly appreciated the water station you provided.”

Kristine Cowan
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“Bridge & Wolak concert was amazing! The combo of clarinet and accordion was so different. The music choices were so interesting with their input. Their personalities along with sense of humor great! I definitely would see them again.. It was also my first time at Emmanuel and the venue there is excellent. I personally prefer there then the mansions.”