Cellist Jonathan Swensen and Pianist Albert Cano Smit Return

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After a memorable 2024 festival debut, cellist Jonathan Swensen makes his highly anticipated return to Newport. Honored with the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant and recently awarded joint First Prize at the 2024 Naumburg International Cello Competition, Swensen has won international acclaim. Described as “a musician of charisma and thrilling physicality” (BBC Music Magazine), he brings his signature intensity and imagination back to Newport for an evening that promises both passion and artistry.

Jonathan Swensen, cello
Albert Cano Smit, piano

PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN 7 Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen, WoO 46 for Cello and Piano from Mozart’s The Magic Flute 
JANÁČEK Pohádka (Fairy Tale) for Cello and Piano
SCHUMANN Fünf Stücke im Volkston (Five Pieces in Folk Style), Op. 102
–INTERMISSON-
BARTÓK Rhapsody No. 1 for Cello and Piano
SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
*Program 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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Albert Cano Smit
Jonathan Swensen

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.

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.

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

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