This concert is made possible through the generous support of Joan Sweeney and Jim Godbout.
Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning American pianist Emanuel Ax makes his Newport debut in a solo recital program of Beethoven, Schoenberg, and Schumann, including the beloved “Moonlight Sonata.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of the most respected pianists of all time in the intimate setting of the Newport Classical Recital Hall.
Emanuel Ax, piano
BEETHOVEN Sonata Op. 27, No. 1 (Quasi una fantasia)
SCHOENBERG Drei Klavierstücke, Op. 11
BEETHOVEN Sonata Op. 27, No. 2 (Quasi una fantasia) “Moonlight Sonata”
SCHOENBERG 6 Little Pieces Op. 19
SCHUMANN Fantasy in C, Op. 17
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