Opening Night: Two Pianos with Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Jennie and Steve Huttler & Suzanna and John Laramee.

Ring in the 56th Newport Classical Music Festival with a performance by celebrated concert pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung as we return to The Breakers for Opening Night. This real-life marriage, full of abundant artistic chemistry, passion, and stunning virtuosity, has led to one of the most appealing and impressive piano duos of our time. This program for two pianos and four hands features works by Busoni, Poulenc, Schubert, Debussy, and Piazzolla, showcasing the duo’s seamless synchronicity and musical artistry against the stunning setting of The Breakers Mansion.

Alessio Bax, piano
Lucille Chung, piano

PROGRAM
BUSONI Duettino concertante nach Mozart, BV B 88
POULENC Concerto for two pianos
SCHUBERT Fantasiein F minor for piano four hands, D. 940
DEBUSSY La fille aux cheveux de lin for piano four hands
(arr. Roques)
DEBUSSY La plus que lente for piano four hands
(arr. Roques)
PIAZZOLLA 3 Tangos for piano four hands
(arr. Bax/Chung)
*Program subject to change.

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Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung Duo

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
Fully wheelchair accessible. 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. Those needing additional assistance may be dropped off at the main entrance to the mansion. Accessible restrooms located just inside the main entrance.

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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.

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