Sō Percussion

Rooted in the belief that music is an essential facet of human life, a social bond, and an effective tool in creating agency and citizenship, Sō Percussion creates and presents new collaborative works to adventurous and curious audiences. In addition to works by Pulitzer-prize winner Julia Wolfe and rising star composers Viet Cuong and Shodekeh Talifero, the program features the ambitious and meditative sophomore work by Bryce Dessner, best known as a guitarist and songwriter in The National. This innovative ensemble will create an immersive experience in the oldest surviving house of worship in Rhode Island, and a rare surviving example of the late medieval form, for what promises to be an invigorating and transformative concert-experience.

With special thanks to the Newport Historical Society.

PROGRAM:

JULIA WOLFE Dark Full Ride, Part 1
VIET CUONG Water, Wine, Brandy, Brine
NATHALIE JOACHIM Note to Self
BRYCE DESSNER Music for Wood and Strings
*Program subject to change

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TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
2:30 P.M. (matinee) & 6:00 P.M. (evening)

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The Great Friends Meeting House, built in 1699, is the oldest surviving house of worship in Rhode Island. Quakers, as they were dubbed by their detractors, were the most influential of Newport’s numerous early congregations. They dominated the political, social, and economic life of the town into the 18th century, and their “plain style” of living was reflected in Newport’s architecture, decorative arts and early landscape. In the 1970s, the meeting house was restored under the guidance of architect Orin M. Bullock, and was presented to the Newport Historical Society by its owner, Mrs. Sydney L. Wright.

Seating at this venue is general admission.

Parking and Accessibility Information:

Street parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the surrounding area. It is suggested that patrons allow 20 minutes/ample time to locate parking. This location has limited accessibility.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the concert. However, please arrive early to find parking and allow time for ushers to check your vaccination status or negative test results.

Seating at this venue is general admission.

View our full Health and Safety Policy here.

No, both performances do not have an intermission.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All tickets may be donated back to Newport Classical as a tax-deductible contribution. In consideration of your fellow patrons and performers, if you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms consistent with exposure, please contact the box office to exchange or donate your tickets.

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