Two Pianos are Better than One

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Suzanna and John Laramee.


Newport Classical returns to the picturesque Castle Hill Inn for a mesmerizing and thoughtfully curated program of works for two pianos featuring the dynamic talents of American pianist Drew Petersen and beloved returning Festival Artist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner. Be transported to a realm of musical enchantment as these two young virtuosos ignite the keys with passion and precision, where the gentle ocean breeze harmonizes with the melodies, creating an atmosphere of pure magic and musical bliss. 

Drew Petersen, piano
Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner, piano

PROGRAM:
MOZART Sonata for piano, 4 hands in B-flat Major, K. 358
BEACH Summer Dreams, Op. 47
WAGNER Overture to Tannhäuser
(arr. Max Reger)
RACHMANINOFF Suite No. 1, Op. 5 for two pianos
CHAMINADE Pas des Cymbales, Op. 36, No. 2
*Program subject to change. Full program notes available the week before the concert.

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Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner
“Mesmerizing artistry and extraordinary ability to communicate” (The Post-Standard), “Poetic, electrifying” (Michigan Live), “a gifted virtuoso” (San Francisco Chronicle), “masterful technique and a veritable deluge of sonorities” (La Presse Montreal), describe 25-year-old Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner for performances that have stirred the intellect and humanity of his audiences on five continents.

PARKING
Complimentary valet parking is available at the Chalet Tent. Alternatively guests are welcome to self-park at Castle Hill Inn’s grass lot located halfway up the drive on the right near the greenhouse and culinary gardens.

For those planning to visit one of Castle Hill Inn’s restaurants, complimentary valet parking is available at the Main Inn.

ACCESSIBILITY
Fully wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible restroom on the lower level, which is reached by an accessible elevator.

Guests with limited mobility are encouraged to valet park.

Click here for our full guide to Castle Hill Inn.

Guests are welcome to arrive starting at 6:45 to enjoy cocktails overlooking the water. Doors to the concert hall will open at 7:00pm.

Yes, there will be a 20-minute intermission.

[2/6 10:20 AM] Elise Felker
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