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Now in its 10th season, the Telegraph Quartet passionately performs both standard chamber music and contemporary works. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape,” the Quartet has won the 2016 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the 2014 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize. For their Newport debut, they explore compositions by Rebecca Clarke, Beethoven, and Smetana, highlighting the poignant irony of each composer’s struggle with hearing loss in relation to their work.

Spend Valentine’s Day with Boyd Meets Girl, Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf, who have toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé. Both acclaimed soloists in their own right, Boyd has been described as “truly evocative” by The Washington Post, and as "a player who deserves to be heard" by Classical Guitar Magazine, while Metcalf, who has also toured as a member of the popular chamber ensembles Eighth Blackbird, Break of Reality and Sybarite5, has been called "brilliant" by Gramophone. 

Acclaimed Trio Karénine has established itself in recent years as a key group on the French and international stage. The piano trio is lauded for its musical integrity and joie de vivre by critics and audiences alike. In a true celebration of the piano trio, this program opens with Schubert’s second piano trio, one of the very last compositions completed during this lifetime. The program concludes with Dvořák’s rarely programmed second piano trio, filled with color, warmth, lively dance, and Slavic folk elements.

Bulgarian American violinist Bella Hristova has won international acclaim for her “expressive nuance and rich tone” (New York Times) and “impressive power and control” (Washington Post). In collaboration with returning pianist, Anna Polonsky, Hristova marks her Newport debut.

Enjoy a joyful outdoor concert with multidisciplinary percussionist Brian Shankar Adler and the Rasa String Quartet as they present Redefining Home, a concert that celebrates each artists’ musical roots. Spanning from evocative Indian ragas and mysterious Argentine tangos to spirited Celtic fiddle tunes, this collaboration evokes the feelings of home and comfort inherent in our earliest musical memories, while also exploring the rhythmic connection across a wide array of genres.

Cellist Joshua Roman, hailed for his, joins forces with Executive Chef Carmine Mottola for a special one-night-only bespoke curated music and culinary event at The Reef. A one-hour performance will be followed by a three-course meal, with chef and musician working together to craft a menu inspired by the repertoire.

In this evocative concert, the Festival Artists will explore the captivating love triangle between Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, and Clara Schumann—one of classical music's most complex relationships.

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Robert H. Connell and Michelle Duffy. The Festival Artists offer a captivating morning of piano quartets, set within the elegant French design of The Elms Ballroom. This program celebrates three monumental composers of the Classical and Romantic eras, tracing the evolution of the piano quartet through their works.

Start your day with the stunning, panoramic sunrise over Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean as the Festival Artists take you on a meditative and uplifting journey. Set on the terrace of Rosecliff, with its breathtaking views and serene atmosphere, this concert offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the music in a peaceful, outdoor setting.

Surrounded by the serene beauty of the Norman Bird Sanctuary, join the Festival Artists for this delightful outdoor morning program of captivating chamber music in harmony with nature. As the music unfolds, don’t be surprised if the birds themselves join the performance, adding their own melodies to this charming and peaceful performance.