Start your morning with the breathtaking sunrise over Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean as the Resident Festival Artists guide you through a serene musical journey. Set on the terrace of Rosecliff mansion, with its sweeping views and peaceful ambiance, Sunrise Meditations offers a rare opportunity to experience music in harmony with the day’s first light. The program features a thoughtfully curated selection, including Mozart’s String Quartet No. 21, Schubert’s String Quartet No. 12, Viéxtemps’ Capriccio for solo viola, and more.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Norman Bird Sanctuary as the Festival Artists present a morning of delightful chamber music in perfect harmony with nature. Surrounded by the sanctuary’s lush greenery, this year’s Strings in Nature concert features Haydn’s String Quartet in F Major, Jean Francaix’s Trio a Cordes, John Blackwoods McEwan’s String Quartet No. 8, and Britten’s Simple Symphony. As the music unfolds, the birds may even lend their own melodies, adding a whimsical, enchanting layer to this peaceful outdoor performance.
After a sold-out Newport Classical debut in 2024, Trio Karénine returns to Newport for their first performance at The Breakers mansion. Praised by Newport Classical patrons as “one of the top performances I have seen” and for defining “what chamber music is all about,” the Paris-based trio is celebrated for its extraordinary cohesion and precision. Founded in Paris in 2009, Trio Karénine has appeared in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, including Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw, the Philharmonie de Paris, and the Frick Collection in New York. Acclaimed for their imaginative interpretations of the classical canon, the trio presents a program featuring works by Rimski-Korsakov, Saint-Saëns, and Tchaikovsky.
For the first time, Newport Classical takes the stage at the enchanting Glen Manor House. The Resident Festival Artists invite you to step into this elegant, storybook setting as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven come alive. From Haydn’s spirited Op. 77, No. 1, through Mozart’s String Quartet No. 21, to Beethoven’s Op. 18, No. 6, this morning concert reveals the heart of the Classical era, letting the composers’ delicate whispers speak for themselves.
Experience familiar works in a whole new light as returning artists Hanzhi Wang and Anthony Trionfo take you through a vibrant program reimagined for accordion and flute. This intimate concert invites audiences to hear well-loved repertoire in a fresh, inventive way, paired with contemporary works that perfectly complement these reimagined classics. Arrive early to explore the museum for a truly enriching experience.
Experience familiar works in a whole new light as returning artists Hanzhi Wang and Anthony Trionfo take you through a vibrant program transcribed for accordion and flute. Set against the artwork of the Newport Art Museum, hear well-loved repertoire in a fresh, inventive way, paired with contemporary works that perfectly complement these reimagined classics. Arrive early to explore the museum for a truly enriching experience.
Step into the elegance of 19th‑century France right in downtown Newport! Set within the French-inspired grandeur of The Elms mansion, modeled after an 18th‑century château, the Resident Festival Artists transport you to the Romantic era with a morning of music full of charm, emotion, and French flair. From Farrenc’s graceful trio to Chaminade’s signature melodies and Saint-Saëns’ sweeping Piano Trio, this program is a journey through France’s most beloved chamber works.
Step inside Bach’s world for an immersive evening at The Breakers! Acclaimed violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing returns, joining harpsichordist Sebastian Bottone and Newport Classical’s Resident Festival Artists in Colors of Bach, a program that explores the breadth of one of classical music’s most influential voices. Bringing together solo, chamber, and ensemble works from across Bach’s lifetime, this performance offers a rare opportunity to experience his music as a living, breathing world of sound, rich with contrast, beauty, and humanity.
Framed by a quintessential Newport sunrise over the Atlantic and the iconic Cliff Walk, the Resident Festival Artists invite you to begin your day with a thoughtfully curated early morning concert. Sitting on the terrace of the Rosecliff mansion, let the gentle sea breeze and the soft glow of dawn accompany a program as peaceful and reflective as the setting itself. Presenting works by Biber, Beethoven, Pärt, Holst, and Golijov, we invite listeners to awaken with the day’s first light in harmony with the music.
Don’t miss the finale of the 57th Newport Classical Music Festival, featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning Harlem Quartet alongside Newport Classical’s Resident Festival Artists in an exhilarating evening of string octets. Known for bringing “a new attitude to classical music” (Cincinnati Enquirer), Harlem Quartet brings its signature dynamic energy to The Breakers for a performance steeped in innovation and collaboration. With a program dynamically anchored by Shostakovich and Mendelssohn, this finale promises to be a bold and exciting send-off to the 2026 Festival.
