One of the most beloved evenings, Opera Night returns with a captivating evening of arias, duets, and ensemble numbers from American English operas, including Porgy and Bess, Susannah, Moby Dick, A Streetcar Named Desire, and more!
An evening of sublime choral artistry awaits with The Gesualdo Six, an award-winning British vocal ensemble celebrated for its impeccable blend and imaginative programming. Works include Renaissance polyphony by Palestrina, Tallis, and Gesualdo that contain startling harmonic shifts, with reflections by Veljo Tormis, Franz Schubert, and Gerda Blok-Wilson.
GRAMMY® Award-winning soprano Karen Slack brings her operatic virtuosity to African Queens, an extraordinary evening of music and storytelling, featuring a powerful selection of new works by some of today’s most acclaimed composers. “One of the nation’s most celebrated sopranos,” Slack is joined by pianist Kevin J. Miller to present this collaborative song cycle, which shines a spotlight on seven fierce African Queens, whose legacies as rulers and warriors have often been overlooked in the West, with each piece reflecting their beauty, passion, humility, and power.
Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for electrifying roles in musical theater and on concert stages, including a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in 2021. Best known for her star turn as Elphaba in Wicked—first on tour and then for the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway—Vosk played the iconic green witch for two years.
Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for electrifying roles in musical theater and on concert stages, including a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in 2021. Best known for her star turn as Elphaba in Wicked—first on tour and then for the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway—Vosk played the iconic green witch for two years.
Set in the stunning Rosecliff Mansion, Newport Classical invites you to experience Handel’s legendary oratorio Messiah featuring Rhode Island’s distinguished vocal ensemble, Ensemble Altera, alongside the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County. This chamber version of the timeless classic, complete with the iconic Hallelujah Chorus, has become a cornerstone of Newport’s vibrant holiday celebrations. Whether you’re a seasoned classical music aficionado or experiencing Messiah for the first time, this event promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the season, celebrating the joy and spirit of the holidays with a bold reimagining of a beloved masterpiece.
Baritone Benjamin Appl, whose voice “belongs to the last of the old great masters of song” with “an almost infinite range of colours” (Süddeutsche Zeitung), is celebrated by audiences and critics alike as “the most promising of today’s up-and-coming song recitalists” (Financial Times).
