Events

The Poulenc Trio has rediscovered and redefined piano-wind chamber music for the 21st century. Having been called “virtuosos of classical and contemporary chamber music,” the Trio is committed to commissioning, performing, and recording new works from contemporary composers. Since its...

The energetic Sinta Quartet functions as one machine powered by four individuals, this program highlights works for the ensemble influenced by funk, folk, soul, minimalism; all with a lyrical tone that fuses with earlier works from the classical canon that...

Enjoy special access to the beautiful private gardens at Bellevue House for this vibrant saxophone quartet concert. Encounter great works of chamber music steeped in lively folk traditions, as well as a catalog of traditional music from around the globe arranged specifically for this program.

Flutist Anthony Trionfo, whose playing has been called “breezily virtuosic” (The New York Times), joins our Festival Artists for a delightful morning concert featuring chamber masterworks for flute, strings, and piano. Come discover the first of Mozart’s flute quartets, Friedrich Kuhlau’s last and possibly greatest composition, Grand Trio, and other works by rarely heard composers of the late-Classical and early Romantic periods.

Toast the 54th Newport Classical Music Festival with this intimate performance and elegant cocktail celebration at the historic Redwood Library & Athenæum! Clarinetist Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures. During the special extended intermission reception, explore the Library while enjoying cocktails and an array of hors d’oeuvres. 

The Kinan Azmeh CityBand immediately gained recognition for their virtuosic and high energy performance, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. With this New York ensemble, clarinetist Kinan Azmeh strives to reach a balance between classical music, jazz, and the music of his homeland, Syria. Join us at Craft Brewing for an afternoon of music, food trucks and beer – fun for all ages!

Hailed for her virtuosity and vibrant musical spirit, bassoonist Eleni Katz has established herself as a prominent soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player. Eleni is a winner of the 2022 Concert Artist Guild Competition and a 2022 Fellow with the...

Experience the captivating return of GRAMMY®-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry to Newport, joined by Canadian pianist Dinuk Wijeratne and acclaimed Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh.

Hanzhi Wang unveils the accordion's versatility and charm, paired with the timeless elegance of the acclaimed Poulenc Trio, creating an enchanting musical dialogue that transcends genres and eras.

Don’t miss this joyful series of concerti and works for chamber orchestra from the Baroque period featuring acclaimed soprano Joélle Harvey and featured soloists from the Handel and Haydn Society violinist Aisslinn Nosky, oboist Debra Nagy, and organist Ian Watson.