Newport, RI

THIS LAND: Pianist Lara Downes presents a probing, nuanced reflection on the kaleidoscopic diversity of stories and journeys that have converged and collided throughout American history.

Join us for this relaxed open-air concert at King Park to kick off your Fourth of July festivities (and the Music Festival!). Fenway Quintet, one of the Boston Area’s most esteemed professional brass quintets, have prepared a joyous patriotic program complete with percussion, celebrating America's birthday with iconic sounds that shaped the nation.

Described as “...not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one”, Invoke strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Featuring, violin, viola and cello, plus banjo, mandolin, and vocals, this free, family-friendly concert promises a joyful afternoon of music and community.

Listen to a genre-bending musical experience while enjoying beer and bites at Newport Craft and Brewing. Empire Wild, a crossover trio channels their love for musical exploration into their sound, fusing the sounds of pop, folk, jazz, and more. In this program Empire Wild puts their own spin on music of composers whose work has endured the test of time. Hear classics by Beethoven, Ravel, Bach and more brought to new life in the trio’s unique arrangements, at this free concert, fun for listeners of all ages!

Join us for a delightful holiday celebration as we present an enchanting afternoon concert of classical chamber music and song in the English Gothic Revival architecture of Emmanuel Church. Bringing together talented musicians from our vibrant community to perform works...

Newport Classical presents Handel’s iconic oratorio Messiah featuring Rhode Island’s fast-rising Ensemble Altera and the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County!

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!

Equal parts passion, grit, and musical ecstasy, Sybarite5 is an intoxicating cocktail of post-genre musical goodness expressed through the virtuosity of five accomplished string musicians. Pack a picnic and join us for this fun and engaging concert, a perfect Sunday afternoon for the whole family.

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Laura and Stephen Lang. The only pianist currently performing Liszt’s 24 Etudes as a single program and one of few to tout a concerto list that features over 60 works,...

“One admired the elegance of Ms. McDermott’s playing: electric in its eagerness but always poised, never out of control…”– The New York Times Violinist Chad Hoopes has blazed his way across international stages as a soloist and collaborator of deep...