Celebrated for his “radiant sound and high-powered virtuosity” (Los Angeles Times), violinist Blake Pouliot brings his expressive and assured style to Newport Classical. Joining Pouliot, and making a welcome return to Newport Classical, is acclaimed pianist Henry Kramer, praised by The New York Times for his “astonishingly confident technique.”
Lauded as “an ensemble to watch” (Hyde Park Herald) and 2023 Grand Prize winner of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Poiesis Quartet makes their Newport Classical debut and opens the 25/26 Chamber Series season. The program begins with Beethoven’s radiant Opus 59 Number 3, an energetic and expressive work that sets the tone for an evening of dynamic contrasts. Poiesis performs Kevin Lau’s String Quartet Number 7, written for the ensemble, followed by Sky Macklay’s inventive and witty Many Many Cadence.
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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.
Ring in the 56th Newport Classical Music Festival with a performance by celebrated concert pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung. This program for two pianos and four hands features works by Busoni, Poulenc, Schubert, Debussy, and Piazzolla.
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!
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.
Led by virtuoso violinist Rachell Ellen Wong and harpsichordist David Belkovski, the dynamic ensemble Twelfth Night brings their signature blend of historical performance and dynamic energy to Newport. Their program of Handel and Vivaldi will transport you through time, fusing the old with the new.
An enchanting morning at The Elms awaits with the extraordinary Chinese pianist Wynona Yinuo Wang. Winner of the First Prize at the 2018 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, this enchanting performance includes works by Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff, and more!
Marking 20 years of genre-defying, award-winning music, this program from Third Coast Percussion features selections from five albums with four GRAMMY® nominations and one GRAMMY® Award, along with exciting new works commissioned for their 20th Anniversary.
