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.
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.
Described as “exhilarating” by The New York Times and “utterly mesmerizing” by The Guardian, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Sandbox Percussion is committed to highlighting living composers with fearless, boundary-pushing performances. Since their 2011 debut, they’ve wowed audiences worldwide with visually striking, sonically thrilling concerts that showcase the excitement and innovation of contemporary chamber music. Joining them is violinist Kristin Lee, praised in The Strad for her “elegance” and “vivacity and electric energy and founder and artistic director of Seattle’s Emerald City Music.
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.
Violinist Stella Chen, violist Matthew Lipman, and cellist Brannon Cho join forces for an evening of chamber music trios at the stunning Breakers mansion. These three powerhouse musicians have each garnered international acclaim and have performed on prestigious stages worldwide with some of the world’s top orchestras. The three now come together to present a program pairing beloved Classical trios with a contemporary work inspired by the individual voices of the ensemble, set against the glamorous backdrop of The Breakers.
The 2026 Resident Festival Artists invite you to a concert celebrating the beloved Sonata form. The program takes audiences on a journey through musical history, moving from the elegance of the Classical period, the expressive heights of the Romantic era, and into the modern and Impressionist sounds of the early 20th century. Set within the elegance and charm of one of Newport’s most charming mansions, this morning concert offers an intimate musical conversation through time.
Broadway star Jeremy Jordan takes the stage for an unforgettable solo evening at The Breakers mansion. With a career spanning over three decades, Jeremy is a two-time Tony Award®-nominee for Newsies and Floyd Collins and a Theatre World Award winner for his breakout role in Bonnie & Clyde. He has dazzled audiences on Broadway, film, and television, from Waitress and The Great Gatsby to The Last Five Years and NBC’s Smash. Known for his powerhouse voice, magnetic stage presence, and decades of sold-out cabaret performances, Jeremy delivers a night of show-stopping songs, captivating storytelling, and pure Broadway magic for fans of all ages.
“A pianist of sterling artistry” (Gramophone), GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann makes her Newport debut with a picturesque concert at Castle Hill Inn. A recipient of both the Sphinx Medal of Excellence and the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, Cann has established herself as one of the most sought-after artists of her generation.
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.
After an energetic and imaginative Children’s Concert in 2024, WindSync returns to Newport! Praised for playing “many idioms authoritatively, elegantly, with adroit technique, and with great fun” (All About the Arts), WindSync brings a playful approach to the wind quintet repertoire, weaving together classical favorites, contemporary works, and folk-inspired pieces into a vivid musical journey. Set in the elegant surroundings of the historic Elms mansion, this delightful morning concert features a program ranging from the vibrant textures of Boulanger and Glass, the folky Botanist Suite, Mozart’s spirited Serenade in C minor, and more, inviting listeners to step into the colorful world of the wind quintet.
