This concert with our Festival Artists explores the famous feud between Brahms and Liszt, in which both sought to build upon their own legacies to match that of the great Mozart. Reacquaint yourself with these timeless classics as these composers duke it out for greatness. There’s no rivalry like a classical rivalry!
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.
Internationally award-winning pianist Charlie Albright quickly became a Newport Classical Music Festival favorite for his ability to bring music to everyone, connecting with audiences through his music, speaking, and uniquely playful approach to concerts.
Internationally renowned Israeli cellist Amit Peled is acclaimed as one of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today. Joined here by longtime musical collaborator pianist Solomon Eichner, this program explores music for cello by pioneering American composers.
Bach's six Cello Suites are among the most extraordinary and iconic works ever written for cello. Each piece resonates with its own unique characteristics and sonority. This is a rare opportunity to hear the full collection performed in its entirety by one of the preeminent cellists of our time.
The Minnesotan low-voice ensemble Cantus has developed a national following for their trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming, and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
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Simone Dinnerstein is a distinctive musical voice. The Washington Post has called this GRAMMY-nominated pianist “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity,” and all thirteen of her albums have topped the Billboard classical charts.
Three-time GRAMMY-nominated violinist/composer Curtis Stewart curates a thrilling evening of piano quintets, including the world premiere of The Gilded Cage, composed for the Newport Classical Music Festival through our annual commissioning initiative.
Don’t miss Newport Classical’s hottest ticket of the summer – the annual Opera Night in concert at The Breakers! This year, experience a bold and unforgettable un-staged production of Mozart’s 1790 Italian opera buffa Così fan tutte, featuring six quickly emerging operatic stars.
Hélène Grimaud is a singular pianist known around the globe for her fierce intelligence, fearless interpretations, and sincere freedom of expression. In this characteristically thoughtful program, she approaches each work with deep respect as well as individual artistry.
