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Composer Series
The popular retrospectives of major composers continue with the 2003
Composer Series. This season, twenty-four afternoon programs will be
devoted to the complete chamber music, piano masterpieces and songs,
both well known and rare, of two of the 20th Century’s most
creative minds—Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev and French composer
Francis Poulenc. Though perhaps overshadowed by some of their more
famous countrymen, these two composers epitomize neo-Romanticism and
share a unique place in 20th Century chamber music. ###
individual pieces of their music will be performed, including the solo
piano pieces, transcriptions for other instruments, chamber works and
songs, as well as the piano concerti for two pianos.
Concert Cruises on Narragansett Bay
Enjoy a Festival tradition on the Bay Queen’s Vista Jubilee for
two splendid Narragansett Bay concert cruises, departing the dock at
Goat Island Marina Mondays on July 14 and 21 at 11 am sharp, until about
2 pm. The cruises feature a recreation of one of Dr. Malkovich’s
favorite recordings “The Art of Youra Guller, Legendary Pianist” and the
return of Hungarian pianist Klára Würtz. As always, the concert
includes a sumptuous Champagne Louis Roederer buffet lunch with
magnificent Narragansett Bay as the backdrop. Tickets are $48 per
person.
Debuts and Recitals
This year eighteen artists will make Festival debuts, with four North
American debuts, continuing the tradition of presenting artists in their
American debuts dating back nearly thirty years and 125 artists.
World-renowned Slovenian pianist Dubravka Tomšič will open the Festival
with her unparalleled artistry for a record third time at the Opening
Night concert on Friday, July 11th. The improvisational
genius John Bayless will return to the Festival for a program of his
unique piano transcriptions of popular composers, operatic arias and
audience requests on Saturday, July 12th. Sensational
Georgian soprano Eteri Lamoris, who is being hailed as a world-class
soprano, will make her North American recital debut Sunday, July 13th.
The exciting young Hungarian pianist Gergely Bogányi will also make his
North American debut on Wednesday, July 16th. Swedish
clarinetist Carl-Johan Stjernström makes his North American debut
performing in fifteen concerts. The Connoisseur Concert on Friday, July
18th will feature Naaman Sluchin, a young Israeli/French
violinist and winner of the First Uralsk Violin Competition held in
Kazakhstan last February. Renowned Kazakhstan violinist Marat
Bisengaliev makes his American recital debut on Saturday, July 19th.
Legendary American pianist Earl Wild makes his Festival debut
highlighting the annual Festival Gala at Rosecliff July 24th
(see next page). Georgian pianist Manana Doidjashvili, Rector of the
Tbilisi Conservatoire, makes her American recital debut on Thursday,
July 24th. Concerts not to be missed!
Box Lunches and Buffets
For those music lovers who appreciate alfresco dining in spectacular
outdoor settings, the Festival offers back-to-back box lunch and buffet
luncheon concerts. Friday, July 18th at the Newport Regatta
Club on Goat Island features a presentation entitled “Conductors’
Corner,” little known works by well-known maestros, followed by the 1 pm
box lunch or optional box lunch, and then the 2 pm “Composer Series”
concert. On Thursday, July 24th it’s a seaside doubleheader
on the lawn of magnificent Rosecliff mansion. At 11am it’s “Olé! Olé!!,”
a program devoted to Spanish composers—at 1pm come early for your box
lunch and the “Composer Series” concert at 2 pm, featuring Poulenc’s
Wind Trio. Concerts are at 11 am followed by lunch or optional
lunch at 1 pm prior to the 2 pm concert. The box lunches and buffet are
included in the price of your ticket for the morning concerts and is
optional for the 2 pm concerts. Tickets are $45 per person for
mornings, $35 (without lunch) and $45 (with lunch) for afternoons. Get
your tickets to these concerts early, for they’re sure to be sell-outs!
Midnight Concerts
The popular midnight concerts at Marble House will continue with two
exceptional offerings. “Back to Bach” will feature unusual
transcriptions of J.S. Bach performed by pianists Alain Jacquon, Pedja
Mužijević and Daniel del Pino on Saturday, July 19th.
Bulgarian pianist Ludmil Angelov will perform works by Granados and
Albéniz in “Spanish Stars” on Saturday, July 26th. Both
concerts begin at 11:45 pm and are preceded by receptions courtesy of
Champagne Louis Roederer and last approximately one hour. Tickets to
each midnight concert are $25.
Festival Gala at Rosecliff
Relax amidst a magnificent ocean setting with a pre-concert champagne
cocktail and dinner party on the grounds of Rosecliff, one of Newport’s
most renowned mansions, on Wednesday, July 24th beginning at
6:30 pm. Tickets are $175 per person and include the Festival debut
recital the legendary American pianist Earl Wild. His program includes
works by some of the great Romantic composers. Catering is by
Blackstone Catering with a selection of wines by J. Lohr Winery.
Champagne Louis Roederer is the “Official Champagne of the Newport Music
Festival.” This sumptuous evening has become a favorite of patrons from
around the world.
Box Office
Ticket buyers are reminded that the capacity of all concert venues is
limited. Therefore, early reservations by mail are advised. Phone
orders are accepted using American Express, VISA, MasterCard and
Discover, and are available by phoning 401-849-0700. Your order will
either be sent by mail or held at the door of the concert. Reserved
tickets must be picked up and paid for not later than 24 hours before
the performance. Tickets are non-refundable. However, if you are
unable to use your tickets, they may be returned as a financial gift to
the Festival on or before the performance date. You will receive a
receipt for your tax-deductible contribution. The Festival box office
is located at 850 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. Hours are from 10 am
to 6 pm weekdays, 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays. Tickets are also available
at the Newport Gateway Center, located on 23 America’s Cup Avenue in
Newport, phone 849-8098. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Programs and artists are subject to change. A complete Festival
schedule is available at www.newportmusic.org. You may E-mail us at
staff@newportmusic.org.
Online Tickets
Purchase tickets to all Festival concerts online though TicketWeb, the
leading provider of Internet-based box office services. TicketWeb
ticketing content is available at its home site www.ticketweb.com. Just
log on and follow instructions—it’s simple and easy. There is a minimal
convenience fee and handling charge for this service.
Group Sales
Bring your office, your congregation, your alumni group or just twenty
or more of your friends to save 10-20% off regular ticket prices. Ask
for the Group Sales Coordinator at 401-849-0700.
Concerts
Prompt curtains have been the hallmark of the Festival. Please check
the concert times carefully, as they sometimes vary. Latecomers are
asked to wait until seated by ushers only between selections in the
program. Photographic and recording devices are strictly prohibited in
the concert halls. Cellular phones, electronic pagers and chiming
digital watches should be turned off during performances. Please
carefully observe these requests.
Dress
Despite the grandeur of the settings, an informal festive atmosphere
prevails. Resort wear is appropriate at morning and afternoon
concerts. For evening events, dress as becomingly as you wish for a
memorable concert experience. Many guests are in formal attire, and
though desirable, it is not required.
Newport Attractions
Newport’s historic and resort attractions are world-famous and include
nine beautiful beaches, the Cliff Walk, Ocean Drive and a series of
“firsts” in America—Touro Synagogue, the Redwood Library & Athenaeum,
the White Horse Tavern, and even America’s first organ at famous Trinity
Church. The Preservation Society of Newport County mansions—The
Breakers, Rosecliff, Marble House, The Elms, Chateau-sur-Mer, Kingscote,
The Isaac Bell House and Hunter House—are open every day of the week
with informative guided tours. Belcourt Castle, Doris Duke’s Rough
Point and Beechwood are also open to tourists. The International Tennis
Hall of Fame, the National Museum of American Illustration, the Newport
Art Museum, the Museum of Newport History, the Museum of Yachting at
Fort Adams State Park, the Naval War College Museum and Salve Regina
University, with its beautiful McKillop Library, should also be on your
visiting list. Whether it is fine dining, shopping, boating, historic
architecture, or the many cultural attractions, Newport has something
for everyone.
Accommodation and Tourist Information
For commercial hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, and all tourist related
information, kindly address your inquiries to the Newport County
Convention & Visitors Bureau, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport RI 02840
at 800-976-5122 (out-of-state) or 401-849-8098 (RI), or online at
GoNewport.com. Rhode Island tourist information is available through
the RI Economic Development Corporation, Division of Tourism, at
800-845-2000 or online at VisitRhodeIsland.com. Other informational
websites include Ocean State Online at oso.com and riroads.com.
Travel
Newport by car from New York is 3˝ hours via the New England Turnpike,
95 North to Route 138 East, then follow signs to the Newport Bridge.
From Boston 90 minutes via Route 24 South to Route 114 South. There is
air service by major carriers to the modernized T.F. Green Airport in
Warwick, with shuttle bus or taxi to Newport, and a full complement of
car rental companies. Amtrak has Acela rail service to Providence or
Kingston, located 20 miles west of Newport on Route 138. Bonanza Bus
provides service from New York to Providence, then RI Public Transit
from Providence to Newport. Bonanza Bus also services Boston and Logan
International Airport.
Gift Certificates
Newport Music Festival tickets make great gifts for any occasion. Gift
certificates are available in any amount.
Limited Edition Print and Poster
Through the largess of Rhode Island artist Maxwell Mays, the Festival is
again the recipient of a beautiful oil painting, “Music in the
Mansions.” This exclusive limited edition print is signed and numbered
1-50, and is available for $100 each. The Festival’s 35th
season poster is on sale at all concerts for $10. Order yours today.
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