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NEWPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

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DATE

TIME

CODE

CONCERT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

PRICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 10
Pre-Festival Event!

6:30 p.m.

Reception*

8 p.m.

Concert

10C

Ecclesia Consort—Pre-Festival concert and reception featuring celebrated chorus in Palestrina Mass and delightful folk songs. Garden Party reception to benefit the Malkovich Concert Fund at Portsmouth Abbey.

 

Special Festival concert-only stimulus price!

The Portsmouth Abbey

School Auditorium

$20
Concert Only
$75*
Concert & Reception

Friday, July 12

11 a.m.

12A

Verdi/Wagner 1—Celebrating the 200th anniversaries of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner in a six-concert series. Early and important Wagner piano works.

The Elms

$32

4 p.m.

12B

Magical Trios—Triple your fun with trios from Duvernoy, Fuchs and Shostakovich.

CCRI Newport Auditorium

$32

9 p.m.

12C

Opening Night Concert—Inaugurating the 45th “Sapphire” Season with chamber music of Verdi and Wagner, celebrating their 200th anniversaries. Special appearance by the Ecclesia Consort of New England.

The Breakers

$42

Saturday, July 13

11 a.m.

13A

Famous Females—Compositions by women composers featuring the amazing Sonata for Viola and Piano by Rebecca Clarke. *Optional box lunch following concert at 1 p.m.

The Elms

Tent

$32
Concert
$47*
with Lunch

2 p.m.

13B

Heavenly Schubert—A Schubertiad for the soul, featuring the famous “Arpeggione” sonata. *Optional box lunch at The Carriage House preceding at 1 p.m.

The Elms

Tent

$32
Concert
$47*
with Lunch

9 p.m.

13C

Klezmer Conservatory Band in Concert—Festival debut of world renowned traditional klezmer band. A treat for music lovers of all ages.

The Breakers

$45

Sunday, July 14

11 a.m.

14A

Bon Matin (Bastille Day)—Festival salute to French composers Ravel, Debussy, Dubois and more.

The Elms

Tent

$32

4 p.m.

14B

Schumann Fantasy—An afternoon of fantastic fantasies from musical icon Robert Schumann.

The Elms

Tent

$32

 

8 p.m.

14C

Hector Olivera in Concert—Argentinean organist and showman par excellence brings his incomparable artistry to The Breakers with new repertoire to excite and entice.

The Breakers

$42

Monday, July 15

11 a.m.

15A

Scott Cuellar in Recital—Newport debut of Festival’s Young Artist-of-the-Year. Winner of Virginia Waring Competition.

The Elms

$32

4 p.m.

15B

Verdi/Wagner 2—Celebrating 200th anniversaries of Verdi and Wagner in a six-concert series.

CCRI Newport Auditorium

$32

8 p.m.

15C

Dubravka Tomšič in Recital—Legendary Slovenian pianist makes a welcomed return to Newport with music by Chopin, Debussy and Beethoven.

The Breakers

$42

Tuesday, July 16

11 a.m.

16A

Spanish Charms—Delightful program of music by Turina, de Falla and more!

The Elms

$35

2 p.m.

16B

Beethoveniad—Honoring one of the greatest masters Ludwig van Beethoven.

The Elms

Tent

$32

7 p.m.

16C1

Schwanengesang—Schubert’s vocal masterpiece featuring top Festival team of Austrian baritone Peter Edelmann and German pianist Michael Endres.

The Breakers

$25

9 p.m.

16C2

Sergey Antonov in Recital—Tchaikovsky Competition gold medal winning cellist in recital with pianist Bernadene Blaha.

The Breakers

$42

Wednesday, July 17

11 a.m.

17A

Schubert Song & Dance—Featuring the inimitable German pianist Michael Endres in a program of Schubert’s most enchanting and delightful works.

Casino Theatre

$32
$27 balcony

4 p.m.

17B

Verdi/Wagner 3—Celebrating 200th anniversaries of Verdi and Wagner in a six-concert series.

Casino Theatre

$32
$27 balcony

 

8 p.m.

17C

Inna Faliks in Recital—Festival debut of Ukrainian American pianist in a thrilling program of music by Schumann, Shchedrin, Beethoven and Shoenberg.

The Breakers

$42

Thursday, July 18

11 a.m.

18A

Schubertiad—A gorgeous program of Schubert’s music, including his ultra-famous “Trout” quintet. All-star lineup!

Casino Theatre

$32
$27 balcony

4 p.m.

18B

Agustin Anievas in Recital—Legendary American pianist in all-Mendelssohn recital.

Casino Theatre

$32
$27 balcony

7 p.m.

18C1

Baroque at The Breakers 1/François and Friends—Return of American harpsichordist Mark Kroll in a delightful early evening program of music by Couperin and Balbastre.

The Breakers
Special Stimulus Price

$20

  9 p.m.

  18C1

Ragtime Jazztime—Back by popular demand, a thrilling concert of rags and classic jazz works by Joplin, Morton, Brubeck, Stravinsky, Levant and more!

The Breakers

  $42

Friday, July 19

11 a.m.

19A

Chopiniad—Favorite music from one of our favorite composers, Frédéric François Chopin.

The Elms Tent

$32

4 p.m.

19B

Vive la France!—Sparkling works by French composers at beautiful, air-conditioned CCRI auditorium.

CCRI Newport Auditorium

$32

7 p.m.

19C

Sapphire Gala—A Festival fundraising event in support of the Festival’s 45th season. Celebrating the Festival founders and their families. Be part of this distinguished group of key Festival supporters, featuring a catered evening by Russell Morin Fine Catering and a selection of virtuosic works by Festival musicians during the event.

Rosecliff

$300

Saturday, July 20

11 a.m.

20A

Morning Mozart 1—A Festival tradition featuring the powerful Piano Quartet in G Minor. *Optional box lunch at The Carriage House following at 1 p.m.

The Elms

Tent

$35
Concert
$50*
with Lunc

4 p.m.

20B

Verdi/Wagner 4—Celebrating 200th anniversaries of Verdi and Wagner in a six-concert series. *Optional box lunch at The Carriage House preceding at 1 p.m.

The Elms

Tent

$32
Concert
$47*
with Lunc

7 p.m.

20C1

Baroque at The Breakers 2—Second installment by American harpsichordist Mark Kroll in a delightful early evening program of music by Couperin and Rameau.

The Breakers
Special Stimulus Price

$20

  9 p.m.

  20C2

Opera Night—Festival opera program to delight and thrill your inner opera fanatic. A Festival tradition featuring chamber music and vocal fireworks.

  The Breakers

  $45

Sunday, July 21

11 a.m.

21A

Beau Matin—Favorite piano and vocal music by Chopin and the gorgeous Piano Quartet No. 1 by Fauré.
*Optional box lunch at The Carriage House following at 1 p.m.

The Elms

$35
Concert
$50*
with Lunch

  2 p.m.

  21B1

Newport Summer Music—Music with a Newport connection, featuring rarities from the 19th to the 21st centuries. *Optional box lunch at The Carriage House preceding at 1 p.m.

  The Elms

Tent

$25
Concert
$40*
with Lunch

5 p.m.

21B2

Bach-Kodály—Acclaimed Czech cellist Jiří Bárta in a program of Bach Cello Suites and Kodály Cello Sonata. Ticket includes a guided tour of Touro Synagogue and entrance to the Loeb Visitors Center, a $12 value. Come early!.

Touro Synagogue
250th Anniversary

$25
Main floor
$20
Balcony

8 p.m.

21C

Tasmin Little in Recital—Festival debut of English violinist, one of the most illustrious artists of her generation. A treat for Festival audiences with a program of Mozart, Bach, Ravel and Franck.

The Breakers

$42

Monday, July 22

11 a.m.

22A1

Family Concert/No Strings Attached—Music and Conversation with violinist Tasmin Little. A charming outreach workshop for all ages, program to include works by Bach, Albéniz, Ysaÿe and Bartók.

Casino Theatre

$20
$15 balcony Children $10

  11 a.m.

  22A2

Ives Thrives—Music by Charles Ives, quintessential New Englander and one of America’s greatest composers. A delightful program of chamber music and songs overlooking beautiful Bristol, RI harbor.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

  $30

4 p.m.

22B

Agustin & Carol Anievas—Distinguished American pianists in recital featuring music of Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Carol Anievas joins her husband in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 for two pianos.

Casino Theatre

$32

$27 balcony

8 p.m.

22C

Gershwin Evening—Celebrating music both well-known and rare of a true American Classic.

Casino Theatre

$42
Main floor
$37
Balcony

10:30 p.m.

22M

Little Night Music—Songs and dances with English violinist Tasmin Little in this scintillating late evening cabaret-style program with buffet included.

Newport Grand Event Center

$30

Tuesday, July 23

11 a.m.

23A1

Ives Thrives—Music by Charles Ives, quintessential New Englander and one of America’s greatest composers. A delightful program of chamber music and songs.

The Elms

$35

 11 a.m.

  23A2

Children’s Concert—Featuring dynamic duo of pianist Frederic Chiu and storyteller David Gonzalez, featuring Peter and the Wolf and The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

$25
Children $10

4 p.m.

23B

Verdi/Wagner 5—Celebrating 200th anniversaries of Verdi and Wagner in a six-concert series.

Newport Art Museum

$32

7 p.m.

23C1

Grazia Raimondi in Recital—Italian violinist and Festival debut artist of the year2012 performs works of Prokofiev, Paganini and more!

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

$35

8 p.m.

23C2

Breakers Dream—An evening reverie featuring a treasure of chamber music including the Piano Quintet by Louis Gouvy.

The Breakers

$42

 

11 p.m.

23M

Bach by Midnight—Romanian violinist extraordinaire Eugene Tzikindelean performing Bach partitas and sontata.

Saint John’s Church

$20

Wednesday, July 24

11 a.m.

24A

Children’s Concert—Featuring dynamic duo of pianist Frederic Chiu and storyteller David Gonzalez, featuring Peter and the Wolf and The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant.

Casino Theatre

$30
$25 balcony Children $10

4 p.m.

24B

Summer Valentine—Romantic music on a Summer’s afternoon, featuring best-loved works by favorite composers.

Casino Theatre

$32

$27 balcony

8 p.m.

24C

Paganini Variations—Fantastic concert of music by superviolinist Niccolò Paganini that inspired brilliant compositions by Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Lutosławski.

Casino Theatre

$42

$37 balcony

11 p.m.

24M

Goldberg Variations—The Art of Transcription featuring Dmitry Sitkovetsky’s string trio transcription of Bach’s all-time masterpiece.

Saint John’s Church

$20

Thursday, July 25

11 a.m.

25A

Centennial Celebration—Tribute to composers who celebrate 100 years, Benjamin Britten and Witold Lutosławski.

The Elms

$35

4 p.m.

25B

Russian Icons—Special concert featuring Stravinsky’s two piano “Rite of Spring” (100th anniversary) and Rachmaninoff’s glorious Cello Sonata featuring Jiří Bárta.

Newport Art Museum

$32

9 p.m.

25C

Luigi Piovano in Recital—Thrilling Italian cellist in recital with pianist Bernadene Blaha.

The Breakers

$42

Friday, July 26

11 a.m.

26A

Verdi/Wagner 6—Festival tribute to the Verdi and Wagner with a selection of masterful works.
*Optional box lunch at The Carriage House following at 1 p.m.

The Elms Tent

$32
Concert
$47*
with Lunch

4 p.m.

26B

Gershwin Piano Works—Special recital featuring brilliant German pianist and Gershwin exponent Michael Endres. Special autographed CD giveaway.

Newport Art Museum

$35

9 p.m.

26C

The Four Seasons—Featuring Vivaldi’s masterpiece arranged for septet, with Piazzolla’s and Tchaikovsky’s own “seasons.” A thrilling concert with dazzling Italian violinist Grazia Raimondi and Festival stars.

The Breakers

$45

Saturday, July 27

11 a.m.

27A

Morning Mozart 2—Festival favorite concert of music by Wolfgang Amadeus.

The Elms Tent

$35

4 p.m.

27B

Tangofest—Tangos from around the world, including works by Argentinean Astor Piazzolla..

Newport Art Museum

 

$35

7:30 p.m.

Reception*

9 p.m.

Concert

27C

Jazz Arts Trio–Tribute to Dave Brubeck—Honoring the legendary jazz pianist. Return of Frederick Moyer and the Jazz Arts Trio by popular demand! Cocktails on The Terrace to benefit the Mark Malkovich P. Memorial Fund.

The Breakers

$100*

Reception

& Concert

$45

Concert only

Sunday, July 28

11 a.m.

28A

French Pride—A beautiful morning of music by important French composers, including a Piano Trio by Saint-Saëns.

The Elms Tent

$32

4 p.m.

28B

Fanny & Felix—Sibling rivalry amongst the immensely talented Mendelssohns.

Newport Art Museum

$32

8 p.m.

28C

Closing Concert/Piano Extravaganza—Pianistic pyrotechnics from two to eight hands with a surprise ending. A fitting end to Festival 2013!

The Breakers

$42

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