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Newport Classical Music Festival - A Far Cry

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 08:00pm

Newport Classical Music Festival

The Breakers

44 Ochre Point Ave

Newport, RI, 02840

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Experience the captivating return of GRAMMY®-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry to Newport, joined by Canadian pianist Dinuk Wijeratne and acclaimed Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. This deeply personal and reflective program explores themes of emigration, travel, and home, featuring original compositions by Wijeratne and Azmeh in the first half. Following intermission, revel in the enchanting melodies of a young Janáček as he draws inspiration from Czech folk traditions, a lush and mesmerizing showcase for the ensemble. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of musical storytelling and global connection.

Kinan Azmeh, clarinet
Dinuk Wijeratne, piano

Program:

KAREEM ROUSTOM Dabke
KINAN AZMEH Ibn Arabi Postlude
DINUK WIJERATNE Clarinet Concerto
JANÁČEK Idyll Suite for String Orchestra
*Program subject to change. Full program notes available the week before the concert.

Tickets:

Premier: $100
Orchestra: $85
Main: $65
Side and Rear: $50

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