Newport Classical Music Festival - Duo Kayo

Two of our 2023 Festival Artists, violist Edwin Kaplan and cellist Titilayo Ayangade, return to Newport as the innovative pair, Duo Kayo. Making bold statements in the classical music world, Duo Kayo challenges traditional thinking about the genre, serving as a vessel for new and exciting music. Surrounded by the beautiful art collection that is the Newport Art Museum, enjoy an interdisciplinary afternoon, featuring a diverse program of intriguing pieces, from Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto to Leonard Bernstein’s “Cool” from West Side Story. 2024 Festival Artists Jordan Bak and Jonathan Swensen join Kaplan and Ayangade for the final work by Paul Wiancko, Vox Petra.

Edwin Kaplan, viola
Titilayo Ayangade, cello

Program:

VIVALDI Double Cello Concerto for Viola and Cello
(arr. Cicely Parnas)
CAROLINE SHAW Limestone and Felt
JESSICA MEYER But Not Until
PIAZOLLA La Calle 92
CURTIS STEWART New Work, Title TBD
BERNSTEIN “Cool” from West Side Story
GARTH KNOX Quartet for One
PAUL WIANCKO Vox Petra for two violas and two cellos
*Program subject to change. Full program notes available the week before the concert.

Tickets:

Premier: $60
Main: $50

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