Hidden Newport aims to make the music-making of the Newport String Quartet accessible from the comfort and safety of home, and give our supporters the opportunity to share the music with loved ones, near and far.

The Newport String Project will present the second concert in their series Hidden Newport, showcasing some of Newport’s most beautiful and unusual locations through virtual chamber music concerts.

This performance, premiering on February 7th at 2 pm on YouTube, spotlights the Belmont Chapel, situated in the heart of the Island Cemetery. While its Gothic profile is a familiar sight to many, the interior is still relatively unknown. The Newport String Quartet brings to life the intricate mosaics and stained-glass art with music by Caroline Shaw and Andrea Tarrodi.

To learn more about the Belmont Chapel Foundation, visit https://belmontchapelfoundation.org.

Watch the free concert HERE on our Youtube channel.

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