Newport Classical announced two spring concerts today as part of its 2024-2025 Newport Classical Community Concerts Series.
The concerts will feature Ji Su Jung’s Percussion Playground on Sunday, April 27, at 2:30 pm at Great Friends Meeting House and Rasa Quartet and Percussion on Sunday, May 18, at 2:30 pm on the lawn at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling.
“Audiences can look forward to enjoying these casual, engaging, and welcoming concerts right in their Newport neighborhoods. Newport Classical’s Community Concerts Series is free and open to the community; advanced registration is requested but not required for both performances,” Newport Classical shares in a press release.
Newport Classical shared the following additional details about each performance;
On April 27, experience the mesmerizing artistry of percussionist Ji Su Jung at the historic Great Friends Meeting House. The first solo percussionist to receive the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Jung has captivated audiences nationwide, performing with top orchestras at renowned venues including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. Known for her depth, lyricism, and dazzling virtuosity, Jung transforms the marimba into an instrument of extraordinary expression. With a blend of traditional and contemporary music, this concert showcases the boundless possibilities of percussion in classical music and beyond. Join Newport Classical for this free, family-friendly performance in an afternoon of music and community right in the heart of Newport.
On May 18, Newport Classical welcomes the Rasa String Quartet (Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violin; Kiyoshi Hayashi, viola; Mina Kim, cello) and percussionist Brian Shankar Adler to Newport Craft. Enjoy a joyful outdoor concert celebrating each artists’ musical roots spanning from evocative Indian ragas and mysterious Argentine tangos to spirited Celtic fiddle tunes. This collaboration evokes the feelings of home and comfort inherent in our earliest musical memories, while also exploring the rhythmic connection across a wide array of genres. The program culminates in a brand-new work for string quartet and percussion by Brian Shankar Adler, inspired by this unique collaboration. Don’t miss this free, family-friendly concert on the lawn of Newport Craft, overlooking the Pell Bridge, where music and storytelling come together for a delightful afternoon.
The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival will take place from July 4-22, 2025, with programming to be announced on March 25.
For Newport Classical’s complete concert calendar, visit www.newportclassical.org/concerts
