Schedule:
11:00 a.m: Harp and Harmony
Harpist Emily Levin returns to Newport for a mesmerizing concert at The Elms, joined by violinist Julia Choi (1st violin, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) and cellist Christine Lamprea (Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner). This newly formed trio, Ember, will share works from their debut album Birds of Paradise, blending the rich sounds of violin, cello, and harp. The program will feature pieces by Reena Esmail, Angélica Negrón, Henriette Renié, and more, showcasing the ensemble’s dynamic interplay of textures and emotions all set against the historic setting of The Elms.
Julia Choi, violin
Christine Lamprea, cello
Emily Levin, harp
Program
Reena Esmail Saans
Ravel Selections From Sonata For Violin And Cello, M. 73
Liszt Le Rossignol
(Tran. Renié)
Ibert Trio For Violin, Cello And Harp
Angélica Negrón Ave Del Paraïso
Henriette Renié Trio
Location: The Elms
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8:00 p.m: Palaver Strings explores Folk Music Around the World
This concert is made possible through the generous support of Ms. Virginia Gambale and Dr. Austin Feeney.
Palaver Strings, a dynamic musician-led ensemble brings an evening of stirring performances to The Breakers, showcasing their commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. Praised for their ability to “command a stage on their own terms” (The Boston Globe), the ensemble explores folk music from around the world, addressing themes of heritage, belonging, and resilience. The program features Kareem Roustom’s new work ḥawwāsh inspired by a traditional Arab line dance, alongside Palaver’s arrangement of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, Kinan Azmeh’s Syrian Dances, and more, celebrating folk music as a powerful vehicle for both strength and joy.
Program
Sidney Boquiren A Prayer For Immigrants
Maya French/Jaime Oshima Moth
Pétalo Selser Deriva
Bongani Ndodana-Breen Apologia At Umzimvuba
Trad Three Balkan Folk Songs (Arr. Lysander Jaffe)
Bartók Romanian Folk Dances (Arr. Alexander Goodin And Lysander Jaffe)
Kinan Azmeh Syrian Dances
Kareem Rouston Syrian Folk Songs For String Orchestra, Book 1 (Arr. Kareem Roustom)
Kareem Roustom ḥawwāsh
Location: The Breakers
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