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Newport Classical Music Festival: Frisson

  • Emmanuel Church 42 Dearborn Street Newport, RI, 02840 United States (map)

Join us for this delightful holiday celebration as we present two spirited afternoon concerts of classical chamber music in the English Gothic Revival architecture of Emmanuel Church. The dynamic ensemble Frisson, featuring young master musicians led by oboist Thomas Gallant, will perform seasonal favorites including the Nutcracker Suite, Vivaldi’s “Winter,” Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Carol of the Bells, a Christmas Jazz Suite, and traditional carols. Following the concert, ring in the holidays with a festive reception graciously hosted by the Vestry of Emmanuel Church.

PROGRAM
HANDEL Sinfonia from Messiah
BACH Concerto for violin and oboe BWV 1060, II. Adagio
VIVALDI The Four Seasons, IV. Winter
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
TRAD Christmas Sing-Along
FRACKENPOHL A Christmas Jazz Suite
TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker Suite
TRAD Carol of the Bells

*Program subject to change