Next stop on our summer tour: The Breakers! A Far Cry makes their return to Newport Classical alongside Canadian pianist Dinuk Wijeratne and acclaimed Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh.

This deeply personal and reflective program explores themes of emigration, travel, and home, featuring original compositions by Wijeratne and Azmeh in the first half. Following intermission, revel in the enchanting melodies of a young Janáček as he draws inspiration from Czech folk traditions, a lush and mesmerizing showcase for the ensemble. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of musical storytelling and global connection.

Kinan Azmeh, clarinet
Dinuk Wijeratne, piano

PROGRAM:
KAREEM ROUSTOM Dabke
KINAN AZMEH Ibn Arabi Postlude
DINUK WIJERATNE Clarinet Concerto

Intermission
JANÁČEK Idyll Suite for String Orchestra

Tickets go on sale April 10.

This concert is made possible through the generous support of The Marilyn J. Woloohojian Emerging Artists Fund, in loving memory of Marilyn and James.