Newport Classical Presents: Magdalena Kuzma in Rachmaninoff, Chopin & More

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Praised as a "standout" with "star quality" by Opera News, Polish-American soprano Magdalena Kuzma is establishing a name for herself in both concert and operatic repertoire. Recent accolades include being named a winner of the 2021 ACPC Marcella Sembrich Vocal Competition and the CT District of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. Her recital explores many facets of the word home in music by Barber, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more. Newport Classical presents its nine-concert Chamber Series from September 2023 to June 2024 at its home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall, bringing timeless music for today to Newport year round.

Newport Classical is a premier performing arts organization that welcomes people of every age, culture, and background to intimate, immersive musical experiences. The organization presents world-renowned and up-and-coming artistic talents at stunning, storied venues across Newport - an internationally sought-after cultural and recreational destination.

Newport Classical's 2023-2024 Chamber Series includes Young Concert Artists on Tour, featuring today's emerging star performers; internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians violinist Chad Hoopes and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott; violinist William Hagen, hailed as a "brilliant virtuoso" by The Dallas Morning News, with pianist Orion Weiss; rising-star pianist Eric Lu, described by The Guardian as "a veritable poet of the keyboard;" the Galvin Cello Quartet, which burst onto the scene after capturing the Silver Medal at the 2021 Fischoff Competition; Eleni Katz and Evren Ozel in a program celebrating the many facets of the bassoon; the award-winning Balourdet Quartet, which recently won the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition; soprano Magdalena Kuzma, praised as a "standout" with "star quality" by Opera News; and powerhouse pianist Asiya Korepanova.

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