Newport Classical
MISSION: To celebrate classical music as a living art form through inspiring concerts in intimate and historic locations.
VISION: Newport Classical embraces “Timeless Music for Today” through exceptional concert presentations, and prioritizes meaningful education and engagement opportunities that inspire, instill civic pride in the community, and embrace diversity of expression and artistic interpretation.
Originally founded in 1969 as Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport, Inc. and previously known as Newport Music Festival (NMF), Newport Classical has a rich and adventurous musical legacy, presenting American debuts of international artists and rarely heard works.