Event Title:

Organization:

  Concert

  New England States

Start Date:

  5/8/2026

End Date:

  5/8/2026

Start Time:

  7:30 PM

End Time:

  9:30 PM

Event Info: 

  Pianist James Zijian Wei makes his highly anticipated Newport debut following a sweeping first-prize win at the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition. A standout among China's rising generation of pianists, Wei has earned international acclaim on major stages and has been recognized with top prizes at the Lang Lang Cup, the China Grand Canal Festival, and the Beijing International Chopin Competition. For his recital, Wei presents a program of Barber, Ravel, Liszt, and more showcasing the magnetic energy of a major artist on the rise.

Newport Classical's Chamber Series takes place at Newport Classical Recital Hall in downtown Newport, known for its striking architecture and excellent acoustics. The Chamber Series reaffirms Newport Classical's commitment to year-round classical music programming. Audiences are invited to enjoy performances by world-class classical musicians in a relaxed setting, with a complimentary glass of wine from Gold's Wine and Spirits.

https://newportclassical.org/event/zijian-wei-performs-ravel-and-liszt/

Location:

  Newport Classical Recital Hall

Room:

Address:

  42 Dearborn St

Phone:

  401.846.1133 x1

City:

  Newport

State/Province:

  RI