West Side Story is a singular, iconic musical theater work that combines the genius of Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins, and Arthur Laurents. Based on Shakespeare’s play Romeo & Juliet, the musical stylizations draw heavily from jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and Mexican sources.

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America@250

Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts

Our 2025/26 Season kicks off with Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto No. 5 and Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony No. 9. Pianist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner, 2022 Concert Artists Guild winner, returns as soloist. Paolo Bortolameolli, associate conductor of the LA Philharmonic, returns to lead this concert of much-loved repertoire including Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture.

Opening Weekend: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony

Phoenix Convention Center

Fate & Fury: Beethoven’s Fifth

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

27-year-old Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner was selected First Prize Winner of the 2022 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Named a Gilmore Young Artist, an honor awarded to the most promising American pianists of the new generation, his multi-faceted artistry has been featured in the New York Times, CBS, PBS, NPR, CNN International, Mexico News Daily, the Wall Street Journal, and WDR-Arte.

Mexican Montage

DuPage Symphony Orchestra

Join us at the Steamboat Art Museum for a performance from Eleni Katz and Llewellyn Sanchez Werner as a part of our 2025 Intersections: Music at the Museum series presented by Strings Music Festival and the Steamboat Art Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm, 6:00pm music, and a Q&A with the artists at 6:45pm. These free events are open to music lovers of all ages!

Intersections: Music At The Museum Featuring Eleni Katz And Llewellyn Sanchez-werner

Strings Music Festival

Join returning Festival Artist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner for an invigorating afternoon piano recital at historic Emmanuel Church, known for its breathtaking English Gothic Revival architecture that enhances the acoustic ambiance. “A gifted virtuoso,” (San Francisco Chronicle) Sánchez-Werner quickly became a beloved pillar of the Newport Classical Music Festival, bringing technical prowess and passion to every electrifying chamber performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him in a recital that showcases his tremendous talents as a soloist.

Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner Live

Emmanuel Church Newport

Experience the emotional depth of John Williams’ haunting Schindler’s List and the nostalgic charm of E.T., alongside the adventurous spirit of Indiana Jones. Journey through the realms of fantasy with enchanting selections from Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, and Lord of the Rings, as the magic of film meets the beauty of chamber music. Relive the magic of blockbuster classics performed by our resident Festival Artists at the beloved Blithewold Mansion―the perfect summer outing for classical music lovers and film buffs alike.

Classical Movie Music

Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

Newport Classical returns to the picturesque Castle Hill Inn for a mesmerizing and thoughtfully curated program of works for two pianos featuring the dynamic talents of American pianist Drew Petersen and beloved returning Festival Artist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner. Be transported to a realm of musical enchantment as these two young virtuosos ignite the keys with passion and precision, where the gentle ocean breeze harmonizes with the melodies, creating an atmosphere of pure magic and musical bliss. 

Two Pianos are Better than One

Castle Hill Inn

Experience a morning of musical mastery at The Elms as our esteemed Festival Artists enchant you with an extraordinary concert of piano trios. Delve into the rich tapestry of classical repertoire, starting with Beethoven’s lively and nimble Piano Trio in B-flat Major, then journeying through Elfrida Andree’s evocative and dramatic Piano Trio in G minor, before culminating in the sublime beauty of Schumann’s revered Piano Trio No. 1. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and virtuosity of these compositions, performed with passion and precision by our resident artists, promising a morning of enchantment and musical delight not to be missed.

Piano Trios

Newport Classical

Composer, author, lecturer, and performer Bruce Adolphe, also known as the Piano Puzzler on public radio, has created a substantial body of musical works inspired by science, visual arts, and human rights. Join us for a memorable afternoon with Bruce and friends to support and uplift working-class and immigrant communities through this benefit concert for We Are CASA.

Communities Rising: A We Are CASA Benefit Concert

Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space

Introduce your children to the fundamentals of classical music in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Plunge into an underwater world shaped by music, poetry, and striking ocean imagery. Meet fun sea creatures from a playful pufferfish to a giant octopus, all brought to life in Bruce Adolphe's narration and music (featuring a chamber ensemble with piano, strings, winds, and percussion).

Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 21, 2026

Communities Rising: A We Are CASA Benefit Concert · Symphony Space

May 8, 2027

Oceanophony · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Past events

May 16, 2026

America@250 · Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra

3 - 5 Oct, 2025

Opening Weekend: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony · Phoenix Symphony

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Concerto No. 2 by Liszt

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) by Beethoven

Phoenix Symphony

Piano in Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin

Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Oceanophony by Adolphe

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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