Name: 50th Anniversary Opening Night Celebration
Start: 2022-10-08T20:00:00
Location: Carnegie Hall

Tine Thing Helseth

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival ends on a high note as the incomparable self-conducted Orpheus Chamber Orchestra returns to The Breakers, joined by acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw. Known for its radical approach to musical democracy, Orpheus has proven for over 50 years what happens when exceptional artists collaborate with total trust in one another. Blending the discipline of an orchestra with the spirit of a chamber group, this evening promises to be a celebration of musical excellence and creative collaboration, providing a thrilling conclusion to the festival.

Orpheus & Stefan Jackiw

Newport Classical

Every ticket is FREE for our 2025-26 Opening Night at Carnegie Hall! Whether you are a lifelong classical music aficionado or attending your first concert, we welcome you to the extraordinary musical experience of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Carnegie Hall.

Orpheus For All

Carnegie Hall

Marc-André Hamelin, a pianist praised for his “commanding technique” along with his “warmth and affection” (NY Times), makes his long-awaited debut with Orpheus to perform Mozart’s sparkling Piano Concerto No. 12. Michi Wiancko’s take on fanciful delights by Chopin and the unflinchingly honest final sonata from Schubert allow the orchestra to flesh out sounds and emotions buried within these piano masterpieces.

Orpheus & Marc-André Hamelin

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Join Orpheus in celebrating the triumphant opening of our 50th Anniversary Season with a cocktail reception, dinner, and performance. An exclusive toast with Orpheus musicians and Tine Thing Helseth will follow the concert.