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Every year since 1969, music lovers have flocked to the opulent Gilded Age mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, for an international festival of chamber music. Filmed live at the 2007 festival, this special collection of concerts and highlights includes the Newport debut of 20-year-old American pianist Adam Golka, music by Chopin, Lizst, and Mozart, and an all-Schumann program. Approx. 15 hours on 10 DVDs. Available April 21.
Includes:
* Adam Golka. The Newport recital debut of a rising piano star.
* Chopiniana. Featuring French superstars Jean-Philippe Collard (piano) and Henri Demarquette (cello).
* Colorado Quartet 25th Anniversary Concert. A celebration with repertoire from the Quartet’s triumph at the 1st International Banff Competition.
* Listening Post. Exciting piano music and arrangements of Franz Liszt.
* Schumann Concert. The festival gala featuring world-renowned Indonesian pianist Eduardus Halim.
* Connoisseur Concert. Audience favorites throughout the year.
* Pieces of Eight. Octets and piano eight hands to please and surprise.
* All in the Family. Festival favorite couples performing ensemble.
Newport Music Fest POPS! With ever-popular pianist John Bayless.
Best of the Fest. Works by Mozart, Chopin, Gottschalk, and Bach.
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