Candlelight Sessions
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:30 pm - On Stage @ the PAC
Cozy up to Newport Symphony Orchestra musicians in an intimate, candlelit setting and experience the music up close.
From your seat on stage, just feet from the quartet, the musicians will guide you through string arrangements of some of the greatest hits of classic rock, sharing insights along the way. Surrounded by flickering candles, you’ll be immersed in the sound and energy of the performance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to revisit the classic rock era through the lens of a superb NSO string quartet—an unforgettable and truly unique performance experience.
One Night Only!
Thursday, May 14th @ 7pm
Featuring:
Casey Bozell, violin
Alberta Barnes, violin
Shauna Keyes, viola
Adrienne Welsh, cello
Playlist rumored to include:
White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane
Paint it Black – The Rolling Stones
Life on Mars – David Bowie
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Soul Man – Sam and Dave
More Than a Feeling – Boston
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
You Really Got Me – Kinks
Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Livin on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
See Me/Feel Me/Pinball Wizard – The Who
