Cellist Alexander Hersh has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting and creative talents of his generation. Alexander is a top prize winner of the: Walter W. Naumburg International Cello Competition (2024), Pro Musicis International Award (2022), Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant (2020), Astral Artists National Auditions (2019), National Federation of Music Clubs Biennial Young Artist Competition (2019), New York International Artists Association Competition (2017), Schadt String Competition (2016), Hellam Young Artists Competition (2015), and the Luminarts Classical Music Fellowship (2016). Recent and upcoming concerto engagements include the Houston Symphony, Boston Pops, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Jefferson Symphony orchestra, Symphony Parnassus, Saint Paul Civic Symphony, and the Dupage Symphony Orchestra. Recital and chamber music engagements, past and present, include Carnegie Weill Hall, Marlboro Music Festival, Chamber Music Northwest, Ravinia, Caramoor, Music@Menlo, Pro Musica San Miguel de Allende, Miami Chamber Music Society, Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series, Tri-County Concerts, Perlman Music Program, Lucerne Festival Academy, I-M-S Prussia Cove, Amsterdam Cello Biennale, Kneisel Hall, and Domaine Forget.

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Alexander Hersh named a top prize winner of the 2024 Naumburg International Cello Competition.

Upcoming Performances
Set against the stunning backdrop of The Elms, this intimate performance will explore Ravel’s unparalleled mastery of orchestration, from his elegant Sonatine for Piano to his String Quartet in F Major, dedicated to his teacher Gabriel Fauré. The program will highlight his emotional depth and distinct style, inviting you to experience Ravel’s enduring legacy in a personal and immersive setting within the historic atmosphere of The Elms, honoring a composer whose works continue to resonate across generations.
Step into the historic Emmanuel Church for an afternoon of French quintets from the 19th and 20th centuries, performed by the Festival Artists. Paired with Emmanuel Church’s stunning English Gothic Revival architecture, the ensemble brings a fresh perspective to these classic pieces in a program highlighting the rich musical tradition of French composers, featuring works by Louis Gouvy, Reynaldo Hahn, and Jean Cras. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon that celebrates the beauty of French music and the exquisite acoustics of one of Newport’s most charming venues.
Scott Yoo and the Festival Artists will take you on a "museum docent's tour" of John Adams' Chamber Symphony during this one-hour event. He and the musicians will discuss the pieces' histories, the composers' influences and musical styles, and perform some selections. These are amazing opportunities to learn a little more about this great music before you attend the concerts.
