Toomai String Quintet

This concert is generously presented as part of the BankNewport Community Concerts Series with additional support from the Newport County Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, a Legislative Grant of the RI House of Representatives sponsored by Rep Cortvriend & Speaker Shekarchi, and the NewportFed Charitable Foundation.

Experience a free, family-friendly outdoor concert with the award-winning Toomai String Quintet at Newport Craft! Celebrated for their inventive arrangements and passion for Latin American repertoire, Toomai highlights creative approaches to music through the lens of traditions from Cuba, Brazil, and more. A group of world-class musicians and passionate educators, Toomai combines these elements to create highly interactive programs for audiences of all ages. Set against the scenic Newport Craft Lawn with views of the Pell Bridge, this concert invites listeners to immerse themselves in the vivid sounds and stories of Latin American music. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a drink from Newport Craft’s outdoor bar!

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Alex Fortes, violin
George Meyer, viola
Hamilton Berry, cello
Andrew Roitstein, bass