Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

06/02/2026

Music Director Ruth Reinhardt shares in the video below why the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School, the Orchestra and your support of both are so important to this community. We hope that you'll give generously. Funds raised support:

*Orchestra concerts at The VETS, and in communities around the state that reach over 100,000 people annually - many free and all with affordable pricing options.

*Financial aid for the Music School so that 1,200 plus students can participate in lessons, classes and ensembles based on their passion, talent and dedication - not their ability to pay, including Victoria's Dream Project students.

*Link Up education program, which supports teachers and furthers music literacy for over 10,000 students in grades 3-5 from over 90 schools across our region each year.

Give the gift of music! Visit donate.riphil.org/gala or call 401-248-7034 to donate today!

https://youtu.be/Oo1TjHp0-Ro

From the RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School's 2026 Gala Fund ...

05/29/2026

Weather ruining your plans for tomorrow? Trade the umbrellas and canceled cookouts for something unforgettable instead. 🌧️➡️🎹

Tomorrow night, experience the extraordinary artistry of Daniil Trifonov performing Rachmaninoff live, conducted by Ruth Reinhardt — the kind of performance that stays with you long after the storm passes. Warm hall, world-class music, and a perfect excuse to make your Saturday feel extra special.

When the weather disappoints, great music delivers.

🎟️ Don’t let tomorrow go to waste — grab your tickets now. Visit riphil.org/gala-26 or call 401.248.7000.

https://youtu.be/kAPEvEIENGo?si=9IpDmfPwxjola5Ze

05/27/2026

"Of all the great piano concertos, “Rach 3” contains the highest number of notes per second in the solo part. Yet its extraordinary demands go far beyond mere mechanical virtuosity – this arguably last great romantic piano concerto is also steeped in introspection and nuance. The melody in the opening bars, reminiscent of an ancient Russian liturgical chant, was meant, in Rachmaninoff’s own words, to 'sing on the piano as a singer would.'”

THE STORY BEHIND: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No.3. 2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff: THIS SATURDAY, May 30 at 5pm at The Vets. Learn more about the concert and purchase tickets starting at $40 at riphil.org/2026-gala, 401-248-7000.

Providence Art Culture Tourism Providence Tourism Council Daniil Trifonov

https://www.riphil.org/the-story-behind-rachmaninoff-s-piano-concerto-no-3

On May 30, Music Director Ruth Reinhardt and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present 2026 ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION: TRIFONOV PLAYS RACHMANINOFF with pianist Daniil Trifonov.

05/22/2026

"Igor Stravinsky, though irrefutably known today, alongside Bartók, as one of the giants of modern music, was not Sergei Diaghilev’s first choice for an ambitious new project designed to the centerpiece for 1910 Paris season of the newly formed Ballet Russes. 'The Firebird', based on a character from Russian folklore symbolizing rebirth, beauty, and magic, was to be a comprehensive, seamlessly integrated work of art encompassing music, theater, and visual design, so not just any composer would do."

THE STORY BEHIND: Stravinsky's "The Firebird:" Suite (1919). 2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff: Saturday, May 30 at 5pm at The Vets. Learn more about the concert and purchase tickets starting at $40 at riphil.org/2026-gala, 401-248-7000.

Providence Art Culture Tourism Providence Tourism Council Daniil Trifonov

https://www.riphil.org/the-story-behind-stravinsky-s-firebird-suite-1919

On May 30, Music Director Ruth Reinhardt and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present 2026 ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION: TRIFONOV PLAYS RACHMANINOFF with pianist Daniil Trifonov.

05/21/2026

Still deciding? Before the first note sounds, here are seven reasons you’ll want to secure your seats for next Saturday's 2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff today:

🎹 1. A Once-in-a-Generation Virtuoso
Daniil Trifonov is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. His technique is astonishing — effortless speed, clarity, and power — but always in service of the music, not flash for its own sake.

🏆 2. Major International Prize Winner
He won both the Gold Medal and Grand Prix at the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition (one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world). That win launched his international career overnight.

🌟 3. Praised by Legends
After hearing him, Martha Argerich famously said he has “everything and more.” Praise from an icon like Argerich carries enormous weight in the classical world.

🎼 4. Deep Connection to Rachmaninoff
Trifonov has recorded and performed Rachmaninoff extensively, including the complete piano concertos. Critics often note that he combines Russian intensity with poetic lyricism — an ideal match for Rachmaninoff’s sweeping emotion and technical demands.

🎶 5. More Than a Performer
He’s also a composer. That creative mind gives his interpretations unusual depth — he shapes phrases and colors in ways that feel spontaneous and imaginative.

🌍 6. International Star Power
He performs regularly with the world’s top orchestras and in major halls like Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, and the Concertgebouw — making his first appearance with the RI Phil a major event.

❤️ 7. Emotional Range
Audiences often remark that he can move from thunderous power to intimate delicacy within a single phrase. For Rachmaninoff, that emotional sweep is electrifying.

Experience Daniil Trifonov live in concert when he joins Music Director Ruth Reinhardt, violist Matthew Sinno and your RI Philharmonic Orchestra for the following program:

BARTÓK: Viola Concerto, Mvts. II & III
(Featuring Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School Matthew Sinno, Associate Principal Viola, Dallas Symphony Orchestra)

STRAVINSKY: The Firebird: Suite (1919)
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No.3

Tickets start at $40, call 401.248.7000 or visit riphil.org/2026-gala to purchase today!

05/20/2026

https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-philharmonic-orchestra-announces-2026-summer-pops-schedule-music-free-events-roger-williams-rosecliff-mansion-musicals-may-18-2026

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra announced their 2026 Summer Pops schedule.

05/20/2026

"In this concerto, countless music lovers have discovered a profoundly lyrical, spiritual and life affirming work. Next Saturday, we will hear the final two movements, performed by Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School Alumnus Matthew Sinno, as they evolve from moments of great reverence and pathos to infectious expressions of folk-inspired exuberance. There is good reason that this is the most performed and recorded viola concerto in history."

THE STORY BEHIND: Bartók's Viola Concerto. 2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff: Saturday, May 30 at 5pm at The Vets. Learn more about the concert and purchase tickets starting at $40 at riphil.org/2026-gala, 401-248-7000.
Providence Art Culture Tourism Providence Tourism Council Daniil Trifonov

https://www.riphil.org/the-story-behind-bartoks-viola-concerto

On May 30, Music Director Ruth Reinhardt and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present 2026 ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION: TRIFONOV PLAYS RACHMANINOFF with pianist Daniil Trifonov.

05/18/2026

MEET THE SOLOIST: Daniil Trifonov. 2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff conducted by Music Director Ruth Reinhardt: May 30 at 5pm at The Vets. Learn more about the concert and purchase tickets starting at $40 at www.riphil.org/2026-gala, 401-248-7000.
Providence Art Culture Tourism Providence Tourism Council

https://www.riphil.org/meet-the-soloist-daniil-trifonov

Background: Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov (dan-EEL TREE-fon-ov) is a solo artist, champion of the concerto repertoire, chamber and vocal collaborator, and composer. Combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, his performances are a perpetual source of wonder to au...

05/15/2026

MEET THE CONDUCTOR (and RI Philharmonic Music Director): Ruth Reinhardt. 2026 Annual Gala Celebration - Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff with pianist Daniil Trifonov, May 30 at 5pm at The Vets. Tickets available starting at $40 at riphil.org/2026-gala, 401-248-7000.

Providence Art Culture Tourism Providence Tourism Council

https://www.riphil.org/meet-the-music-director-ruth-reinhardt

Background:  German conductor Ruth Reinhardt is building a reputation for her keen musical intelligence, programmatic imagination, and elegant performances.