The Telegraph Quartet make their Newport debut as part of the Newport Classical chamber music series on Friday, Jan. 24. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. The quarter will present music rarely experienced by its creators: Rebecca Clarke’s Poem for String Quartet; Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74; and Smetana’s String Quartet No. 1 in E minor, From My Life.

Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape” and “powerfully adept … with a combination of brilliance and subtlety,” the Telegraph Quartet was awarded the prestigious 2016 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Grand Prize at the 2014 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.

Newport Classical’s Chamber Series takes place at Newport Classical Recital Hall in downtown Newport, known for its striking architecture and excellent acoustics. The Chamber Series reaffirms Newport Classical’s commitment to year-round classical music programming. Audiences are invited to enjoy performances by world-class classical musicians in a relaxed setting, with a complimentary glass of wine from Greenvale Vineyards and homemade treats by Newport Classical volunteers.