Rockport Music Gala 2026

Midsummer Celebration

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Cocktail Party and Dinner, 5 PM | Millbrook Meadow

Concert, 8 PM | Concert Hall
Shalin Liu Performance Center

Join Rockport Music for our 2026 Rockport Music Gala: Midsummer Celebration on Friday, July 10—a  memorable evening featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang.

Our elegant evening begins with cocktails and a gourmet dinner beneath a beautifully-appointed tent in the charming setting of Millbrook Meadow. Guests will then move to the newly refreshed Shalin Liu Performance Center for a special performance by internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang. Renowned for her extraordinary virtuosity, interpretive depth, and commanding stage presence, Wang will deliver a thrilling conclusion to an unforgettable night.

We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating the joy of music with you!

Yuja Wang, piano

Pianist Yuja Wang is internationally acclaimed for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty, and commanding stage presence. Renowned for both her extraordinary virtuosity and the spontaneity of her performances, she is one of the most compelling classical artists of our time, appearing regularly with the world’s leading orchestras, conductors, and musicians. As she has noted in The New York Times, “I firmly believe every program should have its own life,” a philosophy that shapes her bold and deeply personal approach to music-making.

Born into a musical family in Beijing, Wang began piano studies at an early age before pursuing advanced training in Canada and later at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Gary Graffman. Her international breakthrough came in 2007, when she stepped in for Martha Argerich as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, launching a major global career. Two years later, she signed an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon, cementing her position among the leading pianists of her generation.

Wang’s artistic daring was recently showcased in a landmark marathon performance at Carnegie Hall, where she joined Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra to perform all four of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in a single afternoon, celebrating the composer’s 150th anniversary. A passionate advocate for contemporary music, she has also given the world premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

Her recordings have earned numerous honors, including Musical America’s Artist of the Year and an Opus Klassik Award. With her fearless programming and vivid musical imagination, Yuja Wang continues to redefine the role of the classical artist in the 21st century.

Gala Table Sponsors

IMPRESARIO — $20,000 (12 VIP tickets)
Invitation to post-concert reception with the artists
Table host will be invited to 2 exclusive chamber music events featuring high profile artists

VIRTUOSO— $10,000 (8 VIP tickets)
Invitation to post-concert reception with the artists

MAESTRO — $5,000 (4 VIP tickets)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Premier concert & VIP dinner table seating
VIP post-concert dessert reception with the artists
Listing in Gala materials
Invitation to the Season Kick-off Party

Gala Tickets

BENEFACTOR — $1,250 
Listing in Gala materials

 PATRON — $900 

Rockport Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a love and understanding of music through exceptional live performances and creative learning opportunities.