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New Lullabies in Newport

On October 12 in Newport, Rhode Island, I had the pleasure of sharing an All-New Lullaby Project concert for the first Newport Classical Kids Concert.
With a Nor’easter baring down on us, we experienced 10 contemporary lullabies including premiere n. 81 by Jin Hee Han.
Over 40min of music and the kids were awesome. A few drew and moved around, others dozed off, and they all listened!
Never underestimate your audience, challenge, and present beauty. They will listen!!
 
Thank you Trevor Neal and Newport Classical team!
 
Thanks to composer Ronald Pear and Ian Wiese for coming too!
 
Watch New Lullaby Project Composer Shorts:
 

 

Newport Classical Kid’s Program
Presents
Aaron Larget-Caplan’s New Lullaby Project
October 12, 2025

Program

  • A World of Your Own (2012)                                                                                           Jim Dalton
  • Remembering (2021)                                                                                                  Laurie Spiegel
  • Ninna Nanna (2021)                                                                                               Pasquale Tassone
  • Berceuse Inquiète (2021)                                                                                               Ronald Pearl
  • Night Echoes (2025) – World Premiere (no. 81)                                                        Jinhee Han
  • Lullaby (2020)                                                                                                                  Stepan Rak
  • Stuff at Night (2024)                                                                                                   Larget-Caplan
  • Counting Backwards (2021)                                                                                      Anthony Green
  • Midnight Train (2021)                                                                                                        Ian Wiese
  • All Through the Night (2024)                                                                                   Keane Southard

New Lullaby Project

  • Begun in 2007 by Aaron Larget-Caplan, the New Lullaby Project present bridge the chasms of fear of contemporary music to audiences and composers in writing for the guitar. Since then it has premiered of over 80 New Lullabies by 75 composers from 12 countries, issued three albums and two anthologies of scores published by the American Composers Alliance.

Who’s afraid of a lullaby?!

  • There are two basic types of lullabies: one gives the listeners warmth and protection, while the second tends to be darker with hints of fear. The former calls for good dreams to the wary soul and lets him know that he will awake safely in a better tomorrow. The latter lives on the idea that night and even sleep can be dangerous. Maybe this comes from the folk tradition of tempering our demons by singing to them, voicing our fears that are greater than our worldly matters, or the simple truth that one can catch a cold if one’s feet are not fully covered while sleeping.

Rhizome Arts – New Management

Rhizome Consulting to Represent Acclaimed Guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan for Touring Residencies and Engagements

Boston, Sep. 2025 – Rhizome Consulting (RhizomeArts.com) announces a new strategic advisory and representation partnership with internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Aaron Larget-Caplan, supporting touring residencies, engagements, and the continued growth of his visionary concert program, Revolutions in Music.

Hailed by The Washington Post as “a riveting artist,” Aaron Larget-Caplan is redefining the classical guitar experience. His electrifying program, Revolutions in Music, reimagines the American sound with daring originality—spanning George Gershwin’s elegance, Leonard Bernstein’s vitality, John Cage’s experimental spark, Alan Hovhaness’s mysticism, and Florence Price’s lyrical beauty. The journey extends further, as Aaron gives new voice to the words of Edgar Allan Poe, the poetry of Paul Simon, and the iconic riffs of Eddie Van Halen—all transformed through six strings.

Rooted in Boston’s revolutionary spirit, Revolutions in Music is more than a concert: it is a bold, genre-defying celebration of liberty, imagination, and 250 years of American voices in guitar composition.

Aaron’s artistry has earned praise from critics around the world:

  • “Delicious and poetic.” – Six Strings of the World (Poland)
  • “A performer with all the skill and energy required to deliver a truly remarkable contemporary work.” – Classical Guitar Magazine
  • “Stunningly played…a fine player, with a keen ear for new music.” – Fanfare

Through this partnership, Rhizome Consulting will provide strategic advisory, representation, and touring support to expand Aaron’s performance and audience reach, develop meaningful residency opportunities, and connect communities with concerts that inspire across generations.

“Aaron is a visionary artist whose work challenges boundaries and inspires audiences in equal measure. We are honored to represent him and to share his remarkable artistry with stages and communities worldwide,” said Glauco Araujo, Creative Director of Rhizome Consulting.

About Aaron Larget-Caplan

Boston-based guitarist, composer, and recording artist Aaron Larget-Caplan is celebrated for his fearless commitment to expanding the guitar’s repertoire and his innovative approach to programming. He has performed worldwide—from Spain and Russia to venues across the United States—and is recognized for his artistry, intellect, and passionate advocacy of new music.

About Rhizome Consulting

Rhizome Consulting (RhizomeArts.com) provides strategic visioning, touring representation, and fundraising expertise for artists, ensembles, and organizations dedicated to cultural impact through the performing arts.

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