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All concerts are held at St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1150 Fifth Street North (between 11th and 12th Avenues North) in Jacksonville Beach, unless otherwise noted. All concerts are FREE and seating is first come, first served. Doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain.
Sunday, September14, 2008 at 3:30 PM | America's Dream Chamber Artists
America's Dream Chamber Artists (ADCA) is America's newest and most exciting chamber music society. Something of this scope and vision has not been created in the classical music world for well over 30 years. ADCA intends to change the face of chamber music by enlivening its future by presenting chamber music in a renewed and energized manner, making it approachable and enjoyable to all kinds of audiences.
ADCA's dynamic and inspiring performances represent a fresh approach to chamber music that challenges tradition, taking one right to the core of what chamber music was always meant to be by removing the formality of the concert hall and replacing it with a more personal relationship with the audience. ADCA's continual goal is to promote the art of classical music through its performances and by providing vital educational and outreach programs to the community.
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 3:30 PM | Imani Winds
Since 1997, the Grammy nominated Imani Winds has been enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire with European, American, African and Latin American traditions. As their Swahili name Imani ("faith") denotes, the five unabashedly adventurous musicians have followed their mission closely, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with their dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, and inspirational outreach programs.
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM | Irvin Mayfield and Raymond Markham
Irvin Mayfield, the latest in a long line of New Orleans trumpeters, is the consummate Crescent City musician. At only 30, he has quickly established himself as one of the most decorated and recorded jazz musicians of his generation. Mayfield is a versatile trumpeter, bandleader, composer and arranger, a passionate spokesman for the rich history and cultural significance of jazz and the city that birthed it. Appointed the Cultural Ambassador of the City of New Orleans in 2003 by the United States Senate, Congress and other governmental agencies, his name has become synonymous with the still-unfolding legacy of America’s only indigenous music.
Ronald S. Markham, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Inc., (NOJO) is a New Orleans native. As co-founder, CEO and President of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Inc., Mr. Markham presides at the
helm of one of New Orleans' most promising organizations dedicated to the preservation, performance and celebration of authentic New Orleans jazz. Under his leadership, the non-profit organization’s first accomplishment was assembling an outstanding big band orchestra led by its Artistic Director Irvin Mayfield, which currently employs 22 of the finest New
Orleans talent.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 3:30 PM | Romeros Guitar Quartet
A veritable institution in the world of classical music, the quartet has dazzled countless audiences and won the raves of reviewers worldwide. Celedonio Romero, founder and creator of The Romeros guitar dynasty, died on May 8, 1996 in San Diego, California. As the family says, "the spirit of the quartet is him; all our concerts now will be to pay homage to him"; his sons and grandsons continue Celedonio's legacy.
To some fortunate musicians, it is given to rise to the peak of a musical art form; to some very few musicians, it is given to originate an art form. The Romeros have achieved both. In a lengthy feature article The New York Times said: "Collectively, they are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today; in fact, they virtually invented the format."
In the words of Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo, "The Romeros have developed the technique of the guitar by making what is difficult to be easy; They are, without a doubt, the grand masters of the guitar."
Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM | Daniel Sullivan
American organist Daniel Sullivan's creative interpretations, musical depth and engaging stage presence, combined with his command of a varied repertoire ranging from Renaissance to contemporary works, are earning him a place among the next generation of prominent concert organists.
He is a native of Wisconsin who holds the Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School where he studied with Paul Jacobs, and degrees from Yale University where he studied with Thomas Murray and from the Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio where he studied with Haskell Thomson. He is currently a C. V. Starr Doctoral Fellow at Juilliard, where he is delighted to continue his work with Paul Jacobs. Mr. Sullivan was appointed to the faculty of The Juilliard School in the fall of 2008 to teach their organ literature class.
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM | Alon Goldstein -"The Love Triangle"
Music by Brahms, Clara and Robert Schumann and readings from their letters.
Alon Goldstein is one of the most respected young pianists on the international scene. Admired for technical prowess and musical intelligence, he is poised to lead his talented generation. Goldstein earned his masters degree from the Peabody Conservatory, where he worked intensively with Leon Fleisher. He has earned glowing recommendations from Fleisher, Claudio Abbado, and Zubin Mehta, among others.
In recent seasons, Mr. Goldstein has played with the Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Baltimore, Seattle, Vancouver, and Saint Louis Symphony orchestras under such conductors as Raphael Frübeck de Burgos, Peter Oundjian, and Leon Fleisher.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 3:30 | Richard Stoltzman and the FSU Jazz Ensemble
UNF Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Hall
Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman's virtuosity, musicianship and sheer personal magnetism have made him one of today's most sought-after concert artists. As soloist with more than a hundred orchestras, as a captivating recitalist and chamber music performer, as an innovative jazz artist and appearances on nearly fifty recordings, Stoltzman has defied categorization, dazzling critics and audiences alike throughout many musical genres.
"His mastery of the clarinet and his impeccable musicianship are no secret by now, but one who has not heard him play for a time can easily forget how rich and fluid the instrument can sound from top to bottom of its range. If Mr. Stoltzman is not one of a kind, who might the others be?"
- The New York Times