From the Kalichstein Laredo Robinson Trio to Christian McBride and Inside Straight, Beaches Fine Arts Series has another diverse season of performances and educational outreach lined up for the 2012-13 concert season. Free.
2012 - 2013 Concert Schedule
Kalichstein Laredo Robinson Trio
Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 4:00pm
St. Pauls by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Returning for their third appearance on the series, this
piano trio is “among the super-stars of the chamber
music world. Few induce as much open- mouthed rapture…”
(The Washington Post)
Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 4:30pm (please make note of concert time)
St. Pauls by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Founded in 1937 and a perennial favorite during the early
years of the series, the American Boychoir continues to
dazzle audiences with its unique blend of musical sophistication,
effervescent spirit, and ensemble virtuosity.
American Brass Quintet
Friday, November 9, 2012 - 7:30pm
St. Pauls by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
In its third appearance on the series, the ABQ will bring
“a spectacular demonstration of ensemble virtuosity.
The brilliance of their playing is matched by the extraordinary
sonics: crystalline definition, airy spaciousness,
superb presence and an overall clarity that is positively
breathtaking.” (The New York Times)
Sunday, December 9, 2012 - 4:00pm
Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center
“Even in a jazz world rammed with
guitar-fast double-bassists, McBride
is exceptional - his sound is crystalclear
throughout the range, his lines
springy and light. Add to that a band
including saxophonist Steve Nelson and vibraphone
newcomer Warren Wolf Jr, and you have a recipe for
the kind of contemporary-straight ahead set that gets
old-school jazzers misty-eyed but invites converts, too.”
(The Guardian)
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 7:30pm
St. Pauls by the Sea Episcopal Church
Tokyo String Quartet will appear on the series for the
second time, during their final season of performances.
“Few ensembles exceed the high standards of the
Tokyo Quartet. Its members here produce sumptuous,
beautifully blended sonority from their matching set of
Stradivari instruments and perform with outstanding
musical insight, unanimity and polish.” (The Strad)
Israeli pianist Alon Goldstein is a favorite of BFAS,
both in residencies and in concert. This is his third
appearance. “This young artist has style, smarts and
technique…he created a stillness around himself that
was so long and imposing in its defiance of expectations
that your ear had to be glued to everything that
came after.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Paul Jacobs
Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 4:00pm
St. John's Cathedral
The young chair of the Juilliard Organ Department
returns for a third appearance on the series, this time at
St. John’s Cathedral in Jacksonville.
“A brilliant organist...impressive clarity and lilting gait...
rollicking energy and uncanny transparency....He played
all the pieces from memory, an impressive feat and a
palpable expression of his lifelong involvement with
the music....That he received a standing ovation was no
surprise.” (The New York Times)
Pablo Ziegler Quartet
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 7:30pm
St. Pauls by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Latin Grammy Award winner Pablo Ziegler and his
Quartet return to the series for a second appearance.
“There’s no question that Ziegler takes the tango to
levels of sophistication and refinement probably undreamed
of by Piazzolla.” (The Chicago Times)
R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton, Will Chapman
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 4:00pm
St. Pauls by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
In his third appearance for BFAS, the world’s premier performer
on Native American flute, R. Carlos Nakai, brings his Wilde Boys Trio
for a special afternoon of mesmerizing music.
“Singlehandedly, … R.Carlos Nakai has raised the
music world’s consciousness in terms of traditional
indigenous music of Native North Americans with
his recordings of Native American cedar flute.”
(Dirty Linen)