Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville
*Listings of Jacksonville concerts advertised as FREE are compiled chiefly from online calendars. Listed concerts could be subject to change or cancellation, and additional concert listings might be added. Most venue addresses are given at left.
Friday, August 15 @ 7:30pm
Voice Recital: Matheus Coura, tenor & Jordan Rutter, countertenor
Shirley Elliott, piano
* UNF Fine Arts Center
Sunday, August 24 @ 10:45 am
Sunday Music: Timothy Edwards, violin
Followed by worship service
* UUCJ
Sunday, August 24 @ 10:45 am
Sunday Music: Timothy Edwards, violin
Followed by worship service
* UUCJ
Thursday, August 28 @ 7pm
Bob Moore: Canticle
Song cycle on 5th-Century texts by Augustine of Hippo
Bob Moore, baritone & Jim Wright, piano
* Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
2014 -2015 SEASON PREVIEW
The San Marco Chamber Music Society, Inc.
world class chamber music in the marvelous acoustics of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, FL
world class chamber music in the marvelous acoustics of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, FL
2014-2015 Concert Season
Five Sundays at 7:00 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3976 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville 32207 September 14, 2014 Concert to Benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Robert Schumann Marchenbilder for viola and piano Robert Schumann Romance for oboe and piano Madeleine Dring Trio for flute, oboe and piano Ph Gaubert Tarantella for oboe and flute J. M. Kraus Duo for flute and viola Featuring Les Roettges, flute, Rachel Clifton, piano, Eric Olson, oboe, and Ellen Olson, viola November 2, 2014 Back to BASS-ics Hoffmeister Quartet for double bass, violin, viola, and cello Tom Knific Duo for viola and bass Andrea Clearfield 3 Songs for Oboe and double bass Franz Schubert Trio in B flat, op. 471 Featuring Kevin Casseday, bass January 25, 2015 SMCMS Goes for Baroque 2015 Telemann Concerto for oboe d’amore Tartini Concerto for trumpet Featuring Julian Kaplan, trumpet and Eric Olson, oboe d’amore March 1, 2015 Percussion Concert Koppel Toccata for Marimba and Xylophone Debussy Children’s Hour arranged by Steve Merrill Nathan Daughtry Tangling Shadows for oboe and vibraphone Featuring percussionists Steve Merrill and Joel Panian May 31, 2015 Program to be announced All programs are subject to change. Please check this page for updates or ask to be put on our email list. Contact us atinfo@sanmarcochambermusic.org. |
BEACHES FINE ARTS SERIES
2014 - 2015 Concert Schedule
Italian Saxophone Quartet
Friday, October 3 - 7:30pmSt. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
The Italian Saxophone Quartet was founded in 1982 by four close
friends determined to join together to perform ensemble music for
saxophone at the very highest artistic level. Early in their career, the
quartet won a number of important chamber music competitions
including the unanimous First Prize at the prestigious “Premio Ancona”
(under the direction of Goffredo Petrassi), and in addition, were
awarded a special prize for their performance of contemporary music.
Habañerosfriends determined to join together to perform ensemble music for
saxophone at the very highest artistic level. Early in their career, the
quartet won a number of important chamber music competitions
including the unanimous First Prize at the prestigious “Premio Ancona”
(under the direction of Goffredo Petrassi), and in addition, were
awarded a special prize for their performance of contemporary music.
Sunday, October 26 - 4:00pm St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Following a highly successful 2012 US debut tour of The National
Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, this highly energetic ensemble who
are members of the orchestra will bring to you what is the “Heart
of Havana,” its music and culture. Though classically trained, Habaneros
will not only delight you with familiar pieces such as Mozart, they will
also introduce you to Latin repertoire that will surely have you clapping
and tapping!
Todd Wilson, organistSymphony Orchestra of Cuba, this highly energetic ensemble who
are members of the orchestra will bring to you what is the “Heart
of Havana,” its music and culture. Though classically trained, Habaneros
will not only delight you with familiar pieces such as Mozart, they will
also introduce you to Latin repertoire that will surely have you clapping
and tapping!
Sunday, November 9 - 4:00pmSt. John's Cathedral
Regarded across America and around the world as one of today’s
finest concert organists, Todd Wilson is head of the Organ
Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music, and Director of
Music and Worship at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition, he is Curator of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance
Hall (home of The Cleveland Orchestra), and House Organist for
the newly-restored Aeolian organ at the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
in Akron, Ohio.
Dallas Brassfinest concert organists, Todd Wilson is head of the Organ
Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music, and Director of
Music and Worship at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition, he is Curator of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance
Hall (home of The Cleveland Orchestra), and House Organist for
the newly-restored Aeolian organ at the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
in Akron, Ohio.
Friday, December 5 - 7:30pmSt. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has
become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group
has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with
a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing
entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass
repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway,
Hollywood and patriotic music.
become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group
has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with
a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing
entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass
repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway,
Hollywood and patriotic music.
Chanticleer
Sunday, January 25 - 4:00pmSt. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker
magazine, the San Francisco based GRAMMY® award winning
ensemble Chanticleer embarks upon its 37th season in 2014-15,
performing in 25 of the United States, Canada, France, Germany,
Italy and Sweden.
Kurt Elling & The UNF Jazz Ensemble 1magazine, the San Francisco based GRAMMY® award winning
ensemble Chanticleer embarks upon its 37th season in 2014-15,
performing in 25 of the United States, Canada, France, Germany,
Italy and Sweden.
Friday, February 6 - 7:30pmUNF Fine Arts Center
GRAMMY winner Kurt Elling is among the world’s foremost
jazz vocalists. He has won every DownBeat Critics Poll for the
last fourteen years and has been named “Male Singer of the
Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association eight times in that
same span. Every one of Elling’s ten albums has been
nominated for a GRAMMY.
jazz vocalists. He has won every DownBeat Critics Poll for the
last fourteen years and has been named “Male Singer of the
Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association eight times in that
same span. Every one of Elling’s ten albums has been
nominated for a GRAMMY.
Friday, March 27 - 7:30pm
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
The Saint Thomas Choir School houses, nurtures and educates
the boy choristers of the world-renowned choir of Saint Thomas
Church Fifth Avenue. Founded in 1919, and located in the
heart of New York City, Saint Thomas Choir School is the only
church-affiliated boarding school of its kind in the United States.
Sean Chen, Crystal Award Winner, 2013 Cliburn Competitionthe boy choristers of the world-renowned choir of Saint Thomas
Church Fifth Avenue. Founded in 1919, and located in the
heart of New York City, Saint Thomas Choir School is the only
church-affiliated boarding school of its kind in the United States.
Sunday, April 12 - 4:00pmSt. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Pianist Sean Chen is being hailed as a rising star with a "million-volt
smile" and a "formidable set of fingers" (Dallas Morning News).
In 2013 Chen won the American Pianists Association's DeHaan
Classical Fellowship, one of the most lucrative and significant prizes
available to an American pianist. He also won Third Prize at the
14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, becoming the first
American to reach the finals since 1997Republic.
smile" and a "formidable set of fingers" (Dallas Morning News).
In 2013 Chen won the American Pianists Association's DeHaan
Classical Fellowship, one of the most lucrative and significant prizes
available to an American pianist. He also won Third Prize at the
14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, becoming the first
American to reach the finals since 1997Republic.
FRIDAY MUSICALE - OPENING NIGHT CONCERT: SEAN LEE, VIOLIN & PETER DUGAN, PIANO
Friday, October 3, 2014, 7:30pm Concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00pm Violinist Sean Lee and pianist Peter Dugan present an all-Beethoven program featuring three Sonatas for Violin and Piano. Ludwig van Beethoven's (1770-1827) work is often grouped into three periods: the Early, Middle, and Late Periods--this program features one sonata from each,...
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MARIA KNAPIK, SOPRANO & MICHEL BROUSSEAU, PIANO
Sunday, November 2, 2014, 3:00pm Concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:30pm Pieśni – Chopin’s Songs for Voice and Piano Maria Knapik * Michel Brousseau Polish-born Soprano Maria Knapik and Montreal pianist and conductor Michel Brousseau offer a concert dedicated to Chopin’s most beautiful melodies for voice and piano. Showcasing a profound romantic sensibility, these...
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