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.
Tuesday, February 5 @ 7:30pm
Concerto Showcase Concert
Dr. Simon Shiao, conductor
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 @ 10:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
25th Annual Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival
Dr. Clarence Hines, director
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Wednesday, February 6 @ 12:30pm
Wednesday Happening: Tugce Tari, piano
Ms. Tari earned music degrees at the Istanbul University State Conservatory and at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. She has performed recitals and chamber music concerts throughout the United States and in Europe. If you would like to stay for the lunch following the concert in Bittinger Hall, please RSVP by Monday, February 4, to the church office 355-4585.
Wednesday, February 6 @ 6-7:30pm
Promendade! Art Walk Concert, featuring the JU Chamber Strings
Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a free program of music for string ensemble as part of its Promenade! First Wednesday Art Walk Concerts series. Students from Jacksonville University will perform under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson, with guest cellist Dr. Shannon Lockwood. The free concert will include works by Handel, Faure, Mozart, Mascagni, Mendelssohn, and local composer Piotr Szewczyk. Free parking is available in the public garage on Duval Street at the corner of Main Street.
Sunday, February 10 @ 4pm
Beaches Fine Arts Series: Paul Jacobs, Organ
The young chair of the Juilliard Organ Department returns for a third appearance on the series.
Tuesday, February 12 @ 7:30-9pm
First Coast Wind Ensemble: Music of Robert Sheldon
A 60-member community music organization led by conductors Artie Clifton and Don Zentz. The concert will feature the music of award-winning American composer Robert Sheldon. His 200 compositions for wind band are some of the most performed works in American music education. The concert will also feature the music of William Grant Still, James Weldon Johnson, Leonard Bernstein, Brian Balmages and Terig Tucci.
Wednesday, February 13 @ 7:30pm
Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents Trio di Colore
Dr. Guy Yehuda, Artistic Director
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Friday, February 15 @ 11:30am & 7:30pm
Trio di Colore
Dr. Guy Yehuda, clarinet, Lambert Chen, viola, Jimmy Briere, piano
• Friday Musicale
Sunday, February 17 @ 4pm
Guitarist Michael Nigro
Celebrating the release of his new recording, "A Journey Through Latin America," Mr. Nigro will be visiting us from California where he teaches at Southern Vanguard University. He will perform works by Latin American composers and share stories about the composers and their musical works.
• All Saints Episcopal Church
Sunday, February 17 @ 6pm
JU Voice Majors
Voice majors from the voice studios at Jacksonville University under the direction of Kimberly Beasley, Assistant Professor of Voice will be presenting a program of opera and musical theatre, as well as scenes from the JU opera productions for the spring, Street Scene, by Kurt Weill, also directed by Kimberly Beasley.
• Friday Musicale
Friday, February 22 @ 7:30pm
Sing into Spring! Vocal Showcase
Featuring UNF Choral Ensembles and Student Soloists Dr. Cara Tasher, UNF Director of Choral Activities/conductor
Saturday, February 23 @ 7:30-9pm
Guest Composer/Conductor Robert Sheldon
Partner concert by the First Coast Wind Ensemble and the Jacksonville Private Schools Honor Band will take place at Jacksonville University, performing Sheldon's Stormchasers, Rhapsodic Celebration, Iberian Escapades, Velocity and Danzas Cubanas.
Monday, February 25 @ 7:30pm
Faculty Recital: Dr. Erin K. Bennett, piano
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Thursday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
Guest Artist Recital: Michelle Huang, piano
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