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.
Shakespeare in Love: Brittnee Siemon, mezzo-soprano, Grace Lee, piano, and Kimberly Beasley, soprano
Featuring works of Handel, Mozart, Delius and others set to texts by Shakespeare. Brittnee and Kimberly will conclude the program with a rousing duet from The Merry Wives of Windsor.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Friday, October 5 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, October 6 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, October 7 @ 3:00pm
Operas in One Act: Little Red Riding Hood by Seymour Barab
An inaugural series featuring one act operas performed by Jacksonville University singers, directed by Dr. Tyler Alessi.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Sunday, October 7 @ 5pm
Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville: Brahms and Bubbles
Works to include Brahms Symphony No. 1. Champagne reception following. Free admission.
* St. John's Cathedral
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Friday, October 12 @ 7pm
129TH OPENING NIGHT – MARTIN MELITON PIANO DUO OF SPAIN
Spanish born duo-pianists ELENA MARTÍN and JOSE MELITÓN have been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most compelling talents of their generation.
* Friday Musicale
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Friday, October 12 @ 7:30pm
Student Honors Recitals
Featuring outstanding student musicians nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Sunday, October 14 @ 3pm
Intermezzo Sunday Concert: Classical guitarist Brian Luckett
Brian Luckett has performed in solo and chamber music recitals throughout the United States. Presented monthly (Sept.-June), Intermezzo concerts are free and open to the public, and reservations are not required. Free Sunday parking is available in the public garage at Duval and Main; bring your ticket into the Library for validation. Free on-street parking is also available on weekends.
* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
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Sunday, October 14 @ 5pm
Stompin' and Singin' Horn
Arty Robinson (horn) and Rachel Clifton (piano) performing works by Weirich, Mahler, Nelhybel, Gounod & Franz Strauss. Reception to follow.
Free admission; donations will be taken to benefit the Navy-Marine Corp. Relief Society.
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - Taliaferro Hall
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Tuesday, October 16 @ 7:30pm
UNF Orchestra Harmony for Humanities Concert
Featuring Dr. Andrea Venet, marimba soloist
* UNF - Lazzara Performance Hall
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Friday, October 19 @ 7:30pm
8th Annual High School Choral Invitational
The JU Choirs share the stage with outstanding high school choruses from greater Jacksonville in this annual celebration of choral music in our schools.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Saturday, October 20 @ 7:30pm
Music for the Royal Fireworks
The JU Wind Ensemble and the First Coast Wind Symphony combine to present a Masterwork Series Partner Concert featuring George Frideric Handel’s classic Music for the Royal Fireworks, written to celebrate the end of war.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Sunday, October 21 @ 6pm
A Centenary Concert: Music of Claude Debussy and Leonard Bernstein
2018 isn't over yet, so it's not too late to celebrate the music of Debussy and Bernstein in honor of the centennial of Debussy's death and Bernstein's birth. Music performed by these two giants of Western and American music include Bernstein's Clarinet Sonata; Debussy's Ariettes oubliees (Forgotten Melodies) for Tenor, plus solo music for piano. Performers: James Hall, tenor, Sunshine Simmons, clarinet, Michael Mastronicola, piano. Free admission. Reception follows
* All Saints Episcopal Church
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Tuesday, October 23 @ 7:30pm
From Russia with Love
The Jacksonville University Orchestra opens its season with a concert of Russian favorites including Glinka’s exciting Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and Mussorgsky’s tour de force, Pictures at an Exhibition. Also featured will be pianist Scott Watkins in a performance of Rachmaninoff ’s Second Piano Concerto.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Tuesday, October 23 @ 7:30pm
Pianist Denise Wright
The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
* UNF - Recital Hall
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Thursday, October 25 @ 7:30pm
JU Chamber Ensembles
Enjoy an evening of varied chamber music performed by our top student groups, including the Honors chamber ensembles.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Friday, October 26 @ 7:30pm
Beaches Fine Arts Series: Yekwon Sunwoo, piano
Gold medalist of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, 28-year-old pianist Yekwon Sunwoo has been hailed for “his total command over the instrument and its expressiveness” (San Francisco Examiner).
* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
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Friday, October 26 @ 7:30pm
Scott Watkins in Recital
Program features American composer Howard Hanson’s Symphonic Rhapsody, which Watkins discovered in manuscript in 2017, plus Schubert’s sublime Four Impromptus, Op. 90, and epic, virtuoso works by Franz Liszt. “Watkins plays with requisite clarity, but with great sweeps and washes of sound when required.” – Rorianne Schrade, New York Concert Review
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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Sunday, October 28 @ 10:30am
Organ Updates: Worship Celebration Service
The service celebrating the new pipe organ will feature the choirs and instrumentalists of Riverside Presbyterian music ministry. Pre-service music (10:30-11am) will feature Riverside Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir directed by Dave Tuttle, and organ pieces performed by Lois Gurney. The Worship Celebration service (11am-12noon) will feature guest musicians, including organist/composer Andy Clarke, The Don Thompson Chorale, and The River City Brass.
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, October 28 @ 7pm
Bach Vespers: Cantata 117 "Sei Lob und Ehr höchsten Gut"
A cantata by J. S. Bach presented in the context of a Lutheran Vespers worship service (Evening Prayer). Professional instrumentalists, soloists, and a choir of singers from the community join St. Mark's Festival Choir. Service music by Jacksonville composer (and AGO member) Bob Moore. All are invited to this worship service.
An offering will be taken.
* St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Sunday, October 28 @ 7pm
"Tricks and Treats" Halloween Organ Concert
Rich Lewis performs spooky works of Bach, Bonnet, Mussorgsky, Saint-Saens, and more on the III/92 Austin/Cornel Zimmer Chancel Organ. Special guest Mary Holladay.
Free will offering.
* Riverside Park United Methodist Church
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Tuesday, October 30 @ 7:30pm
JU Percussion Ensemble
An election year October surprise! Join Tony Steve and the JU Percussion Ensemble for a civics lesson in sight and sound featuring works by John Cage, Alice Gomez and others.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
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