| Mar 3, 2026 |
| Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Marc-André Hamelin, piano |
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MArch 3 |
| Sponsor: |
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival |
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First Baptist Church |
| Contact: |
Robyn Lamp |
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1600 8th St |
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Fernandina Beach, FL United States |
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9042611779 |
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office@aicmf.org |
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https://aicmf.org/event/orpheus/ |
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The world-renowned, conductor-less Orpheus Chamber Orchestra brings its signature precision and collaborative energy to Amelia Island in a landmark performance featuring 11-time Grammy-nominated pianist Marc-André Hamelin.
Program to include:
Liszt: Wanderer Fantasie (after Schubert)
Schubert/Breuer: Chamber Symphony in B-flat Major |
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| Mar 4, 2026 |
| Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet |
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For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making! |
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| Mar 5, 2026 |
| Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet |
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For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making! |
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| Mar 7, 2026 |
| Gerald Clayton Quinte |
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Four-time Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Gerald Clayton is bringing his acclaimed quintet to Samueli Theater to highlight the group’s innovative approach to modern jazz.
Clayton’s compositions are intricate and thought-provoking, blending harmonic complexity with a deep sense of groove. "A stunning pianist, gifted composer and burgeoning bandleader" (DownBeat), Clayton's quintet delivers performances that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. With a focus on improvisation and interplay, their performances are a testament to the power of collective creativity.
Experience the dynamic energy and refined artistry of the Gerald Clayton Quintet and discover the future of jazz. |
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| Mar 8, 2026 |
| Cantus – Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings |
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The acclaimed eight-man a cappella group Cantus marks America’s 250th anniversary with a stirring program of works by diverse composers reflecting the nation’s immigrant heritage. Known for their impeccable blend and dynamic stage presence, Cantus has been featured on NPR’s Performance Today, performed at the White House, and won multiple awards including the Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. Their performances are celebrated for combining vocal precision with deep emotional connection. |
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| Mar 10, 2026 |
| SIX |
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“The show rocks. Party along with this celebration of her-story times SIX!” -Chicago Tribune
“Broadway's high-energy history remix reigns supreme!” -Entertainment Weekly
“FIERCELY IRRESISTIBLE! An electrifying experience from first note to last. Will make you roar for an encore.” -Chicago Sun Times
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails Six as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!" |
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| Mar 12, 2026 |
| The Bad Plus with Chris Potter and Craig Taborn |
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With The Bad Plus, acclaimed artists Chris Potter and Craig Taborn revisit the formative repertoire of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. The project is not simply a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential ensembles, it’s a continuation of the American Quartet’s spirit: a fearless commitment to musical dialogue, emotional depth, and boundary-pushing improvisation.
Founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King, whose work with The Bad Plus helped redefine modern jazz, combine with Potter’s commanding tenor saxophone and Taborn’s brilliant piano to capture the raw, exploratory energy of the American Quartet while bringing their own distinct voices to the material. |
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| Mar 13, 2026 |
| Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents: Viano Quartet & Zuill Bailey, cello |
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The award-winning Viano Quartet joins Festival favorite and GRAMMY-Award winning cellist Zuill Bailey for a night of chamber music synergy.
Program to include:
Schubert: String Quintet in C major |
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| Mar 13, 2026 |
| Newport Classical: Baritone Benjamin Appl and Pianist James Baillieu |
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Baritone Benjamin Appl, whose voice “belongs to the last of the old great masters of song” (Süddeutsche Zeitung) and whose artistry has been described as “unbearably moving” (The Times), presents Schubert's hauntingly beautiful Die Winterreise with his frequent collaborator, pianist James Baillieu. Named Gramophone Award Young Artist of the Year in 2016, Appl continues to captivate listeners with artistry that gracefully weaves timeless tradition and vivid, heartfelt expression. Appl brings this hauntingly beautiful song cycle to life, offering an unforgettable journey through loneliness, memory, and the stark poetry of winter. |
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| Mar 14, 2026 |
| The Atlanta Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro |
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With its disguises and surprises, Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" is a brilliant examination of class dynamics and human folly. Starring Rihab Chaieb as Cherubino and Sydney Mancasola as Susanna, this production is directed by Stephen Lawless and conducted by Christopher Allen. |
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| Mar 14, 2026 |
| A Hive of Creativity |
| Dates: |
March 14, 2026 |
| Auditorium: |
First Parish, Wayland |
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First Parish, Wayland |
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Wayland, MA United States |
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http://www.oldpostroad.org |
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Immerse yourself in the buzzing, convivial atmosphere of Sara Levy’s Berlin Salon gatherings! Sample a cutting-edge work by Levy’s teacher W.F. Bach, a trio she commissioned by C.P.E. Bach, inventive chamber works by Janitsch and Schobert, and engaging readings penned by Enlightenment thinkers. |
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| Mar 14, 2026 |
| Ann Hampton Callaway @ Dumbarton Concerts |
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Tribute to the American songwriting tradition with
a legend of the cabaret
Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals
In our modern world of clicks, viral hits, and quick soundbites, we often forget the appreciation a singer has for inspired songwriting. It takes a unique talent to create words and music that can touch the hearts of audiences night after night. This season, we are delighted to welcome the charming chanteuse of the New York cabaret, the incomparable Ann Hampton Callaway. In her new program, Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals, Ms. Callaway honors the songwriters who have inspired her over the course of her distinguished career. With selections by Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and many more, this recent inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame will share her insights and stories with you. Allow yourself to be drawn in and entertained while you find your own inspiration in this powerful voice. |
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| Mar 15, 2026 |
| A Hive of Creativity |
| Dates: |
March 15, 2026 |
| Auditorium: |
Old South Church, Boston |
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Old South Church, Boston |
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Boston, MA United States |
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http://www.oldpostroad.org |
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Immerse yourself in the buzzing, convivial atmosphere of Sara Levy’s Berlin Salon gatherings! Sample a cutting-edge work by Levy’s teacher W.F. Bach, a trio she commissioned by C.P.E. Bach, inventive chamber works by Janitsch and Schobert, and engaging readings penned by Enlightenment thinkers. |
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| Mar 17, 2026 |
| Goldmund Quartet |
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The Goldmund Quartet invites you to an evening of musical discovery, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Known for their passionate performances and thoughtfully nuanced interpretations, the Goldmund Quartet will present a program that blends wit, energy, and deep emotion and spans centuries of musical brilliance. Hear Haydn's witty and surprising "The Joke" Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Bacewicz's rhythmically driving and harmonically bold Quartet No. 4, and Schubert's darkly passionate and emotionally charged "Death and the Maiden" Quartet in D minor, D. 810. |
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| Mar 19, 2026 |
| Matthew Morrison |
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Matthew Morrison, known for his standout role as Will Schuester on "Glee," is a dynamic performer whose charisma and versatility have captivated audiences for years.
With a background in musical theater, Morrison effortlessly blends his impressive vocal talents with a strong acting presence, bringing depth and charm to all his performances. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
Morrison made his debut on Broadway in Footloose but his big break came when he was cast as heartthrob Link Larkin in the Tony-winning hit Hairspray. Morrison was later nominated for a Tony Award for his role in The Light in the Piazza and received a Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for 10 Million Miles. Morrison starred in the Tony-winning revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center Theater in New York and then returned to the stage as J.M Barrie in the musical Finding Neverland, for which he received two Drama Desk nominations for his ro |
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| Mar 20, 2026 |
| The Cry of Jeremiah |
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The Cry of Jeremiah by Rosephanye Powell
Excerpts from “Christus” by Felix Mendelssohn
Featuring Pablo Willey-Bustos, tenor; Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey Sr., narrator; Roberts Wesleyan Chorale, Carina Telesca, director; the Rochester Oratorio Society Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra
Mendelssohn’s Christus, his answer to Handel’s Messiah, thrillingly relates the Easter story through the fragments left to us at his passing. Together with “The Cry of Jeremiah,” by Rosephanye Powell, they make for a compelling and uplifting, Gospel-inspired evening. Rev Dr. Rickey Harvey narrates, with Pablo Bustos-Willey, tenor, and the ROS Orchestra. The Roberts Wesleyan Chorale will perform selections under the direction of Carina Telesca, and will join the ROS Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra to sing The Cry of Jeremiah as conducted by Maestro Townell.
Discounts on all advance ticket purchases including additional discounts for students and seniors. Tickets purchased at the door will be full price. |
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| Mar 20, 2026 |
| Le Consort: A Trio Sonata Soirée |
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Le Consort invites you to the baroque era, in which the trio Sonata was the most popular chamber music formation. This whirlwind program will spotlight examples by famous composers such as Bach and Telemann, alongside some unjustly neglected Baroque masters, illustrating the immense expressive range and creativity of this repertoire. With a few strokes of the two violins and cello bows and animation of the harpsichord’s keys, let yourself be teleported from the Venice of Albinoni and Gentili to the Naples of Porpora, with a visit to Telemann and Bach in Germany. The program concludes with a magnificent setting of “Follia”—the era’s most recognizable melody, and one which still resonates today. A great journey awaits you! |
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| Mar 21, 2026 |
| Augustin Hadelich, violin; Francesco Piemontesi, piano |
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“One of the most exciting violinists of his generation”
— The New York Times
“Francesco Piemontesi is one of the finest of young pianists and deserves to be fully recognised as such”
— Classical Explorer |
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| Mar 22, 2026 |
| Doodle POP |
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A mischievous duo starts to doodle… and ends up creating a whole imaginative world! What will happen as we follow their vivid drawings into this beautiful watery world? From BRUSH Theatre in South Korea, this touching and playful non-verbal show uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings, and an abundance of theatrical imagination. |
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| Mar 26, 2026 |
| Lang Lang |
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Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today—as a pianist, educator, and philanthropist, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing, the 2020 Dubai EXPO Opening Ceremony, the 2024 Reopening of Notre Dame in Paris, or just for a few hundred children in public schools, he is a master of communicating through music. |
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| Mar 26, 2026 |
| Notos Quartett |
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Let the warm glow of candlelight guide you through an evening of musical exploration with the Notos Quartet. This dynamic ensemble, known for their fiery performances and insightful interpretations, will present a diverse program featuring Walton's dramatic Piano Quartet in D minor, Mozart's gracefully poignant Piano Quartet in G minor, and Schumann's romantically ardent Piano Quartet in Eb Major, Opus 47. The intimate atmosphere created by the candlelight will allow you to fully appreciate the emotional depth and beauty of these masterworks. |
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| Mar 27, 2026 |
| Newport Classical: Ars Poetica performs Dance and Transfiguration |
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Newport Classical presents Ars Poetica, an ensemble of acclaimed musicians who share a passion for bringing historical music to the stage. Comprised of a colorful array of Baroque instruments, including viola, lute, recorder, and voice, Ars Poetica’s concerts combine innovative repertoire choices, particularly of music from the high Renaissance to early Baroque, with sophisticated interpretations. Their Newport Classical program “Dance and Transfiguration” finds its inspiration in music that has taken previous material and turned it into something new. |
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| Mar 29, 2026 |
| Ravi Shankar Ensemble |
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Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the uniquely legendary musician Ravi Shankar. In its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music. |
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