The time to step out in front has arrived for saxophonist DeAndre Lettsome. The Jacksonville, Florida native arrives at the spotlight with singular style and dulcet tone on his eponymous debut album that highlights a new voice with meaningful intent. Having spent years as the go-to sideman for several North Florida ensembles, DeAndre is poised […]
Pianist and harpsichordist Hilda Huang performs at Friday Musicale, joined by clarinetist Giovanni Bertoni. Doors at 6:30 for 7pm concert, tickets $30-$40 general admission (member discount below). Hilda Huang is a modern performer of historical music who brings together traditions of performance on piano and harpsichord. Her work has earned international acclaim with the distinction […]
Daniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. He is the leading fortepianist of his generation, performing in 50+ cities per year as a sought-after soloist, director, and Lieder accompanist. He is also an esteemed educator, visiting 40+ universities as a guest artist and clinician. Daniel specializes in Viennese Classicism — especially the […]
Upright bassist Endea Owens visits the Friday Musicale with her exciting band, The Cookout. Known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist, Bassist, and Composer. She has been mentored by Jazz Icons the likes of Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter. She has toured and performed […]
Pianist Rose Shlyam Grace and flutist Sarah Jane Young perform at the Friday Musicale. This program highlights work by women composers, for piano with flute and piccolo flute. Tickets range from $10-$30. Currently on faculty at the University of North Florida, Dr. Sarah Jane Young has performed with the Tallahassee Symphony since 2005, the Pensacola […]
Creative Collaborations in Music and Story Featured Composer: Marie A. Douglas With curated works from UNF students and faculty Produced by: Dr Erin Bodnar, Dr Maureen E. McCluskey, Marie A. Douglas, and Dr Tru Leverette Hall
Alexei Romanenko is a Russian-born cellist. Romanenko was born in Vladivostok, Russia, Romanenko began playing the cello at six-years old. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory under cello professor Valentin Feygin. In 1998, Romanenko moved to the United States where he received his Artist Diploma and continued and completed his studies with cello professors Bernard […]
Join First Coast Opera for a special evening featuring songs from their upcoming production of Barber of Seville, plus select other repertoire. Features both local and touring vocalists, led by FCO Artistic Director Curtis Tucker. Dress to impress for Friday Musicale's "Night at the Opera"!
Caroline Leigh Halleck: Based in Bologna, Italy, Caroline Halleck is a free-lance saxophonist/teacher from the United States. Caroline has performed concerts throughout the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino. In the past few years she has appeared in festivals such as Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi, Ravenna Festival, Spinacorona Festival, Lago […]
Join us for an early Valentine's concert on February 13th featuring Simon Shiao (violin) and Kayo Ishimaru (harp).
Join First Coast Opera for a special evening featuring songs from their upcoming production of The Magic Flute, plus select other repertoire. Features both local and touring vocalists, led by FCO Artistic Director Curtis Tucker. Dress to impress for Friday Musicale's "Night at the Opera"!
presented in partnership with the Cummer Family Foundation Though I was born in Texas, I don’t remember much of my birthplace. Our family moved to Oklahoma when I was six. The Midwest in the 1950s was a wonderful place for a young boy. We moved to Hawai’i when I was 14. Honolulu in the 196os […]
Critically acclaimed as a “musician’s pianist,” Matthew Bengtson has a unique combination of musical talents ranging from extraordinary pianist, to composer, analyst, and scholar of performance practice, and thus is in demand as both soloist and collaborator. An advocate of both contemporary and rarely performed music, he commands a diverse repertoire, ranging from William Byrd […]
The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings. Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s […]
Praised as “one of the most outstanding talents coming up today,” American pianist Katie Mahan is capturing the attention of audiences throughout the world for her innovative musical personality, poetic interpretations, and graceful, charming stage presence. She possesses an unquestioned technical mastery combined with a kaleidoscopic palate of tone colors, and has been recognized as “a daring […]
