Sunday
September 28
3:00 p.m.
Dances and Impressions of
South America and Beyond
Michael Nigro, guitar
Guitarist Michael Nigro presents a concert featuring a wide array of musical styles, from folkloric dances to sophisticated works full of colorful impressionism. The American Record Guide writes: Michael Nigro has arrived. He has a big sound, a smooth tone and sure-footed interpretive instincts. Nigro is head of the guitar department at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California.
Friday
October 24
7:30 p.m.
The King of Instruments
Rodney Cleveland, organ
Currently Dean of the Jacksonville chapter of The American Guild of Organists, Rodney Cleveland is Minister of Music at Lakewood Presbyterian Church. He holds the Master of Music degree from Emory University and has performed as featured soloist with The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Works will include the Sonata No. 3 of Felix Mendelssohn and Prelude and Fugue on the Name of Alain by Durufle.
Saturday
November 22
7:30 p.m.
Why We Sing
The Orange Park Chorale
Dr. Carole Clifford, director
The OPC celebrates its 15th year! Major works performed include Requiems by Brahms, Faure and Durufle; Glorias by Vivaldi and Rutter; and Masses by Randall Thompson and Robert Ray, along with a variety of other choral repertoire, both sacred and secular. The OPC takes special pride in performing works by living American composers. Carole Clifford, founder of OPC, holds the Doctor of Music from Florida State University and has taught at Florida State and Stetson University.
Sunday
January 25
3:00 p.m.
The Lantana Trio
Melissa Barrett, violin
Betsy Federman, cello
Mary McKee, piano
Join us as we present our first Fine Arts event featuring chamber music! JSO associate concertmaster Melissa Pierson Barrett joins forces with JSO cellist Betsy Federman and pianist Mary McKee. The trio will present chamber music from the 19th century's Romantic period, including the rarely-performed Trio in G Minor, Opus 17 by Clara Schumann, talented sister of the more famous Robert.
Tuesday
March 17
7:30 p.m.
Baker’s Dozen
Men's Vocal Ensemble from Yale University
This entertaining men's vocal ensemble travels from Yale University. Since the group's founding in 1947, the Baker's Dozen has taken its unique blend of traditional and contemporary songs and its spirited camaraderie to audiences across the nation. From school and community auditoriums to private Hollywood parties to the White House, the Baker's Dozen today continues its long tradition of delivering professional and energetic performances while maintaining the highest levels of friendship and musicianship.
Sunday
April 19
3:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Young Artists
Anna Lester, violin Jessica Bitter, soprano
Laura Beard, piano Matthew Young, pianO
Christianne Wolfsen, piano
Join Palms as we celebrate the finest young musical talents in our area! Anna Lester is concertmaster of The Jacksonville Youth Symphony. Laura Beard is a piano performance major at The University of Florida. Jessica Bitter won first prize in the junior division of the Brass Ring Music Competition in 2006. Christianne Wolfsen was a Brass Ring winner in 2006 and Matthew Young won the competition in 2008.
Saturday
May 16
7:30 p.m.
Catch A Rising Star
Victor Goldberg, piano
Hailed for his extraordinarily imaginative and original interpretations, the Russian-born Israeli pianist Victor Goldberg continues to fascinate audiences around the globe with his repertoire of classical masterpieces, as well as rarely performed works. Since winning the Artist Recognition Award at the 2000 International Keyboard Festival in New York and First Prize in the Arianne Katcz Piano Competition in Tel Aviv, Mr. Goldberg has concertized extensively throughout Israel, Europe and the United States.
