Festival Favorite the Dover Quartet is joined by master clarinetist David Shifrin (longtime Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Chamber Music Northwest) for Mozart’s timeless Quintet as well as his dramatic Piano Quartet in G Minor with AICMF Artistic Director William Ransom.

Enjoy two Musical Stories- Paddington Bear’s First Concert and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Designed for young listeners but perfect for audiences of all ages, the dazzling Julie Coucheron, pianist, performs, and Susan Dodge’s delightful Amelia Island Dance Festival dancers will add to the festivities.

Dobro master and 15-time GRAMMY winner Jerry Douglas is to the resonator guitar what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar, elevating, transforming, and reinventing the instrument in countless ways. Additionally, Douglas is a freewheeling, forward-thinking recording and touring artist whose output incorporates elements of country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, blues, and Celtic into his distinctive musical vision.

Three pairs of extraordinary musical siblings- Andrés and Roberto Díaz; Helen and Michael Kim; and Kate and William Ransom showcase the special musical bond that siblings experience both on and off stage. Dvořák’s sparkling Piano Quintet is featured.

Pulitzer Prize winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States, Rita Dove reads from her award-winning true tale of the volatile and dramatic relationship between the black violinist George Bridgetower and Beethoven which resulted in the composer’s iconic “Kreutzer” Sonata. Violinist Njioma Grevious, recent winner of both the Concert Artists Guild and Sphinx competitions, performs the Beethoven with pianist William Ransom.

With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring.

Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey leads a crack ensemble of 8 cellists in a celebration of the life and work of Christopher Rex, beloved Founder of AICMF. A special transcription of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant “Rococo Variations” is featured.

Bring a blanket and enjoy a meal from one of the local food trucks as the Jacksonville Brass Quintet performs al fresco in the park.

The Ariel Quartet, winners of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, makes their Festival debut in an entertaining program of duos, trios, and quartets by the Master, Ludwig von Beethoven, in a fun setting- the Mocama Beer Company. Enjoy a brew or other favorite beverage while the Ariel dazzle you with their virtuosity!

Catch two rising star string quartets, the Festival's Beth Newdome Fellows, featured in concert along with the distinguished Ariel Quartet, culminating with all playing Mendelsohn's miraculous Octet for Strings together.