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SUMMARY:Cello Masterclass with David Finckel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare opportunity to observe a masterclass with world-renowned cellist David Finckel on February 11\, 2026\, from 1:30–3:30 PM in the Recital Hall at the University of North Florida Fine Arts Center (Building 45). Widely recognized as one of today’s most influential classical musicians\, Finckel is also Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, the world’s largest presenter of chamber music. \nThis event is free and open to the public for observation and is presented in collaboration with the University of North Florida. No RSVP is required. \nA campus map is available at https://www.unf.edu/parking/files/certified.rf.CampusMap_ROADCLOSURE.pdf. \nThe address is :\nUniversity of North Florida\nFine Arts Center\n1 UNF Drive\nJacksonville FL 32224 \nA parking garage is located adjacent to the Fine Arts Center. Parking is available for a daily rate of $5. Payment can be made by scanning the QR codes posted throughout the garage and using the associated mobile parking app.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/masterclassdavidfickel/
LOCATION:University of North Florida\, 1 UNF Drive Building 45\, Fine Arts Center\, Suite 2004\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32224
CATEGORIES:after jan 2025
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SUMMARY:Meet the Musician: David Finckel and Wu Han
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate conversation with cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han\, Musical America’s Musicians of the Year and two of the most distinguished figures in classical music today. Celebrated for their electrifying performances\, visionary artistic leadership\, and groundbreaking recording projects\, this married duo has captivated audiences from the world’s premier concert halls to their own trailblazing ArtistLed label. At this free event\, enjoy an on‑stage interview\, ask your questions\, take photos\, and enjoy a drink from the cash bar. \nDon’t miss the chance to meet these legendary musicians before their performance at Amelia Plantation Chapel on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/meet-the-musician-finckel-han/
LOCATION:Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture\, 1430 Park Ave.\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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SUMMARY:David Finckel\, cello | Wu Han\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han—Artistic Directors of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center—bring their visionary artistry to Amelia Plantation Chapel\, one of the Festival’s most acoustically stunning venues.  \nProgram (subject to change) \nThis program will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. \nBach: Adagio BWV 974\nBach:  Sonata No.1 in G major for Viola da gamba & keyboard\, BWV102\nBeethoven:  Sonata in A-Major\, Op. 69 \n15-Minute Intermission \nDebussy: Clair de lune\nRavel:  Habanera\nBritten: Sonata in C \nDavid Finckel and Wu Han \nCellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han\, honored as Musical America’s Musicians of the Year\, stand among today’s most distinguished figures in classical music. Their multi-faceted musical lives encompass world-class performances\, acclaimed recordings and visionary artistic direction. From the stages of New York to the premier concert halls across the United States\, Europe and Asia\, they have captivated audiences globally. Their repertoire spans the classical canon for cello and piano\, includes commissioned works from contemporary composers\, and covers virtually the entire chamber music literature for their instruments. As artistic directors for prominent arts organizations\, they collaboratively curate more than 300 concerts each year. \nIn 1997\, David Finckel and Wu Han founded ArtistLed\, the first internet-based\, artist-controlled classical recording label. With a catalog of over 20 releases\, ArtistLed showcases both the standard cello and piano repertoire\, and new works composed for the duo by George Tsontakis\, Gabriela Lena Frank\, Bruce Adolphe\, Lera Auerbach\, Edwin Finckel\, Augusta Read Thomas\, and Pierre Jalbert. \nSince 2004\, David Finckel and Wu Han have served as Artistic Directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS)\, the largest presenter and producer of chamber music in the world. As the longest-serving artistic directors in CMS’s history\, they have expanded the organization’s reach\, drawing more people to chamber music through its performances\, education programs\, and recording/broadcast activities than any other organization of its kind. In recent seasons\, they conceived and produced over 270 digital events\, sustaining chamber music communities across the country during the pandemic lockdown. \nAs founders and Artistic Directors of Silicon Valley’s Music@Menlo since 2002\, David Finckel and Wu Han have established the festival as a model of innovative thematic programming and educational excellence\, earning international acclaim. Music@Menlo’s exclusive recording label\, Music@Menlo LIVE\, has released over 130 audiophile-quality CDs to date. \nPassionately dedicated to education for musicians of all ages and experience\, the duo was instrumental in transforming the CMS Two Program into today’s Bowers Program\, which admits exceptional young musicians to the CMS roster for a term of three seasons. They also lead the Chamber Music Institute at Music@Menlo\, where each summer\, around forty young musicians are immersed in the festival’s multi-faceted fabric of the festival. The duo had the privilege of serving as faculty members of the Isaac Stern Chamber Music Encounters in Israel\, New York and Japan. Additionally\, the Resource section of their website (davidfinckelandwuhan.com/resource) offers free\, comprehensive guidance for students on studying music and building careers\, as well as invaluable insights for arts organizations and individuals on all aspects of concert presenting. \nBorn in Taiwan\, Wu Han came to the United States as a graduate student\, where her exceptional talent quickly garnered the attention of noted musicians. She was mentored by legendary pianists Lilian Kallir\, Menahem Pressler\, and Rudolf Serkin\, thriving at the Marlboro and Aspen Music Festivals before winning the prestigious Andrew Wolf Award. Wu Han currently serves as Artistic Advisor for Wolf Trap’s Chamber Music at the Barns series and for Palm Beach’s Society of the Four Arts\, and in 2022\, she was appointed Artistic Director of La Musica in Sarasota\, Florida. \nDavid Finckel was raised in New Jersey\, where he spent his teenage years winning numerous competitions\, among them the Philadelphia Orchestra’s junior and senior divisions\, leading to two performances with the orchestra. The first American student of Mstislav Rostropovich\, he later became the cellist of the Emerson String Quartet\, where his 34-season tenure earned the ensemble nine Grammy Awards and the Avery Fisher Prize. David Finckel is also a professor and chamber music at both The Juilliard School and Stony Brook University. \nDavid Finckel and Wu Han married in 1985 and divide their time between touring and residences in New York City and Westchester County.
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LOCATION:Amelia Plantation Chapel\, 36 Bowman Rd\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Jasmin Arakawa
DESCRIPTION:Hailed by Gramophone for her ‘characterful sparkle’\, pianist Jasmin Arakawa will teach a public masterclass on Saturday\, February\, 2026\, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The venue on Amelia Island will be announced. Jasmin Arakawa is a graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts. She holds Doctor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music\, where she studied with Emile Naoumoff\, the last protégé of Nadia Boulanger. A recipient of the 2016 Steinway Top Teacher Award\, Arakawa has given master classes at China Conservatory of Music in Beijing\, Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Peru\, Instituto Baccarelli in Brazil\, and numerous universities in North America and Europe. A sought-after adjudicator\, Arakawa has served on the juries of international and national competitions\, including the International Chopin Piano Competition for Latin American Pianists (Peru)\, New Orleans Piano Institute Competition (USA)\, and Beethoven International Piano Competition ASIA (Japan). Jasmin Arakawa is Associate Professor of Piano and Piano Area Coordinator at the University of Florida\, UF Research Foundation Professor (2023-2025)\, and Director of the UF International Piano Festival. \nThis event is free and open to the public for observation. No RSVP is required.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/piano-masterclass-with-jasmin-arakawa/
LOCATION:Amelia Baptist Church\, 961167 Buccaneer Trail\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida’s Finest featuring Amernet Quartet | Lawson Ensemble | Jasmin Arakawa\, piano | Kevin Kenner\, piano
DESCRIPTION:An extraordinary showcase of some of Florida’s finest classical talent\, featuring the Amernet Quartet\, the Lawson Ensemble\, and acclaimed pianists Jasmin Arakawa and Kevin Kenner in a celebration of homegrown excellence.   \nProgram (2 hours total) \nIberia by Isaac Albeniz\n1. Málaga\n2. Eritaña \nJasmin Arakawa\, piano \nString Trio No. 3 in G major\, Op. 9 No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven\n1. Adagio – Allegro con brio \nThe Lawson Ensemble \nNocturne in B Major\, Op. 62\, #1 by Frederic Chopin\nPolonaise in F# Minor\, Op. 44 by Frederic Chopin \nKevin Kenner\, piano \nPiano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor\, Op. 60 by Johannes Brahms\nIII. Andante\nPiano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor\, Op. 25 by Johannes Brahms\nIV. Rondo alla Zingarese \nThe Lawson Ensemble; Jasmin Arakawa\, piano \nIntermission \nString Quartet No. 6 in F minor\, Op. 80 by Felix Mendelssohn \nI. Allegro vivace assai\nII. Allegro assai\nIII. Adagio\nIV. Finale: Allegro molto \nThe Amernet String Quartet \n  \nThe Amernet Quartet \nThe Amernet String Quartet has earned recognition as one of today’s exceptional chamber ensembles\, performing across the Americas\, Europe\, Asia\, and the Middle East. Known for their “extraordinary beauty of sound\, virtuosic brilliance\, and flawless intonation” (Nürnberger Nachrichten)\, the quartet has collaborated with distinguished artists such as the Tokyo and Ying quartets\, Shmuel Ashkenasi\, Roberto Díaz\, Gary Hoffman\, Ida Kavafian\, Anthony McGill\, Joseph Kalichstein\, Sherrill Milnes\, and Michael Tree. \nFestival appearances include Cervantino\, San Miguel de Allende\, and Aviv (Israel)\, among others. U.S. engagements range from the Kennedy Center and Caramoor to Chamber Music Society of Louisville and Music on the Edge in Pittsburgh. As quartet soloists\, they’ve performed with the Cincinnati Symphony under Alan Gilbert. The ensemble gained early acclaim by winning the gold medal at the Tokyo International Music Competition and first prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. \nCurrently Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University\, the Amernet previously held residencies at Northern Kentucky University\, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music\, and Caramoor Center for the Arts. The group is also active in education\, offering master classes across the U.S. and abroad at institutions including Columbia\, Princeton\, and Penn State\, and in countries such as Colombia\, Israel\, and Serbia. \nDeeply committed to contemporary music\, the Amernet has commissioned and performed works by composers such as John Corigliano\, Augusta Read Thomas\, Pierre Jalbert\, Bernard Rands\, and Chinary Ung. Their acclaimed discography features works by Morton Subotnick\, Stephen Dankner\, Judith Lang Zaimont\, Dmitri Tymoczko\, and others. The quartet also embraces innovative collaborations with artists from jazz\, dance\, and liturgical music. \nThe Amernet champions underrepresented composers\, especially of the Jewish diaspora\, and explores unique programming like Jeffrey Briggs’s reimaginings of Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Their current season includes tours in Europe\, Latin America\, and Israel\, alongside new work premieres. \nLawson Ensemble \nThe Lawson Ensemble was formed in 2015 as a result of group members’ desire to consistently perform chamber music with a level of excellence and commitment and to share this with the Jacksonville and regional community. Founding members are violinist Aurica Duca\, violinist/violist Clinton Dewing and cellist Nick Curry. The group is in residence at the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville\, Florida and performs regularly in Jacksonville and around the region. In the summer of 2016\, the group joined the San Marco Chamber Music Society (SMCMS) and in the summer of 2018 toured and played concerts in England and Germany. The group also recorded for Albany Records. \nAurica and Clinton are husband and wife and are both full-time members of the Jacksonville Symphony. Nick is the Associate Professor of Cello at UNF\, where he teaches. His wife\, Cara Tasher\, is the Director of Choral Activities at UNF. The trio played together for several years before forming The Lawson Ensemble\, but a generous donation to the UNF music department allowed them to form and invite other gifted musicians to play with them for select programs. Nick\, Clinton and Aurica believe in the enduring power of chamber music\, the necessity for all music students to have a chamber experience\, and the need for audiences to feel the immediacy\, intimacy and beauty of the best chamber works. \nJasmin Arakawa \nPraised by Gramophone for her “characterful sparkle\,” pianist Jasmin Arakawa has performed extensively across North and South America\, Europe\, China\, and Japan. A prizewinner of the Jean Françaix International Music Competition\, she has appeared at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall\, Salle Gaveau (Paris)\, and Victoria Hall (Geneva)\, with broadcasts on ABC Australia\, BBC\, PBS\, and Radio France. She has been featured as a concerto soloist with the Philips Symfonie Orkest (Amsterdam)\, Orquestra Sinfônica de Piracicaba (Brazil)\, and numerous orchestras in the U.S. and Japan. \nFestival highlights include the Toronto Summer Music Festival\, Dame Myra Hess Series\, Ribadeo Festival (Spain)\, and international festivals in Mexico\, Peru\, and Brazil. Her debut solo album Klavierabend (MSR Classics) was praised by American Record Guide for its “rich lyricism” and “supreme clarity.” \nArakawa has a strong affinity for Spanish repertoire\, inspired by lessons with Alicia de Larrocha. Sponsored by the Spanish Embassy\, she recorded solo and chamber works by Spanish and Latin American composers. She has also collaborated with leading artists such as Zuill Bailey\, Colin Carr\, Marina Piccinini\, James Campbell\, and the Penderecki String Quartet\, and served three seasons as Collaborative Pianist in Residence at the Banff Centre. \nA champion of contemporary music\, Arakawa has premiered many new works and recently released the complete violin and piano works of Witold Lutosławski on PARMA Recordings with violinist Véronique Mathieu. \nA graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts\, she earned MM and DM degrees from Indiana University under Emile Naoumoff. A recipient of the Steinway Top Teacher Award\, she has given masterclasses across Asia\, Europe\, and the Americas and serves on international juries. Jasmin Arakawa is Associate Professor and Piano Area Coordinator at the University of Florida and Director of the UF International Piano Festival. \nKevin Kenner \nPianist Kevin Kenner gained international recognition in 1990\, winning top honors at the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw—including the People’s Prize and Best Polonaise—alongside the International Terrence Judd Award in London and a bronze medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Earlier accolades include prizes at the Van Cliburn and Gina Bachauer International Competitions. \nBorn in Southern California\, Kenner began studies with Polish pianist Krzysztof Brzuza and later trained in Poland under Ludwik Stefański\, preparing for the Chopin Competition at age 17\, where he earned a special prize. His musical journey continued at the Peabody Conservatory with Leon Fleisher and in Germany with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. \nKenner lived in England for nearly two decades\, performing regularly at Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre\, recording with the BBC Symphony\, and receiving acclaim from the UK press for his expressive and mature artistry. Following a tour with conductor Stanislaw Skrowaczewski\, the maestro praised Kenner’s Chopin interpretations as “the most sensitive and beautiful” he had heard. \nHe has performed with major orchestras including the Hallé\, BBC Symphony\, Berlin Symphony\, Warsaw Philharmonic\, Czech Philharmonic\, NHK Symphony\, and numerous U.S. ensembles. Conductors he has worked with include Sir Charles Groves\, Andrew Davis\, Frans Brüggen\, and Antoni Wit. \nA dedicated chamber musician\, Kenner has collaborated with violinist Kyung-Wha Chung and quartets such as the Belcea\, Tokyo\, and Apollon Musagète. His recordings have received multiple “Fryderyk” Awards in Poland for chamber and concerto performances. \nKenner is Associate Professor at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and Founder of the Frost Chopin Academy. He has also served on juries of major competitions including the Chopin Competition in Warsaw\, Busoni\, and Prague Spring\, and holds an honorary doctorate from the Academy of Music in Łódź.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/floridasfinest/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, 2600 Atlantic Ave\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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