Season 23

Welcome to Our 23rd Season!

The world’s greatest music, internationally-known performers, the magic of the Island, a variety of beautiful concert venues- we hope that you will join us for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate the 23rd season of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival!

Concerts

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

November 5, 2023

5:00pm

Amelia Plantation Chapel

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the hottest classical musician onstage today, makes his Festival debut.

Big Band Holidays

November 30, 2023

7:00pm

First Baptist Church

Big Band Holidays is an uplifting Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis tradition enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Meet the Artistic Director

January 14, 2024

5:00pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Pianist William Ransom, AICMF’s new Artistic Director, appears as a recitalist, soloist with orchestras, and chamber musician around the world. 

The Magic of Mozart

January 19, 2024

7:00pm

Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

The Dover Quartet is joined by master clarinetist David Shifrin fas well as AICMF Artistic Director William Ransom.

Family Concert

February 3, 2024

3:00pm

Fernandina Beach Middle School

The dazzling Julie Coucheron, pianist, performs, and Susan Dodge’s delightful Amelia Island Dance Festival dancers will add to the festivities.

Jerry Douglas Band

February 25, 2024

5:00pm

Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

Dobro master Jerry Douglas is to the resonator guitar what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar, elevating, transforming, and reinventing the instrument.

Sibling Rivalry

March 9, 2024

5:00pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Three pairs of musical siblings- Andrés and Roberto Díaz; Helen and Michael Kim; and Kate and William Ransom showcase the special musical bond

"Sonata Mulattica" - Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata

April 6, 2024

5:00pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Violinist Njioma Grevious, recent winner of both the Concert Artists Guild and Sphinx competitions, performs the Beethoven with pianist William Ransom.

Juilliard String Quartet

April 14, 2024

5:00pm

Amelia Plantation Chapel

With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet continues to inspire audiences around the world. 

CelloBration! with Zuill Bailey

April 28, 2024

5:00pm

Amelia Plantation Chapel

Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey leads a crack ensemble of 8 cellists in a celebration of the life and work of Christopher Rex

Picnic Concert in the Park

May 11, 2024

5:00pm

Central Park

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.

Beethoven & Beer: Ariel String Quartet

May 29, 2024

5:00pm

Mocama Beer Company

The Ariel Quartet makes their Festival debut in an entertaining program of duos, trios, and quartets by the Master, Ludwig van Beethoven

Christopher Rex String Seminar

June 1, 2024

3:00pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

The Festival’s Beth Newdome Fellows in concert along with the distinguished Ariel Quartet, culminating with Mendelsohn’s miraculous Octet for Strings.