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SUMMARY:Imani Winds
DESCRIPTION:The trailblazing Imani Winds bring their vibrant\, genre-spanning repertoire and cultural storytelling to the Ritz stage — a dynamic celebration of wind chamber music like you’ve never heard before. \nPlease note a $15 parking fee will apply for this concert\, and can be paid when parking. \nProgram – The French Connection \nA Haitian Tale Lina by Mathon Blanchet\nSerenade for Wind Quintet by Andres Jolivet\nLa Nouvelle Orleans by Lalo Schifrin \nINTERMISSION \nSuite: Portraits of Josephine Baker by Valerie Coleman\nCinq Danses by Henri Tomasi \nThis program will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. \nImani Winds \nImani Winds is the 2024 GRAMMY® winner in the Classical Compendium category for Jeff Scott’s “Passion for Bach and Coltrane” released on their recently formed record label\, Imani Winds Media. \nCelebrating over a quarter century of music making\, the four time GRAMMY® nominated group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing\, adventurous programming\, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. \nThe ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire\, and newly commissioned works from icons to new voices reflectly the times in which we live. \nRecent and upcoming projects include a new double quintet by Arturo Sandoval\, featuring Boston Brass; a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her great-grandfather’s migration from the American south to the north; and a work by Carlos Simon celebrating iconic figures of the African American community. These commissioned works and more are a part of the long-standing Legacy Commissioning Project. Reflecting on the issues of mass incarceration\, Imani Winds 11th studio recording\, “BeLonging” by and with Andy Akiho\, was released in June 2024 and is nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY® award. \nTwenty-seven seasons of full-time touring has brought Imani Winds to virtually every major chamber music series\, performing arts center\, and summer festival in the U.S. They regularly perform in prominent venues including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, and the Kennedy Center and have a presence at festivals such as Chamber Music Northwest\, Chautauqua Institution and Banff Centre. \nImani Winds thoughtfully curates unique residencies that include performances\, workshops\, and masterclasses to thousands of students each year at institutions such as the University of Chicago\, Eastman School of Music and Duke University. \nTheir international presence includes concerts throughout Asia\, Brazil\, Australia\, England\, New Zealand and Europe. \nAppointed in 2021 as Curtis Institute of Music’s first ever Faculty Wind Quintet\, Imani Winds commitment to education runs deep. The highly successful Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival launched in 2010\, is an annual summer program devoted to musical excellence and career development for pre-professional instrumentalists and composers. The curriculum includes mentorship\, masterclasses\, entrepreneurial workshops\, community engagement activities and performances\, with the goal of fostering the complete musician and global citizen. \nIn 2019\, the group extended their mission even further by creating the non-profit organization\, Imani Winds Foundation\, which exists to support\, connect and uplift their initiatives and more. \nImani Winds’ travels through the jazz world are highlighted by their multi-faceted association with luminary musicians and composers Wayne Shorter\, Paquito D’Rivera and Jason Moran. Their ambitious project\, “Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot!” featured jazz songstress René Marie in performances that brought the house down in New York\, Pittsburgh\, San Francisco\, Los Angeles and St. Louis. \nIn 2021\, Imani Winds released their 9th studio album\, “Bruits” on Bright Shiny Things Records\, which received a 2022 GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance.” Gramophone states\, “the ensemble’s hot rapport churns with conviction throughout.” \nImani Winds has recordings on Koch International Classics and E1 Music\, including their 2006 GRAMMY® nominated recording\, “The Classical Underground”. They have also recorded for Naxos and Blue Note and released an acclaimed arrangement of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” on Warner Classics. They are regularly heard on all media platforms including NPR\, American Public Media\, the BBC\, SiriusXM\, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. \nTo date\, one of Imani Winds’ most humbling recognitions is a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/imaniwinds/
LOCATION:Ritz Carlton Amelia Island\, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD-OUT Sounds of the Season featuring Time For Three
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD-OUT \nJoin us for an unforgettable night under the stars as the Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) brings their electrifying sound to the elegant Courtyard of The Ritz-Carlton\, Amelia Island. This special holiday concert promises to be a celebration of music\, magic\, and memories. \nTF3 — featuring Charles Yang (violin\, vocals)\, Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin\, vocals)\, and Ranaan Meyer (double bass\, vocals) — defies convention with a genre-blending performance that fuses classical mastery with pop\, rock\, and folk influences. Their dynamic energy and heartfelt harmonies create a sound that resonates with audiences around the globe. \nTicket price includes a welcome glass of Poinsettia Champagne and valet parking.\nAttire: Resort sophisticated\, jackets required for gentlemen. \nMeet the Musician: Time For Three\nSalt\, the Ritz-Carlton’s AAA-Five Diamond restaurant\, will offer a special fixed priced dinner the evening before the concert\, December 16\, 2025\, to commemorate the official opening of the Festival’s 25th Anniversary Season. The evening will include a cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and wine/champagne toast\, and a three-course dinner\, and opportunities to meet and greet with the members of Time For Three. Click HERE to purchase your dinner reservation now. \nSounds of the Season Concert & Hotel Package\nExperience the magic of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s 25th Anniversary opening concert from the comfort of The Ritz-Carlton\, Amelia Island. Enjoy a luxurious Courtyard Room with balcony concert views\, concert tickets for two\, valet parking\, and a house champagne welcome amenity. An unforgettable holiday escape combining world-class music with Ritz-Carlton elegance. Click HERE to purchase this package directly from The Ritz-Carlton. \n  \nAbout Time For Three \nGrammy and Emmy-winning ensemble\, Time For Three (TF3)\, defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres\, including classical music\, Americana\, and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences\, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras\, styles\, and traditions of Western music. TF3\, consisting of Charles Yang (violin\, vocals)\, Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin\, vocals)\, and Ranaan Meyer (double bass\, vocals)\, combines their instruments and voices in a remarkable sound\, establishing a distinct voice of expression that resonates with listeners worldwide. \nTF3’s longstanding history of collaboration with contemporary classical composers continues to thrive. They have worked closely with esteemed artists such as Chris Brubeck and Pulitzer Prize winners William Bolcom and Jennifer Higdon. Their most recent commission\, Contact\, composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts\, premiered with the San Francisco Symphony and The Philadelphia Orchestra in the summer of 2022. This extraordinary piece\, alongside Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto 4-3\, was released on Deutsche Grammophon under the album title Letters for the Future. Conducted by Xian Zhang\, the album’s exceptional quality propelled it onto the Billboard top 10 Classical Recordings charts. Additionally\, it garnered a nomination for an Opus Klassik award and received a Grammy win in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. \nRenowned for their charismatic and energetic performances\, TF3 has garnered praise from respected outlets including NPR\, NBC\, The Wall Street Journal\, and the Chicago Sun-Times. They have graced illustrious stages such as Carnegie Hall\, The Kennedy Center\, and The Royal Albert Hall\, effortlessly adapting their inimitable and versatile style to intimate venues like Joe’s Pub in New York or Yoshi’s in San Francisco. TF3 was featured on the acclaimed “Night of the Proms” tour\, sharing stages with renowned artists like Chaka Khan and Ronan Keating across several European countries. Their collaborations span a diverse range of artists\, including Ben Folds\, Branford Marsalis\, Joshua Bell\, Aoife O’Donovan\, Natasha Bedingfield\, and Arlo Guthrie. \nTF3’s exceptional talents have not only earned them a Grammy win but also secured them an Emmy for their concert special\, “Time For Three In Concert\,” produced by PBS. Their appetite for new experiences led them to collaborate with cellist and composer Ben Sollee\, creating the soundtrack for Focus Features’ film Land\, directed by Robin Wright. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2021. TF3 has teamed up with Grammy-winning songwriter Liz Rose and Grammy-winning producer Femke Weidema for new recordings released through Warner Music. They have also contributed to Summer Walker’s R&B hit\, Constant Bullsxxt\, showcasing their versatility across genres. \nTime For Three’s artistic achievements\, fueled by their relentless pursuit of musical excellence\, have solidified their status as a remarkable ensemble. Their Grammy win and extraordinary collaborations speak to their unwavering dedication to pushing creative boundaries and captivating audiences with their exceptional talent.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/timeforthree/
LOCATION:Ritz Carlton Amelia Island\, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Musician: Time For Three @ Salt
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is delighted to open its milestone 25th Anniversary Season with an unforgettable two-day celebration in partnership with The Ritz-Carlton\, Amelia Island. This collaboration\, Sounds of the Season\, begins with an extraordinary Commemorative Dinner on Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025\, at the Ritz’s award-winning fine dining restaurant\, Salt. \nThis exclusive evening offers guests the rare opportunity to meet the Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time for Three—Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin\, vocals)\, Charles Yang (violin\, vocals)\, and Ranaan Meyer (double bass\, vocals)—in an intimate\, relaxed setting before their highly anticipated December 17 performance that officially opens our 25th Anniversary Season. \nThe evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with a with a wine and champagne toast\, paired with elegant passed hors d’oeuvres\, included in the ticket price. Guests will then savor a three-course prix-fixe menu at 7:00 p.m.\, featuring Lobster Salad\, Steak\, and Dessert artfully prepared with Salt’s signature touch: simple\, seasonal ingredients elevated with more than 40 unique varieties of salt sourced from around the world. With its AAA Five Diamond award-winning service\, Salt offers a rare blend of relaxed coastal elegance and refined culinary artistry. \nThis remarkable evening is priced at $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity\, service fee\, wine and drinks at dinner are not included in the fixed price). Seating is limited\, ensuring an intimate atmosphere for conversation\, exceptional cuisine\, and the shared anticipation of a spectacular concert the following night. \nCelebrate the season. Savor the moment. Join us for a night where fine dining and extraordinary music meet. \nPlease note: The dress code in Salt is resort sophisticated\, requiring ALL gentlemen to wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes and no hats in the Dining Room. Dinner jackets are required. \nSounds of the Season Concert & Hotel PackageExperience the magic of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s 25th Anniversary opening concert from the comfort of The Ritz-Carlton\, Amelia Island. Enjoy a luxurious Courtyard Room with balcony concert views\, concert tickets for two\, valet parking\, and a house champagne welcome amenity. An unforgettable holiday escape combining world-class music with Ritz-Carlton elegance. Click HERE to purchase this package directly from The Ritz-Carlton.
URL:https://aicmf.org/event/meet-the-musician-time-for-three-salt/
LOCATION:Ritz Carlton Amelia Island\, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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