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GRAMMY AWARD WINNING...Turtle Island String Quartet - 04.21.06
TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET RECENTLY WON A GRAMMY FOR BEST CLASSICAL CROSSOVER ALBUM...CONGRATULATIONS! Since its inception in 1985, the Turtle Island String Quartet has been a force in the creation of bold new trends in chamber music for strings. Through forays into folk, bluegrass, funk and jazz, TISQ has established itself as bold and adventurous while paying attention to its Euro-classical roots, fusing these two aesthetics into a wholly new art form.
Ticket Orders Placed 48 Hours Before Concerts Will Be Held At Will Call To Pick-Up 1/2 Hour Before The Concert Sponsored by: St. Vincent's Medical Center
Riverside Fine Arts Association Concert Organ Series 2006
Boyd Jones - 05.07.06 Jacoby Symphony Hall
Concert Sponsored by: American Guild of Organists, Jacksonville Chapter
2005-2006 International Series Concert Archive
Brazilian Guitar Quartet - 10.21.05
Sponsored By: Fidelity Information Syste
Chiara Civello - 11.18.05
Sponsored by: BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
Holiday Sounds: Rick Kirkland Orchestra, Brass Nouveau and Andrew Clarke, organist - 12.16.05
Sponsored by: Lifestyles Realtors
Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico - 01.13.06
Sponsored by: Jennifer Johnson The American Boychoir - 02.11.06
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Boyd Jones performs extensively throughout the United States on both organ and harpsichord in addition to his duties as University Organist and Professor of Organ at Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. Recent seasons have included performances for the American Guild of Organists, The Organ Historical Society, Southeastern Historical Keyboard Society and the national convention of the Music Teachers National Association. He has also performed throughout Japan in a 1996 tour. Jones is the author of articles for numerous publications and was the American correspondent for the English journal Choir and Organ. He has also served as consultant for several significant organ projects.
The BGQ has quickly become one of the world’s most sought-after guitar ensembles. BGQ continues to surprise and delight audiences with its accomplished treatments of Bach, as well as works by native Brazilian composers. At ease whether playing Bach or music from Brazil, its precision playing belies the breezy Brazilian rhythms and melodies that are its namesake and inspiration.
The beauty, charm and allure of singer, pianist, songwriter Chiara Civello's debut, Last Quarter Moon, makes for an auspicious beginning. The Italy-born, New York based Civello performs her material in that zone where pop, bossa, and jazz intermingle, crafting indelible melodies. With her Jonatha Brooke meets Luciana Souza voice and style, she sings in English, Italian, and Portuguese with quiet caresses and heartfelt melancholy.
The full, big band sound of the Rick Kirkland Orchestra will bring back the holiday arrangements of noted big band leader Stan Kenton and others for a swingin’ sound, filled out with festive brass renditions of traditional holiday favorites and the uniquely majestic sounds of the organ.
What do Yo-Yo Ma, Philip Glass and Mstislav Rostropovich have in common? They are all big fans of the Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico. The group’s passion for music from Spain and South America is balanced by its exploration of contemporary music and commissioned pieces, performed at the highest level and with a sound that continually surprises the unsuspecting listener featuring soprano, Pilar Jurado.
For 67 years, the American Boychoir has been dazzling audiences worldwide with its unique blend of musical sophistication, effervescent spirit and ensemble virtuosity. The American Boychoir performs and records regularly with world-class artists and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, opera star Jessye Norman and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Their performance at the 2005 Academy Awards also showcased their wide appeal and talents. The American Boychoir will be joined by the Jacksonville Children's Chorus combining the talents of the two ensembles.
Led by acclaimed violinist Lavard Skou-Larsen, this engaging ensemble of 16 world-class musicians is dedicated to performing orchestral chamber music with the freedom and virtuosity of soloists. The orchestra’s performances this season celebrate the 250th anniversary of Salzburg’s most famous resident, Mozart. Joining Salzburg Chamber Soloists will be renowned pianist Andreas Klein.
Thomas Murray, concert organist and recording artist, is University Organist and Professor of Music at Yale University. Widely known for his interpretations of Romantic repertoire and orchestral transcriptions, his recordings are highly acclaimed. His performing career is increasingly international in scope with performances in Japan, Europe, Russia and South America. Murray has made numerous recordings on various recording labels, with his most recent release for JAV, a 2-CD set on the Newberry Memorial Organ in Woolsey Hall at Yale University.
Marvin Mills, organist and Associate Minister of Music at National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C. is a frequent featured recitalist for the American Guild of Organists and guest soloist with symphonies, performing throughout the United States. His schedule has included the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Peabody Symphony of Baltimore and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. He will be joined in his 2006 appearance with the celebrated Ritz Chambers Players, led by Artistic Director and clarinetist Terrance Patterson.
Peter DuBois holds the position of Director of Sacred Music Diploma Program of Eastman School of Music. He is also a noted soloist, performing at colleges, AGO chapters and churches throughout the United States and Europe. He has appeared at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Washington National Cathedral, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and Notre Dame de Paris. He has also been a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated radio programs Pipe Dreams and With Heart and Voice, and is a featured organist on several CD recordings.| © Copyright 2004. Riverside Fine Arts Association. All Rights Reserved. An outreach of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd |