Funkestra String quartet meets the rhythm section in Funkestra, the bold new project from violinist Sarah Spencer. Blending classical instrumentation with a rhythm section that brings the funk, Funkestra reimagines what a string ensemble can do—layering lush harmonies, infectious beats, and genre-bending creativity.
Dr. Nick Curry is Professor of Cello and Assistant Director of the School of Music at the University of North Florida, where he also serves as Director of Music Scholarships. A dynamic performer and educator, Dr. Curry co-founded the Lawson Ensemble in 2015 with Jacksonville musicians Aurica Duca and Clinton Dewing. The ensemble, in residence […]
Dr. Nick Curry is Professor of Cello and Assistant Director of the School of Music at the University of North Florida, where he also serves as Director of Music Scholarships. A dynamic performer and educator, Dr. Curry co-founded the Lawson Ensemble in 2015 with Jacksonville musicians Aurica Duca and Clinton Dewing. The ensemble, in residence […]
Friday Musicale is thrilled to partner with the Ritz Chamber Players for an inspiring concert series that celebrates resilience, liberation, and joy through music. Across four unforgettable evenings, the Ritz Chamber Players bring powerful performances that honor history, illuminate the present, and envision a more harmonious future. Join us for the full journey: From Ashes […]
Join us at Friday Musicale for an unforgettable performance by the Florida Chamber Music Project. Known for their dynamic interpretations and intimate concert experiences, this celebrated group brings both classical favorites and contemporary works to life in our iconic ballroom.
In the years following World War I, as Paris reawakened to the arts, a groundbreaking chamber ensemble emerged—the Quintette Instrumental de Paris. Formed in 1922 by flutist René Leroy, this ensemble brought together some of the finest musicians of the era, including violinist René Bas, violist Pierre Grout, cellist Roger Boulmé, and harpist Marcel Grandjany(later […]
Friday Musicale is thrilled to partner with the Ritz Chamber Players for an inspiring concert series that celebrates resilience, liberation, and joy through music. Across four unforgettable evenings, the Ritz Chamber Players bring powerful performances that honor history, illuminate the present, and envision a more harmonious future. Join us for the full journey: Juneteenth Celebration: […]
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