Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

05/24/2026

Next month, join the Festival for an unforgettable evening with the renowned .

Beethoven and Beer is a great way to enjoy an evening of live music, craft beer, and time with family and friends. Hosted at , this one-hour concert invites you to relax, grab a drink or bite, and experience the Miró Quartet in a fun, casual setting.

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most acclaimed string quartets, known for its intense, expressive performances on major concert stages around the world. Formed in 1995 and based in Austin, Texas, the GRAMMY-nominated ensemble has won major honors, including the Banff and Naumburg competitions, and was the first ensemble to receive the Avery Fisher Career Grant.

Tickets are available at aicmf.org/season-25/
📍Mocama Beer Company
📅 Wednesday, June 10 @ 4:30pm or 7:30pm

Make your plans now, and we’ll see you there!

05/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Beth Newdome Fellows: Am Meer Quartet and Knödel String Quartet!

As part of the Christopher Rex String Seminar, these exceptional student string quartets will spend a week on Amelia Island working with the renowned Miró Quartet, growing through mentorship, collaboration, and performance.

Founded in 2025 at Manhattan School of Music, Am Meer Quartet studies under Peter Winograd of the American String Quartet and brings together violinists Kayla Yagi-Bacon and Riku Korenaga, violist Harry Panner, and cellist Juewen Zhang.

Also formed at Manhattan School of Music and based in New York City, Knödel String Quartet features violinists Jihyun Baik and Yuyu Ikeda, violist Yat Lee, and cellist Hannah Kim. The ensemble currently studies with Nicholas Mann and Peter Winograd and has appeared at the 2026 Robert Mann String Quartet Institute.

Please join us in welcoming these rising young artists to the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival family!

05/06/2026

A Message from U.S. Representative Aaron Bean

We’re honored to share this special message from U.S. Representative Aaron Bean, who represents Florida’s 4th Congressional District, including Amelia Island. In this video, Congressman Bean recognizes the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s 25-year history and offers his congratulations from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

His words highlight the pride our local community feels in the Festival and the important role it plays in bringing world-class music to Northeast Florida.

Thank you, Congressman Bean, for your kind recognition and for helping us celebrate this milestone season.

04/30/2026

It’s time to meet our young artists! 🎶

Join us for the Marasco Young Artists’ Concert, featuring talented local young musicians with ties to Nassau County. This vibrant new concert tradition celebrates the next generation of performers and honors the memory of the Festival’s former Executive Director, Dr. Joe Marasco.

The concert is free, and a cookie and juice reception will follow so our young performers can meet their fans!

📅 Saturday, May 9
🕔 5:00–6:15 PM
📍 Memorial United Methodist Church

RSVP now to save your seat! https://aicmf.org/event/marascoya/

04/28/2026

We're still floating from an unforgettable evening with the extraordinary Khatia Buniatishvili. 🎹✨

📷: Bob Eberle

04/27/2026

We’re excited to be featured in the current Arts & Culture issue of Wellness360 Magazine 🎨🎶✨

This issue is full of creative inspiration, from a stroll through Florida’s art and cultural scene to fun reads on movement, creativity, and wellness. As our official 25th Anniversary Season Media Partner, we’re proud to partner with a magazine that celebrates the connection between art, community, and feeling your best.

Flip through the issue and spot us inside! 💛

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

04/26/2026

A Message from David Coucheron

We’re honored to share this message from violinist David Coucheron, whose performances have been part of many unforgettable moments at the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. His reflections speak to the special connection artists feel to this place and the lasting impact of our founder’s vision.

“The AICMF is an amazing place for chamber music, and some of my best musical memories have been in Amelia Island. Chris Rex was an outstanding visionary and what he has created in Amelia is very unique, and something to be very proud of. I am forever thankful to be introduced to this gem of a place, and hope to continue being a part of the AICMF family for years to come.”

Thank you, David, for your kind words and for being part of our Festival family.

04/23/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that the Festival donated $25,000 to the Nassau Humane Society following our Emmylou Harris & Friends concert. 💙

This would not have been possible without the extraordinary generosity of our musicians Emmylou Harris, Tammy Rogers King, Maura O’Connell, John Mock, and everyone who purchased tickets in support of this cause.

It was a beautiful way to support our community and to shine a light on adoptable pets like Scout, who joined us at the concert and is still looking for his forever home. Two of the three dogs who attended were adopted, and we’re hoping Scout is next. 🐾

Thank you to each and every person who helped make this special gift possible.

To learn more about how this concert came to be, read Dickie Anderson's blog on Fernandina Observer: https://www.fernandinaobserver.org/stories/for-the-love-dogs-emmylou-harris-comes-to-amelia,102458

Nassau Humane Society

04/20/2026

What a joy to bring music to such a vibrant and wonderful school! Thank you for helping make it happen Amelia Music Studio and Wildlight Elementary School! Also, a big thanks to our wonderful musicians Aurica, Clinton, and Nick for sharing their music today!

We live for sharing these moments!!!!

04/17/2026

A Message From James Dunham

From the very beginning, artists have shaped the spirit of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival.

Violist James Dunham is one of those artists. A part of our very first season, he returns here to share his congratulations and reflect on what it has meant to be part of this Festival’s journey.

Thank you, James, for being there at the start and for continuing to be part of the story.