Friday, February 19, 2027: Join Us For Violins on the Veranda, Sanibel Music Festival Fundraiser. On the Veranda at Florida Trust Wealth Management, another musical evening is planned.
March 2 - 7:30pm: Jon Nakamatsu, Piano
March 6 - 7:30pm: Salix Piano Trio, Violinist Joanna Maurer, Cellist Alberto Parrini, and Pianist Anna Stoytcheva
March 9 - 2pm matinee/7:30pm: Southwest Florida Showstoppers, Masters of the Marquee, a celebration of the best music from Broadway and Hollywood.
March 13 - 7:30: Brentano String Quartet, Mark Steinberg, violin, Nina Lee, cello, Misha Amory, viola and Serena Canin, violin.
March 16 - 7:30pm: Cincinnati Chamber Players, featuring musicians from the internationally acclaimed Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
March 20 - 7:30pm: New York Brass Arts Trio, three world-class virtuoso soloists, Thomas Hoyt, trumpet, Blair Hamrick, french horn, and Haim Avitsur, trombone.
Dear Friends:
It gives me great pleasure to bring you the Sanibel Music Festival’s 40th anniversary season. Our history is long and rich in musical excellence. Incorporated in 1987, its mission then, as it is today, is “to present music of the highest caliber at affordable prices and to promote the careers of emerging artists through performance opportunities.”
The all-volunteer Board of Directors, who devote long hours to SMF throughout the year, have created a wonderful 40th season. We open with our longtime friend, Jon Nakamatsu, an amazing pianist and international artist. Back by popular demand are the Brentano String Quartet and the New York Brass Arts Trio.
New to the Festival this year is the dynamic Salix Piano Trio, who have also been chosen to conduct the Educational Outreach sponsored by the Festival at the Sanibel School. With us for the first time are the Cincinnati Chamber Players featuring Dwight Parry, oboe, Felicity James, violin, Christian Colberg, viola, and Lachezar Kastov, cello.
Making their debut in our musical theater slot are the talented Southwest Florida Showstoppers presenting “Masters of the Marquee,” a celebration of music from Broadway to Hollywood.
Our concerts will be performed at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, a beautiful venue with great acoustics and an intimate atmosphere. We are grateful for their continued support of the Festival.
We are also grateful for our generous donors, sponsors, and ticket buyers, and to our dedicated volunteers and host families. They make Sanibel Music Festival possible.
We are happy to welcome three valued new Board members. Linda Kramer will be working on development along with Paul Harvey. Ellen Harvey is our new Secretary.
Stay tuned to our website for more information, and watch for the launch of ticket sales on June 1st
We hope that the music we bring to you this, our 40th season, will enrich your life.
“Save March for Music”
Bobbi Conrad, SMF President
2027
CONCERT VENUE
Sanibel Congregational, United Church
of Christ
2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Festival is to present classical music of the highest standard and to promote the careers of emerging artists through performance opportunities at affordable prices.
SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL FACTS
The Sanibel Music Festival was founded in the 1980’s by Marilyn Lauriente, musician and impresario. The Festival has presented such wonderful artists as: The Emerson String Quartet, Olga Kern, Opera Theater of Connecticut, David Finckel, Wu Han, The Juilliard String Quartet, Orion Weiss, Joyce Yang, Jon Nakamatsu, Ruth Laredo, the American String Quartet, the Pacifica Quartet, and the Prazak Quartet.
The Festival presents a concert series each season, featuring chamber music, piano, and vocal ensemble, as well as outreach and education programs.
HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2027
The privilege of hosting an artist in your home is a wonderful opportunity to be “up close and personal” with world-famous artists. This also affords the host some special perks at the accompanying concert.
Contact Deborah Larson for details and to choose your dates and artists for hosting.
Call or Text: 703-966-9474. Email: [email protected]
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