Beaches Fine Arts continues its 53rd season with the chamber ensemble Camerata Nordica Octet in its first American tour. Signature Concert Sponsor for this free concert is the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds.
Established in 1974, Camerata Nordica has garnered a reputation for its distinctive performance style, captivating audiences by performing standing up, often from memory. Their dynamic energy and shared musical purpose form the core of the ensemble’s identity. Three of their recordings have been nominated for Grammy Awards.
The octet consists of principal players from the orchestra, performing selected pieces by heart, showcasing the ensemble’s deep musical connection and commitment to each piece. For this special concert, the ensemble will perform “The Nordic Seasons” by Hanna Helgegren complete with beautiful images of Scandanavia, and Mendellsohn’s phenomenal Octet in E Flat Major, Op. 20.
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free.
A reception to meet the artists follows the free concert in Christopher Lobby at the rear of the sanctuary.
For more information, go to https://beachesfinearts.org/camerata-nordica-octet or call 904-270-1771.
