Beaches Fine Arts Series will present cellist Zuill Bailey and guitarist Jason Vieaux in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 12th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and seating is first come, first served. Admission is free.
An art exhibit follows at the reception with paintings and sculpture by Swedish artist Åke Arnerdal.
Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, artistic director and teacher. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has made him one of the most sought after and active cellists today.
Bailey has been featured with symphony orchestras and music festivals worldwide, has appeared in a recurring role on the HBO series “Oz” and has been heard on several NPR programs.
Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux, “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone), is described by NPR as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.”
Sought-after for his extensive concerto repertoire, Vieaux has performed with a long list of orchestras and has an extensive discography.
In 2011, Vieaux co-founded the guitar department at the Curtis Institute of Music (with David Starobin). He has taught at the Cleveland Institute of Music for 25 years.
Åke Arnerdal divides his time between Torsåker, Sweden, and Jacksonville. He has exhibited at various venues around the world.
