Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival announced today an inspiring schedule of exciting performances for its 22nd season. The Festival begins on January 13th with the Festival’s quartet in residence, the Dover Quartet, and continues with a timely performance on January 17th by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine. On April 1st, the Festival welcomes Grammy® award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov who was recently recognized by the Times of London as “the most astounding pianist of our time.”

Additional concerts include the Emerson String Quartet, which is making its final tour; Beethoven & Bluegrass with legendary bluegrass artists Mark and Maggie O’Connor performing with the Vega String Quartet; a second appearance by the Dover Quartet featuring Roberto Díaz and Elissa Lee Koljonen; the culturally and musically diverse Harlem String Quartet; a Community Spring Concert in conjunction with the City of Fernandina Beach with a performance by the award-winning Kelly/Scott Jazz Sextet; and a concert for all ages, the family-friendly, Musical Adventures with Babar, Ferdinand & Skywalker. For more information about becoming a contributor and early ticket purchases visit www.aicmf.org.

The season is being led by the Festival’s newly named Artistic Director, William Ransom, who recently succeeded the Festival’s founder and General and Artistic Director Christopher Rex who passed away last March. Ransom is the Mary Emerson Professor of Piano at Emory University, the founder and Artistic Director of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta, and the Artistic Director of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.

Upon announcing the season, Ransom said, “I am truly honored to follow in the footsteps of my friend and colleague, Christopher Rex, and to help launch the 22nd Season that reflects Chris’ work and passion.” Ransom added, “This season promises an exceptional lineup of the best musical talent from around the world. Personally, I look forward to engaging with the Amelia Island community and helping to inspire a whole new generation of Festival fans.”

The 22nd Festival season will incorporate many fun social events being planned in conjunction with several of the concerts. Festival Board President Anne Coonrod noted that, “We are excited to bring back opportunities where concert attendees can mingle and enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail before and after several of the performances.” Coonrod continued, “Concerts often sell out and music lovers should consider becoming a Festival contributor to enjoy the benefit of early ticket sales and not be left out of what promises to be an extremely engaging year.”

Festival Contributors at the $500 level and above may begin ordering tickets for the 2022 season on Tuesday, November 8th. Contributors at the $100 level to $499 will be eligible to purchase tickets on Tuesday, November 15th and general ticket sales will commence just before Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 22nd.

To learn more about becoming a contributor and to benefit from early ticket purchasing visit www.aicmf.org.