Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Blockbuster 2025/26 Season
Amelia Island, FL — September 16, 2025 — The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival proudly announces its 25th Anniversary Season, presenting world-class concerts, masterclasses, and community events from October 2025 through June 2026.
The season launches with the 25th Anniversary Silver Soirée on October 12, 2025, and continues with a dazzling lineup including Time For Three, Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Vieaux, Imani Winds, David Finckel & Wu Han, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Marc-André Hamelin, Khatia Buniatishvili, the Miró Quartet, and more.
Educational highlights include four public masterclasses, four Meet the Musician events, and expanded in-school programs. New this year is the Marasco Young Artists’ Concert showcasing talented local students.
Season Highlights
- Time For Three – Dec 17, 2025 | Ritz-Carlton
- Imani Winds – Jan 27, 2026 | Ritz-Carlton
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Marc-André Hamelin – Mar 3, 2026 | First Baptist Church
- Khatia Buniatishvili – Apr 21, 2026 | Amelia River Club
- Festival Finale with the Miró Quartet & Beth Newdome Fellows – Jun 13, 2026 | Nassau County Historic Courthouse
Quotes from Leadership
Robyn Lamp, Executive Director: “It has been an honor to step into this role and witness how this Festival enriches lives through breathtaking performances and transformative education. The joy on our audiences’ faces and the energy from our young musicians remind us why music matters. This season, we celebrate not only great artistry, but also the community that makes it all possible.”
William Ransom, Artistic Director: “For 25 years, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has brought the world’s greatest musicians to one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. This season is both a tribute to our history and a bold step forward, showcasing legendary artists alongside emerging stars who will carry chamber music into the next 25 years!”
Emma Mills Bledsoe, President: “From our very first season, it was clear this Festival would leave an imprint on Amelia Island and the wider world of chamber music. As we celebrate 25 years, we honor the past, embrace the present, and look with excitement to the future, continuing to create treasured memories for generations to come.”
Tickets are available online at aicmf.org or by calling the box office at (904) 261-1779. Student & visitor discounts are available.
