Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 7:30pm
Experience the FIU Music Festival from October 25 to November 9, with jazz, orchestral, Latin, organ, chamber music, and musical theatre! Enjoy seven dynamic concerts featuring world-renowned artists and rising stars. Don’t miss the magic of live music!
Our festival has a rich legacy of musical curiosity, presenting new and rarely heard works that we hope you’ll enjoy. We continually strive to offer programming that deepens our engagement with the South Florida community, reaffirms our commitment to push for diversity, and nurtures the next generation of musicians through meaningful collaborations and partnerships.
For our students, this festival offers a combination of unique, hands-on learning experiences. They are able to learn from, and play with, the best in the business. Students also prepare, produce, and manage the festival while developing their entrepreneurial acumen and fluency in music management under the guidance of faculty and professionals.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, November 1, 2024 7:30pm
FIU Music Festival 2024: Amernet with Clive Greensmith and Lawrence Dutton
Experience an evening of unparalleled musical mastery as the Amernet String Quartet, FIU's acclaimed Artist-in-Residence ensemble, is joined by two towering figures in the classical music world: cellist Clive Greensmith, formerly of the legendary Tokyo Quartet, and violist Lawrence Dutton, from the iconic Emerson String Quartet.
Together, they will bring to life a program of the highest caliber, featuring Luigi Boccherini's charming and elegant String Quintet in C Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterful String Quintet in C Major, and Arnold Schoenberg's breathtakingly emotional sextet Verklärte Nacht, a dramatic and transformative work that remains one of the most profound pieces in the string repertoire.
This is a rare opportunity to witness these world-class musicians perform together in an extraordinary program that will captivate and inspire. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable concert — a must-see for any classical music lover. Secure your seats now for what promises to be a sold-out event!
