Romanza: Afternoon Musicale with Astralis
Astralis Chamber Ensemble will perform at Memorial Presbyterian Church as part of St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale.
Romanza: Afternoon Musicale with Astralis
Noted for "captivating" performances around the world, the Astralis Chamber Ensemble will return to St. Augustine on Saturday, April 29, 2023, for a free one-hour concert at Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Angela Massey, the founder and artistic director of Astralis, has been a featured guest soloist with the Tryon Concert Association, Kosciuszko Foundation in NYC, River Center for Performing Arts, and the National Flute Association. She is a worldwide performer having played concerts in England, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Switzerland. She holds flute positions with the South Florida Symphony, the Venice Symphony, and performs regularly with the Sarasota Orchestra. Angela has been awarded prizes in the Alexander and Buono Competition, Frank Bowen Competition, and Myrna Brown Competition among others.
Massey will be joined in this concert by pianist Chee-Hang See and cellist Megan Chartier. Chee-Hang See is a prize-winning pianist who has performed in concert series and festivals at the Festival Internacional de Colonia, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Musicale, South Carolina Chamber Music Festival, Chicago Duo Piano Festival, and Piccolo Spoleto Festival.
Megan Chartier serves as the principal cellist of Opera San Luis Obispo and performs frequently with the Astralis Chamber Ensemble. She has performed internationally and throughout North America, including with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra.
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Presbyterian Chruch, 32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival consisting of two weeks of historical, cultural and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From April 28 - May 14, 2023, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater and art exhibits. To find out more about the full two weeks of events, visit here.
