Opening Concert: Our Voices
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Join RCP for a captivating evening to celebrate the kickoff of the 2024-2025 season. This highly anticipated event will feature the remarkable soprano Alison Buchanan, recently acclaimed for her appearance in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton.
Alison will perform a selection of powerful songs that explore themes of love, triumph, and freedom, showcasing the emotive depth of her artistry. This concert marks the beginning of the 23rd season for RCP and invites audiences to experience the transformative power of music.
Tickets:
VIP: $100 (Includes pre-concert reception with hors d'oeuvres and a meet-and-greet with Alison Buchanan)
Schedule:
6:30 PM Pre-Concert Reception: VIP ticket holders only
7:30 PM Ritz Chamber Players Concert/Alison Buchanan
9:00 PM Post-Concert Dessert Reception: VIP and all ticket holders
TICKET INFO
PURCHASE YOUR VIP TICKETS HERE
GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Coretta’s Voice
Saturday January 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., RCP pays tribute to another remarkable Civil Rights Movement figure: Coretta Scott King. Discover the legacy of Coretta’s "Freedom Concerts" that combined poetry, storytelling, and music to vividly narrate the struggle for Civil Rights.
Join us as we reimagine Coretta Scott King's powerful Freedom Concert and celebrate her contributions to the movement.
TICKET INFO
VIP: $25 | Enhance your evening with exclusive access to our post-concert reception. Enjoy a post-concert reception with delectable desserts and enjoy an intimate meet-and-greet with the talented Ritz Chamber Players artists.
PURCHASE YOUR VIP TICKETS HERE
General Admission
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Lift Ev'ry Voice
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Join the Ritz Chamber Players this February for Lift Ev'ry Voice, a powerful concert celebrating Black History Month and the 125th anniversary of the Black National Anthem, Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing. Jacksonville's own James Weldon Johnson - a civil rights activist, leader of the NAACP, and a local principal - initially wrote the song as a poem. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson, composed the music to lyrics.
The iconic hymn was first performed on February 12, 1900, by a choir of 500 students at the then-segregated Edwin M. Stanton School in Jacksonville, FL. Lift Ev'ry Voice, honors the resilience and aspirations of Black Americans and became a beacon during the Civil Rights Movement. This concert will pay tribute to its enduring legacy and the brothers' profound contributions to music and history.
TICKET INFO
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | RESERVE YOUR SEAT
The Ties That Bind
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM
A profound celebration of unity and resilience, this evocative concert honors the memory of Holocaust victims on Jewish Holocaust Memorial Day. Highlighting the deep historical connections between the Black and Jewish communities, the performance will feature Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, composed during his captivity in a German POW camp during World War II.
This concert illustrates the indomitable human spirit and reaffirms the commitment to solidarity and remembrance between the Black and Jewish communities.
TICKET INFO
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Juneteenth: Voices of Freedom
June 18 - 21 celebrate Juneteenth with the Ritz Chamber Players during Voices of Freedom, a powerful, multi-day concert series honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These dynamic performances pay tribute to the struggles, resilience and the enduring spirit of freedom that define the journey to liberation.
This finale series also celebrates Black Music Month, Pride, and the birthday of Jacksonville’s own James Weldon Johnson. Over four days at four iconic venues in Northeast Florida, experience a compelling fusion of music, heritage, and hope—showcasing the transformative power of chamber music.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 18 | 1:00 PM
Opening Concert
Proudly presented by The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Tickets: Reserve your seat | Members $5, Future Members $25
Thursday, June 19 | 7:30 PM
St. Augustine Music Festival Juneteenth Concert
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Tickets: Reserve your seat | Event is Free and Open to the Public
Friday, June 20 | 1:00 PM
Tea at the Terry: Arts & Wellbeing | Proudly Presented by VyStar Credit Union
Florida Blue Conference Center
4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Saturday, June 21 | 7:30 PM
RCP Season Finale: Voices of Freedom | Proudly Presented by VyStar Credit Union
Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Dolphin Drive Jacksonville, FL 32211
Event is Free and Open to the Public but please reserve your spot. Donations are appreciated and keep the music alive!
Tickets: Reserve your seat.
