Celebrated Musicians | Free Concerts | January 12–19
Northwest Florida will come alive with the sounds of classical music this January as the Emerald Coast Music Alliance Foundation (ECMAF) hosts its 9th Annual Music Festival from January 12–19, 2025. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable celebration of music, featuring performances by internationally acclaimed artists led by Musical Director Alon Goldstein, a celebrated Carnegie Hall pianist.
Joining Goldstein is an impressive lineup of virtuoso musicians, including:
• NeoArt Piano Duo
• Medehlan Duo (piano & violin)
• Amit Peled and the Peabody Cello Gang of Johns Hopkins Music Conservatory
• Eleni Katz on bassoon
• Matt Fitzsimmons, a trombonist with the U.S. Navy Band
Throughout the festival, ECMAF musicians will complete 50–60 performances, engaging audiences through interactive dialogue and hands-on experiences with their instruments. The performances will take place in local schools, senior centers, and organizations serving disadvantaged or disabled individuals, making classical music accessible to a broad range of communities.
In addition to these community performances, the ECMAF will present two free public concerts, open to all:
January 16: Fort Walton Beach Civic Center, 6 p.m.
sponsored by AnchorsGordon Law
January 17: Crosspoint Church, Niceville, 6 p.m. sponsored by Bayou Mechanical and Judy & Carey Huff
Seating is limited, and free tickets will be available for reservation through the ECMAF website beginning in January.
“The Emerald Coast Music Alliance Foundation is passionate about preserving and sharing the beauty of classical music,” said an ECMAF spokesperson. “By engaging directly with audiences, especially in underserved communities, we create moments of inspiration and deeper connections through music.”
The ECMAF is a 501c3 organization funded by generous donations of organizations and individuals. Learn more about supporting our mission at https://www.emeraldcoastmusic.org/supportthemission.html.
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit https://emeraldcoastmusic.org.
