Romanza Festivale: "Rach 2 by 6"

Romanza Presents ...

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., the Romanza Festivale presents several piano compositions, ending the evening with the world premiere of an ensemble arrangement of Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. 

Pianist Dr. Keith Teepen, of Flagler College, has been recognized as a collaborative pianist. He has performed with diverse artists, including baritone Bryan Hymel, trumpeter Christopher Job, euphonium virtuosos, Broadway stars, and trombonist Scott Harmon.

For the Romanaza Festivale grand finale concert, Dr. Teepen is joined by five other musicians: a string quartet and a timpanist. Those six present a unique performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concert No. 2, prompting the concert's name: "Rach 2 by 6." Anthony Cananzi on timpani joins Vinicius Sant'Ana, violinist; Kimberly Zielinski, violinist; Hannah Barrow, violaist; and Brittany Maroney, cellist, to accompany Dr. Teepan.

Dr. Teepen will perform several numbers during the first half of the evening, including George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with Kimberly Zielinski, and Cesar Franck's Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano with Vinicius Sant-Ana. There will be a brief intermission before the concerto.

Admission: $40.00 per person. Purchase tickets in advance online—take $10.00 off the ticket price if purchased by May 12.

When: Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Ancient City Baptist Church

The Chamber Ensemble

From Brazil, violinist Vinicius Sant'Ana has performed in Carnegie Hall and throughout Europe, Asia, and South America.

Kimberly Zielinsky became enamored with the violin when she was five and first performed professionally when she was 14. She has played the violin in more than 1,500 live performances, including with orchestras and musical theater productions.

Violist, Hannah Barrow, earned her Master of Music Degree in orchestral performance at Arizona State University. She has taught locally and performs frequently with other ensembles in the Southeast. 

Brittany Maroney, cellist, has performed with touring artists, including Celtic Woman, Styx, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. She performs frequently in numerous local productions and teaches in her Green Cove Springs studio.

Anthony Cananzi, Jr. is the director of bands at Tocoi Creek High School and earned a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from Florida State University. He will play tympani during this performance. 

About Romanza Festivale

This event is part of the annual two-week Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, showcasing historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From May 2 - 18, 2025, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events, historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits. To find out more about the two weeks of events, visit here.