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 will present a unique performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concert No. 2, prompting the concert's name: "Rach 2 by 6." Anthony Cananzi on timpani will join 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.

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

Where: Ancient City Baptist Church

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.