Amernet String Quartet welcomes renowned violist Luke Fleming for intimate concert at Sanctuary of the Arts

The Amernet String Quartet seated outdoors with their string instruments, alongside a separate portrait of violist Luke Fleming holding a viola.

By Coral Gables Gazette staff

The Amernet String Quartet will continue its celebrated Amernet and Friends chamber music series on Thursday, Jan. 29, with a special appearance by acclaimed violist Luke Fleming at the Sanctuary of the Arts.

Presented at 7:30 p.m., the concert brings together one of South Florida’s most respected chamber ensembles with a nationally recognized artist whose career bridges performance, education, and artistic leadership. The evening promises a richly textured program shaped by collaboration, virtuosity, and the intimate power of chamber music.

Tickets for the performance are $33, including fees.

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A cornerstone of South Florida’s classical music scene

Serving as Florida International University’s artists-in-residence ensemble, the Amernet String Quartet has become a defining presence in the region’s cultural landscape.

Internationally acclaimed for its stylistic versatility and expressive depth, the quartet is known for performances that balance technical precision with emotional resonance. Over the years, Amernet has built a reputation for dynamic interpretations that span classical masterworks and contemporary compositions alike.

Their concerts frequently emphasize the collaborative spirit of chamber music, inviting guest artists to join them in programs that explore new musical textures and artistic dialogue.

A celebrated violist takes the stage

Joining Amernet for this second concert in the series is violist Luke Fleming, a Juilliard-trained musician widely respected for both his refined artistry and his leadership in chamber music education.

Fleming is the founding director of the Manhattan Chamber Players and the Crescent City Chamber Music Festival, two organizations that have played influential roles in expanding chamber music performance and training across the country.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with respected ensembles including the Escher, Modigliani, and Orion Quartets. His performances are often praised for their warmth, clarity, and expressive range, qualities that align naturally with Amernet’s ensemble-driven approach.

His appearance in Coral Gables offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience one of New York’s leading violists in an intimate concert setting.

A program built on collaboration and depth

While specific repertoire has not been publicly detailed, the Amernet and Friends series traditionally centers on thoughtfully curated chamber works designed to highlight both ensemble cohesion and individual artistry.

With Fleming joining the quartet, the program is expected to explore the rich tonal possibilities of the viola within the chamber music tradition, adding depth and color to the string quartet sound.

The collaboration underscores the series’ mission to present artistically rich performances that bring together exceptional musicians in dynamic combinations.

Community support sustaining the concert series

The Amernet and Friends Concert Series is presented by The Wertheim and made possible through the generous support of the Funding Arts Network (FAN), an organization dedicated to strengthening South Florida’s arts community through collective philanthropy.

Their support has helped sustain innovative programming and ensure continued access to high-level classical performances throughout the region.

Event details

Amernet and Friends with Luke Fleming, viola
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary of the Arts

Coral Gables Gazette News Staff
Author: Coral Gables Gazette News Staff

Originally established in 1996 and relaunched as a digital publication in February 2025, the Coral Gables Gazette is an independent local news organization dedicated to factual, objective and accountable community journalism. Our newsroom reports on the people, policies, institutions and events shaping Coral Gables, Florida, providing residents with timely, informative coverage of the issues affecting their community. Our reporting includes City Hall, local government, municipal elections, public spending, real estate development, business, education, arts and culture, and neighborhood affairs throughout the City Beautiful. We follow City Commission decisions, examine public records and report on the businesses, organizations and individuals contributing to Coral Gables. We believe informed residents are essential to a healthy, engaged community. Stories published under the Coral Gables Gazette News Staff byline are prepared or compiled by the publication's editorial team. We strive for accuracy, fairness, transparency and clear distinctions between news reporting, opinion and advertising. Readers are encouraged to submit news tips, corrections, editorial inquiries and story suggestions through our Contact page and learn more about our standards through our Editorial Policy.

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Originally established in 1996 and relaunched as a digital publication in February 2025, the Coral Gables Gazette is an independent local news organization dedicated to factual, objective and accountable community journalism. Our newsroom reports on the people, policies, institutions and events shaping Coral Gables, Florida, providing residents with timely, informative coverage of the issues affecting their community. Our reporting includes City Hall, local government, municipal elections, public spending, real estate development, business, education, arts and culture, and neighborhood affairs throughout the City Beautiful. We follow City Commission decisions, examine public records and report on the businesses, organizations and individuals contributing to Coral Gables. We believe informed residents are essential to a healthy, engaged community. Stories published under the Coral Gables Gazette News Staff byline are prepared or compiled by the publication's editorial team. We strive for accuracy, fairness, transparency and clear distinctions between news reporting, opinion and advertising. Readers are encouraged to submit news tips, corrections, editorial inquiries and story suggestions through our Contact page and learn more about our standards through our Editorial Policy.

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