An intimate program for flute, viola, and harp.
Featured Artists
Features music of Debussy, Takemitsu and Damase.
Dates & Locations
January 16, 2027
Blake Library, Stuart
2:00 pm
January 17, 2027
Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach
3:00 pm
Tickets are required for this concert and are sold by the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Museum TicketsDuration
Approximately 1 hour, no intermission.
Photo by Suzanne Clements
Christina Apelgren (Tina) has been the principal flute for the Atlantic Classical Orchestra since its inception. Ms. Apelgren also holds this same position with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne, Florida. In addition, she plays in various orchestras throughout the state. Born in New York City, she attended the Juilliard School’s Pre-College program while in high school and earned her degree from SUNY Purchase. She lives in Indialantic, FL with her husband Scott and their dog Toby. In her free time Tina enjoys gardening and catching the sunrise on the beach.
Dr. Anna Ivanova began studying violin at age six before transitioning to viola. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in viola performance from the Saratov Conservatory in Russia and later joined the Syktyvkar Philharmonic String Quartet. In 2018, she received her Doctorate in Viola Performance from Louisiana State University. During her career, she has performed at international music festivals in Europe and the United States, appeared as a soloist in Russia and the U.S., and won both national and international competitions. Dr. Ivanova has held positions with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and, since 2024, the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra. She performs regularly with leading ensembles across Florida, including the Palm Beach Symphony and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra.
An experienced educator, Dr. Ivanova has taught students of all ages through organizations including Music Tree Prep School, Kids’ Orchestra, AWSOM Music School, and Jupiter Music Academy.
A well-known and widely respected harpist recognized for her attentive playing, quick adaptability and musicianship, Susan Knapp Thomas has enjoyed an active performance career with orchestras in both the north and the south. Currently Principal Harpist of Hartford Symphony, Ms. Thomas also performs regularly with orchestras in the south, including Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Orlando Philharmonic, Alabama Symphony, and Brevard Symphony Orchestra.
Ms. Thomas has performed with the Florida Grand and Vero Beach Operas, and has played shows for Frank Sinatra Jr., Johnny Mathis, Judy Collins and other notable acts.
Ms. Thomas’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York in Harp Performance and Music Leadership. She resides in Palm City with her husband Brad and their dog Evvie.
