Music

Celebrating 25 years of jazz, An Evening with Pat Metheny will be the main event of South Florida Jazz’ current season. Pat Metheny will be in guitars and as the bandleader; Antonio Sanchez in drums; Linda Oh in acoustic bass and Gwilym Simcock in piano. Pat Metheny over the years has performed with artists as diverse as Gary Burton, Ornette Coleman, Herbie … +

Jazz South Florida celebrates 25 years of jazz with The New York Standards Quartet (NYSQ), formed in 2006 by four master musicians. Four recorded and busy musicians with their own bands, educators at the collegiate level in the New York area decided to get together. Tim Armacost in tenor and soprano saxes; flute; David Berkman in piano; Ugonna Okegwo in acoustic bass … +

The biggest little orchestra around – Pink Martini featuring lead singer China Forbes – returns to the Arsht Center with their new album, Je dis oui! Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world, crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes … +

Don’t miss out – Get 10% discount off South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s performance at the Arsht on January 25th. ÜBERMENSCH (SUPERMAN) Tom Hormel: The Legend of Bird Mountain, World Premiere Korngold: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Tessa Lark, violin Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra Ubermensch is a passionate and eclectic performance with a wide array of emotional energies that energize and soothe the … +

Marcia Ball is a Texas-born, Louisiana-raised musician who has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls onto the stage. Her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, deeply soulful ballads and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-_ISUR6mE0 Black Box Theater Jan … +

Indulge in the splendor of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra as Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso mesmerizes audiences with a brilliant array of internationally acclaimed soloists and musicians to present a captivating repertoire suffused with unique sounds and musical talents. Encounter world premieres and brilliant contemporary composers. Simply put… The Symphony is the Heart of South Florida’s cultural scene. MASTERWORKS & POPS 2016 … +

In celebration of our 75th continuous year of bringing the finest opera to South Florida we have designed a season with something for everyone. Each of the operas will resonate with one our various communities. Before Night Falls, based on the autobiography of Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas, will be the fourth installment in our Made for Miami series. Composer Jorge Martín is … +

The Waterfront Playhouse Gala presents “Rock around the clock shock hop gala”. This is a one-night-only event to dance away the night. It will include a best costume contest where poodle skirts and leather jackets are more than welcome. The night also features food by the Key West Iron Chefs, open bar, great music, and a silent auction, plus an Art Bike … +

The Roots, the legendary Grammy Award-winning hip-hop crew and arguably the hardest working musicians in popular culture, continue to break the mold 25 years after the band was founded. The brainchild of childhood friends Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, The Roots began their career playing bucket drums and freestyling on the street. Their impressive career has now evolved to … +

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert by The Strauss Symphony of America, includes a new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from operettas that will be performed by a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers, and ballet and ballroom dancers. Co-produced by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Attila Glatz Concert Productions, it features Christoph Campestrini as conductor (Vienna); … +

Join in the tradition of millions worldwide with “Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert”! More celebratory than a glass of champagne, this elegant concert is a delight for the eyes and the ears. A stunning new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from Die Fiedermaus and Merry Widow will be performed by a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers, ballet dancers, and … +

From the concert series Journey Through Sound this festive evening of klezmer will feature the Amernet Quartet and clarinetist, Alexander Fiterstein, founder of The Zimro Project, a unique ensemble dedicated to incorporating Jewish art music into chamber music programs. The Klassically Klezmer will feature members of the Amernet String Quartet (FIU’s Ensemble-In-Residence), Cantor David Muchnik of Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, FIU jazz … +

Music & Lyrics by Todd Almond Directed by Kevin Newbury Featuring Todd Almond & Courtney Love Experience Courtney Love & Todd Almond up close in the intimate 200-seat Carnival Studio Theater! Kansas City Choir Boy is a theater piece told entirely through music about love unexpectedly altered by fate. A mystery told through flashbacks, the show tells the story of two lovers … +

The angelic voices of Seraphic Fire sing carols in the experience of Seraphic Fire’s traditional Christmas concerts. Three world premiere carol settings by Susan LaBarr James K. Bass, associate conductor. The audience will be surrounded in the beauty of Gregorian chant, glorious English Christmas carols, and the favorite Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, as the ensemble welcomes the season with festive style. … +

Three world premiere carol settings by Susan LaBarr and James K. Bass as associate conductor. Currently in their 15th Season Seraphic Fire sing timeless carols in the absorbing experience of Seraphic Fire’s traditional candlelight Christmas concerts. Performing throughout South Florida and on national tours, Seraphic Fire is regarded as one of the preeminent professional vocal ensembles in the United States. Led by … +

Bach’s monumental achievement, “a cathedral of sound”, is widely considered one of the greatest choral works ever written. Heroic, sublime, pastoral and infectiously joyous, Bach’s B minor mass takes listeners on a journey they will never forget. Hailed as “a cathedral of sound,” this masterpiece is widely considered one of the best choral works ever written. Don’t miss the Master Chorale’s moving … +

Carmen is a must-see for both opera aficionados and new opera-lovers. This traditional production features two exciting mezzo-sopranos in the lead role—the Spanish María José Montiel and the American Tara Venditti—who are becoming well known worldwide for their interpretations of the famous gypsy. If you’ve never seen Carmen, you won’t believe how much of the music you know from movies, television, shows, … +

Trumpet player, arranger, composer, producer, and educator, Melton has performed with some of the top names in jazz including the Count Basie Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Woody Herman Orchestra, Bobby Watson, Jaco Pastorius, George Cables, John Hicks, Charlie Mingus Dynasty, and Gunther Schuller, among many others. Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami 770 NE 125th Street (Joan Lehman Building) North … +

The 77th season of Waterfront Playhouse will start with the timeless music of Burt Bacharach in concert. The six-time Grammy Award winner and winner of three Academy Awards is a master of hit songs. Directed by Danny Weathers with the musical direction of Jim Rice. A line-up of Key West’s best vocal talent will present another concert starring Jodyrae Campbell, Mary Falconer, … +

Adrienne Arsht Center Knight Concert Hall The Cleveland Orchestra Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Gil Shaham, violin BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture BARBER Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 “One of today’s finest violinists” – The New York Times Superstar Gil Shaham tackles Barber’s gorgeous Violin Concerto, once thought impossible to play due to its fiendishly challenging finale. The program concludes with one of Shostakovich’s … +

The Hot Sardines return with their yuletide classics and a twist on New York, Paris, and New Orleans jazz. This troupe is led by chanteuse and washboard player Miss Elizabeth and joined by her Prohibition era band that includes tapper “Fast Eddy” Francisco. Experience beloved chestnuts like “White Christmas” and “Please Come Home for Christmas,” Edith Piaf’s “Le Noël de La Rue” … +