Music

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) and Steinway and Sons Piano Gallery Miami are pleased to announce “Song Fest Miami,” a free concert series performed by members of FGO’s Young Artist Program featuring a variety of classical singing styles. Each concert highlights a different style of song: German lieder, Broadway love songs, French mélodies, and English art song. Venue Steinway & Sons Piano Gallery … +

Joan Soriano, the Dominican Republic’s ‘Duke of Bachata’ will perform in Little Havana Social Club. The presentation will include a pre-concert bachata dance lesson, DJ set and the live show. Joan Soriano and his family band bring old-school charm and modern sensibility to the genre, creating a danceable sound that is as gritty as it is romantic. Koubek Center Little Havana Social … +

Miami International Guitar Festival 2016 (MIGF) will present eleven concerts, five masterclasses, three lectures, and a composers panel, as well as a composition competition and luthiers expo. All masterclasses are open to the public for viewing. The composition competition invites the young and emerging composers of new guitar compositions for solo, duo, or trio in two age categories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qoSNcTCvs&list=PL0OeASTO6ZjKiMt4_Kc3ct7OL2qEfSSSm&index=1 Miami International Guitar … +

The New World School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Alfred Gershfeld, will perform major works by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov. The Orchestra will share the stage with American pianist Christopher O’Riley, host of the National Public Radio show From the Top. Sergei Rachmaninov’ s beloved 2nd Piano Concerto in C Minor will be performed by the famed … +

The Cleveland Orchestra celebrates Miami’s 10th anniversary season with Renée Fleming, which has been considered the most beloved soprano of our time. Known as “the people’s diva” and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Solo, Renée Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, artistry, and stage presence. The program will include Mozart Symphony no. 35 “Haffner”, Verdi “Willow … +

The Cleveland Orchestra with Franz Welser-Möst,(conductor) and Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), is pleased to present two Tchaikovsky’s romantic melodies: Winter Romance and Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy. The program also includes Schumann’s lyrical, introspective piano concerto. Cleveland Orchestra Miami 1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 302 Miami FL 33132 305.372.7749 www.clevelandorchestra.com

The Cleveland Orchestra with Franz Welser-Möst (conductor), William Preucil (violin) and Mark Kosower (cello) will present Brahms Double Concerto, which its been described as among the most beautiful pieces Brahms ever put to paper. Cleveland Orchestra Miami 1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 302 Miami FL 33132 305.372.7749 www.clevelandorchestra.com

Norma is considered one of the best operas ever composed, and it features one of the greatest arias in the entire Italian repertoire, “Casta diva.” It tells the story of Druid High Priestess Norma who has made some “unfortunate” choices for the sake of love. She has broken her religious vows, consorted with the enemy, and given birth to two children by … +

The living legend, Plácido Domingo kicks off at the American Airlines Arena. He will be performing a selection of well-known songs from his repertoire, hits from Broadway musicals as well as all-time audience favorites including “Granada” and “Bésame Mucho”. American Airlines Arena Tickets at American Airlines Arena Box Office The Miami Symphony Orchestra 10689 North Kendall Drive Suite 307 Miami FL 33176 … +

ViolaFest includes activities exploring this instrument through master classes and Special Viola Topics with NWSA Professor Richard Fleischman, guest Master teacher Dr. Jesus Alfonzo, performances, and even a Viola Ensemble and Faculty Recital. Free event and open to students Grades 6-12, also College-age students Participants must bring their viola Check in and registration at NWSA Lobby 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM New … +

Celebrating its first Gala ever, Cleveland Orchestra Miami will perform with its music Director Franz Welser-Möst and Soprano Renée Fleming. The Gala will be an evening to celebrate ten seasons of relationship with the Miami-Dade community. Program includes works by Mozart and Ravel and Verdi. Franz Welser-Möst on his fourteenth year as music director of The Cleveland Orchestra and Soprano Renée Fleming, … +

Orchestra Miami celebrates the Holiday Season with its first-ever Pops Concert. An evening of Christmas classics and Chanukkah songs. The program includes Sleigh Ride, A “Classical Christmas”(carols based on classical compositions), A Charlie Brown Christmas and Hanukkah Festival Overture, among others. Venue Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 Tickets 25$ Orchestra Miami PO Box 7598 Miami FL 33255 305.274.2103 www.orchestramiami.org

The Miami Bach Society together with University of Miami Collegium Musicum will celebrate a concert dedicated to people in Paris, devastated by the terrorist attacks of past november. The great English Christmas Tradition, will feature music of Henry Purcell, G.F. Handel, William Boyce, and others. The program includes: The Praise of Christmas, Remember O Thou Man, Lute Book Lullaby, Coventry Carol, Behold … +

The New World Symphony presents a festive program celebrating the holiday season. With Christian Reif as conductor, Jimmy L. Morales as narrator and Maya Cohon (violin) the program includes pieces by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Antonio Vivaldi and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov among others. Extracts from The Nutcracker, The Four Seasons or Christmas Eve will be played. It is also included Tim Burton’s The Nightmare … +

The Master Chorale of South Florida and soloists will sing Handel’s Messiah in a one night only performance. The Chorale encourages the audience to sing this timeless work, where the public will be able to enjoy the majesty of this masterpiece among the singers. Venue First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach 2331 NE 26th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Master Chorale of … +

Robert Carnochan conducts the Frost Wind Ensemble in Schuman’s George Washington Bridge, Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy and Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis. The Guest conductor Chee Weng Yim will perform Benson’s The Passing Bell. The Frost Wind Ensemble at the University of Miami consists of the finest wind and percussion players at the university, and performs for numerous concerts, conferences, and festivals throughout the season. … +

Yo-Yo Ma brings together long time collaborators and friends with whom he has explored the musical and cultural traditions of Europe, Latin America and the Silk Road. In a program including works from Brazil, Russia, India and China, the group brings a 21st century perspective to diverse cultural traditions. One of Ma’s goals is to explore music as a means of communication … +

“It’s hard to think of a more perfect operatic comedy than The Barber of Seville” National Public Radio That’s not our quote…that’s National Public Radio raving about The Barber of Seville. And it’s no wonder! The Barber of Seville is one of the greatest comic operas ever composed. Everyone is calling for opera’s favorite barber, Figaro–and Florida Grand Opera is pleased to … +

“I gave everything to it I was able to give. What I have here accomplished, I will never achieve again.” Saint-Saens said this of his final symphonic work – which has become a favorite not only for its beautiful melodies but for its dramatic use of the organ. This striking work is paired with a Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto – perhaps the most … +

St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series’ continues its fourth season on Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 pm featuring virtuoso violinist Aisha Syed in the intimate 400-seat St. Hugh Catholic Church, 3460 Royal Road, Coconut Grove. Aisha Syed made her debut at age eleven with the Dominican Symphony Orchestra performing Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor. She is now 26, and a remarkable virtuoso. … +

The violist Roberto Díaz, president of the Curtis Institute of Music, former principal viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra, has already had a significant impact on American musical life and continues to do so in his dual roles as performer. As a soloist, Mr. Díaz collaborates with leading conductors of our time on stages throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Also … +