Downtown Miami

The Concert Two Friends-One Century of Music brings Caetano Veloso & Gilberto Gil in a one night only opportunity. These two musicians last year celebrated the 50th anniversary of their friendship and musical careers. They met by chance in Salvador, Bahia, and have been close friends ever since, creating the Tropicalia soundtrack for Brazil and beyond. Rhythm Foundation 407 Lincoln Rd Miami … +

IlluminArts is thrilled to present David Lang’s 2008 Pulitzer Prize winning piece, the little match girl passion, in a fully staged performance inspired by the highly anticipated exhibit of Colombian sculptor, Doris Salcedo. The little match girl passion has been acclaimed as an intense theatrical experience, that shapes a story of hope in the midst of suffering. Venue Pérez Art Museum Miami … +

Hear Shakespeare’s famous love stories brought to life through music! Led by its dynamic Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève, The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a ravishing program including Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”. Let the Philadelphia Orchestra, who The New York Times raves is “inspirational,” capture your hearts and imaginations with this performance! Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director Stéphane Denève, principal guest conductor Program: BERLIOZ … +

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the most popular modern dance company in the world for a reason. You don’t just see an Ailey performance, you feel it. The Ailey company is returning to the Arsht Center for five performances only, and as The Huffington Post recently declared, “Do not miss this season – it’s a WOW!” You can choose from three … +

Franz Liszt’s second piano concerto is one of the most thrilling and vibrant concertos of all time – filled with emotion, virtuosity, and passion. The concert begins with a world premiere that was commissioned by the Arsht Center for The Cleveland Orchestra, to celebrate the organizations’ ten-year partnership. The concert then concludes with Mahler’s epic First Symphony, inspired by sounds of nature, … +

In celebration of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, HistoryMiami Museum will feature Sinatra: An American Icon, a multi-media exhibition exploring the life of the multiple GRAMMY Award winner. The exhibition, curated by the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, traces 100 years of Sinatra’s career and impact on American culture. The exhibition includes never-before-seen photos, family mementos, rare correspondence, personal items, artwork, and music. … +

MDC Museum of Art + Design exhibits 75 Years of EFE Images: Wars, Triumphs, Disasters, People and Politics. This exhibition of photographs donated to MDC’s Permanent Art Collection and Wolfson Archives features EFE’s compilation of the most arresting and impactful images for each year in existence. The exhibition includes photographs from EFE’s award-winning photojournalists, capturing pivotal moments in history including coronations of … +

The Tony Award-winning musical Passion, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Co-presented with Zoetic Stage tells the unlikely love story of a handsome soldier and the lonely, ailing woman who will stop at nothing to win his heart. Set in 19th century war-torn Italy, the rapturous Passion is one of Sondheim’s most powerful and personal works. Wondrously complex and based on … +

The Philadelphia Orchestra one of the preeminent orchestras in the world with Yannick Nézet-Séguin as music director and Stéphane Denève as principal guest conductor will play Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet where the music evokes the beauty and tragedy of Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed lovers. The program also includes Mendelssohn’s Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, originally composed for Shakespeare’s delightful romp about … +

Program Three includes Year of the Rabbit by Peck/Stevens, Sunset by Taylor/Elgar and Bourrée Fantasque by Balanchine/Chabrier. Year of the Rabbit alluded to the cyclical nature of life. Enhanced by Michael Atkinson’s new orchestration the work marks a significant artistic milestone as classical ballet transitions into the 21st century. Sunset by Taylor/Elgar suggests the complexities of love, the separation experienced by six … +

As one of the most anticipated performances of the college, the New World School of the Arts College BFA Dance Concert will present Emerge, a program that showcases the passion, skill, and creativity of nine new choreographic voices. As the title suggests, this dynamic program will present a program of works which embody the joys and struggles of emerging as a creative … +

The artists Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña will present a series of stop-motion animation films: Mother.Father; The Temple; The Arc and The Andes. These mysterious films have been described as foundational chapters of a new creed, presenting images that mix the sacred with the profane, the beautiful with the horrific and so on. The entire film is made using simple materials—found objects, … +

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. His beloved 2nd Piano Concerto in C Minor will be performed by the famed American pianist, Christopher O’Riley, also known by millions across America as the host of the National Public Radio show From the Top. Another … +

Tenor David Portillo has established himself as one of the leading artists of his generation. Fresh off of his Metropolitan Opera debut, David will present an afternoon of Spanish song accompanied by the celebrated pianist Gregory Ritchey. The concert program is inspired by Steven and William Ladd’ exhibition currently on view. Venue MDC Museum of Art and Design Freedom Tower MDC Museum … +

The New World School of the Arts College BFA (Bachelor Fine Arts) Dance Concert will present Emerge, a program that showcases the creativity of nine new choreographic voices. The BFA Dance Concert choreography includes: Penumbral Abyss choreographed by Felipe Arencibia. Connections & Detachments where tap dancers go against contemporary modern dancers evoking the tension between the tedium of a New York City … +

Ayikodans, led by founder and artistic director Jeanguy Saintus, returns to Miami with the World Premiere of M’angaje, the piece has been commissioned by the Arsht Center to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Ayikodans and the Arsht Center formed a partnership that led to the reconstruction of the company’s headquarters in Haiti and regular seasons of … +

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

PAMM will host the opening night of ScreenDance Miami, a festival produced by Tigertail. Festival shows internationally acclaimed Cinedans of the Netherlands. This series presents four films that have been curated and will be introduced by Martine Dekker, director of Cinedans Dance on Screen. In its second day six short dance works created for the camera as part of ScreenDance Miami will … +