Music

Gluck’s masterpiece is most famous for its immortal aria, “Che farò senza Euridice.” But it’s also a compelling and deeply personal story of how far one man will go to prove his devotion to his wife. The grief-stricken musician and poet Orfeo risks the terrifying depths of the Underworld to bring back his beloved Euridice alive. For years, the role of Orfeo … +

FROST Extensions and FROST Jazz Vocal I presents music from the Great American Songbook as well as original music by some of today’s leading jazz composers. The concert will feature arrangements by FROST Studio and Music and Jazz faculty, students, and alumni. Kate Reid, director UM Gusman Concert Hall Frost School of Music 1314 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Ph: 305-284-2241 … +

A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Grisha is one of very few guitarists in the world who is reviving the tradition of solo flamenco guitar in a concert setting that was practiced by legendary flamenco masters such as Ramón Montoya and Sabicas. Grisha strives to keep alive older flamenco masterpieces that now exist only on records, by performing them in concerts. Instead … +

An ambitious concert of music for winds including Mahler’s Um Mitternacht, the largest of the Ruckert-Lieder set, featuring FROST School’s vocal professor Robynne Redmon; and also Schoenberg’s Theme and Variations, Stravinsky’s Octet, Dahl’s Sinfonietta, and Schmitt’s Dionysiaques. Robynne Redmon, soprano Jeffrey Summers, guest conductor Robert Carnochan, director UM Gusman Concert hall Frost School of Music 1314 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 … +

Frost School professor Charles Castleman, one of the world’s most active performers and pedagogues of the violin, offers a program showcasing the Brahms Sonatas for Violin and Piano Op. 78, Op. 100, and Op. 108. He will be joined by Dean Shelly Berg and Chair of Keyboard performance Santiago Rodriguez, both on piano. Santiago Rodriguez, piano Charles Castleman, violin Shelly Berg, piano … +

Under Conductor Eduardo Marturet, and as a part of The Miami Symphony Orchestra’ current season POP-UP Series comes to the heart of Design District. MISO is Miami’s hometown professional symphony and a valuable contributor to Miami’s cultural fabric. With 80 professional musicians selected from around the world, MISO represents the exceptional talent and diversity that mirrors South Florida’s international and multicultural richness. … +

Maestro Alastair Willis and The SYMPHONIA take a journey ‘beyond the music’ through an insider’s guide into 18th and 19th century Vienna with rich stories, visuals and some of the most celebrated compositions of the day. Concert goers will be transported back to old Vienna in this unique, interactive experience, combining classical music in a lively environment. This multi-faceted experience will bring … +

In a popular all-concerto program—a staple of the NWS program—select Fellows take the coveted spotlight as winners of this season’s concerto competition, an intense contest where Fellows compete head-to-head armed with their favorite solo work. The concert opens with lush, cascades by the harp in Reinhold Glière’s dream-like Concerto featuring Chloe Tula. Rewind over 130 years for the classical cheerfulness and regal … +

Works by Haydn, Borodin, and Mozart with Alex Fiterstein (clarinet), who is considered one of today’s most exceptional artists. Fiterstein has performed in recital, with distinguished orchestras, and with chamber music ensembles throughout the world. He won first prize at the Carl Nielsen International Clarinet Competition and received the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant Award. Since 1955, Friends of Miami Chamber Music … +

Kenneth Broberg -Minnesota native- wins audiences with his tremendous technique and the emotion he conveys through his playing. He has starred as soloist with U.S., British, and Australian orchestras, and in broadcasts on NPR and ABC (Australian) radio. Kenneth Broberg, Piano Silver Medalist, 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition A South Florida Debut Concert Young Artists Series Program to include: Franck/Prélude, Fugue … +

Inspired by the Chorale’s nearly sold-out performances of “Broadway Legends 1” in 2016, this concert series will treat audiences to a wonderful evening of show tunes that will highlight traditional Broadway legends such as Bernstein, Sondheim, and Rodgers & Hammerstein, as well as songs from more contemporary musicals, including Wicked, Avenue Q, and Dear Evan Hansen. Featuring guest artists from current Broadway … +

One of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors, Zakir Hussain has elevated the status of the tabla, a centuries-old instrument consisting of two hand drums, famously played by his father, Alla Rakha. After mastering classical music, Hussain went on to collaborate with the Grateful Dead and other artists. Accompanied by flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, the virtuoso percussionist is globally known for breathtaking performances that showcase … +

Orchestra Miami’ most popular annual event returns! This year’s concerts will feature violist Richard Fleischman, performing Telemann’s Concerto for Viola, along with Beethoven’s undeservedly neglected Symphony N. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60., and the dramatic “Coriolan” Overture. Orchestra Miami performs, led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Having performed in twenty countries around the world, Richard Fleischman has received numerous honors, … +

Classical guitarist David Russell is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. In recognition of his great talent and his international career, he was named a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997. During his studies at the Royal Academy, David Russell won twice the Julian … +

Long before Starbucks appeared on every corner there was Leipzig’s Café Zimmermann, where the original jam sessions were taking place regularly by musical mastermind J.S. Bach and his student orchestra. With libations flowing, Bach would take the stage to perform his own works, as well as those by his admired friends Vivaldi and Telemann. Recreate the magic with two of Bach’s renowned … +

Scott Allen Jarrett, featured in Seraphic Fire’s GRAMMY® nominated Ein Deutsches Requiem disc, leads Seraphic Fire from the keyboard in the most joyous and tender of Brahms’ choral works, the eternal Liebeslieder Waltzes. Concerts and Venues Wed, Mar 14, 7:30pm St. Sophia Greek Orthodox 2401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129 Thu, Mar 15, 7:00pm Vanderbilt Presbyterian 1225 Piper Blvd, Naples, FL … +

Florida: The Florida Guitar Foundation (FGF) is proud to announce its 2nd annual Classical Guitar Competition featuring evening performances by world-renowned David Russell, and flamenco virtuoso Grisha Goryachev. For ticket information, please visit www.floridaguitar.org. DAVID RUSSELL Thursday, March 15th @ 8pm Grammy Award winner classical guitarist David Russell is world-renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise … +

This is our 21st season of discovering exceptional international artists and offering them to the South Florida community. Many of our past finds have gone on to achieve major careers and world-wide acclaim. ASIYA KOREPANOVA March 17 at 7:45 PM PROGRAM :VARIATIONS AND WALTZES An immigrant to the United States by way of Russia, Asiya Korepanova is a creative force. Her virtuosity … +

Cuban born Kemuel Roig started his interest in music at the early age of four, where his first passion was to be a drummer. At the age of eight Kemuel was accepted, and became a student of the Vocational Art School “Nola Sahig” in Ciego de Avila, where studied classical piano and drum simultaneously for five years. In 2002 his family moved … +

Veteran South Florida jazz tenor saxophonist Gary Keller teams up with jazz all stars, John Hart on guitar, and John Yarling on drums for a night of blues and standards in the tradition of the great jazz organ quartets such as Shirley Scott, Jimmy Smith, and Jack McDuff…featuring Adam Scone on the Hammond B3. Black Box Theater South Miami Dade Cultural Arts … +

The New Vision Sax Ensemble is a traditional sax quartet with a flair. This four-man ensemble plays a diverse repertoire while incorporating movement and riveting improvisation. Melton Mustafa, Jason Hainsworth, Diron Holloway, & James Lockhart. The ensemble was founded in 1999 by Grammy-nominated musician and educator Melton R. Mustafa (son of South Florida jazz legend Melton Mustafa). Each member of the group … +