Music

Mix music and mixology during this relaxed concert dedicated to visionary new music. Experience something new as Percussion Fellows share music by some of the most imaginative composers of the last century. Grab a themed cocktail or mocktail to enjoy while listening to Liquid Borders—a utopian reflection on Mexico by one of its leading composers, Gabriela Ortiz. Hungarian mezzo-soprano Katalin Károlyi returns for György Ligeti’s With Pipes, Drums, Fiddles—his final work inspired by the fanciful poems by Sándor Weöres. Hammers is a feverish mix of solo flute and percussion, while John Cage experiments with unusual instruments to create a metallic soundscape.

Brazilian Voices, the acclaimed female vocal group, presents AMAZONAS: The Rhythm of Nature. The performance will portray the strengths and threats of the Amazon Rainforest. Through music, engagement with the audience, and screen images by the Brazilian artist Ernesto Kunde, the group will spread awareness of the importance of the Amazon rainforest, the Everglades, and the planet's ecosystem. The program includes a visual arts component with the participation of two Brazilian artists residing in Miami. Clara Piquet will exhibit her paintings at the gallery lobby, which will include themes on Brazilian indigenous communities and the environment. Ernesto Kunde, a visionary artist renowned for his transformative prowess, skillfully captures dynamic landscapes on canvas, wood, and aluminum. Beyond aesthetics, Kunde's mission extends deeper—he aspires to awaken consciousness about evolving environments. This event sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) consists of two interactive performances with songs with original arrangements. These performances are made possible through the Cultural Arts Partnership Program (CAP@SRT), a collaborative initiative by Fantasy Theatre Factory to enhance cultural engagement at the Sandrell Rivers Theater. ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Gigiras Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). *Ticket sales are FINAL and subject to venue facility fees. For more information contact the Box Office at (305) 284-8872 or boxoffice@ftfshows.com

MDCA and Alhambra Orchestra present a free celebration of lively classical pieces and popular songs by Hispanic composers; Latin rhythms will delight all ages. Special guest vocalists and appearances by Doral Symphony Orchestra will make this a delightful experience for the whole family.

La Escuela Encantada, a musical project by Rosalia Mowgli aimed at all audiences, especially children. The show is a musical journey through different cultures in which we teach children and adults a variety of curious traditional, and unusual instruments.

September 14, 2023 at 7.30 pm St. Bede Episcopal Chapel at the University of Miami Pre-concert Talk 7.30 pm Concert 7:45 pm Giselle Ríos, soprano Cassandra Eisenreich, flute Federico Bonacossa, guitar Program Homenaje for guitar by Manuel De Falla (3′) I Will Not Be Sad in This World for flute and electronics by Eve Beglarian (7′) Frate Vento Frate Focu for alto flute and guitar by Federico Bonacossa (6′) Folksong Arrangements: England for soprano and guitar by Benjamin Britten (14′) I N T E R M I S S I O N Toward the Sea for alto flute and guitar by Toru Takemitsu (11′) Quixotic Coquetry* for solo flute by Ferdinado DeSena (7′) Into The Mist for soprano and flute by Gay Kahkonen (11′) Poem by Li Po / English Translations by David Hinton, J.P. Seaton and James Cryer I. Looking for Yung, the Recluse Master II. Fall River Songs #16 III. Egret IV. Sitting at Reverence Mountain

Join us for Backyard Bash IX, The Moss Center’s FREE annual concert to kick off the 2023-2024 season. Join us for a FREE reggae and SKA concert featuring The Wailers, the world famous Grammy-nominated band known for appearing with legends like Bob Marley, Julian Marley and Peter Tosh. Get ready for a family friendly evening of “irie” vibes and Caribbean culture to kick off the Moss Center’s 2023-3034 season. The night gets started with opening band Kobo Town, a Canadian calypso, reggae band, by way of Trinidad. Don’t miss this evening of great music, food, and one love! Stay and join us for a late-night “After Party” on the Plaza with special guest DJ Shacia “Päyne” Marley. Tickets are available starting October 10, 2023.

Get ready for an electrifying evening of music that will transport you back in time and celebrate the monumental moments when jazz met the rhythms of Cuba and changed the face of modern music forever! Multi-GRAMMY Award-winner Arturo O’Farrill and his 20-piece Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra bring that classic Cuban big band sound to the Miami Beach Bandshell for an unforgettable night revisiting acclaimed compositions including “The Manteca Suite,” and “AfroCuban Jazz Suite” as well as new arrangements by an array of today’s most distinguished Latin artists. Special guest artists to be announced soon.

Jose White, Ignacio Cervantes, Ernesto Lecuona, Jose Manuel (Lico) Jimenez and Eduardo Sanchez de Fuente. As a part of the Cuban Heritage concert series the Florida Chamber Orchestra and its conductor, Maestro Marlene Urbay, will present a highlights of important composers of the 19th century with special attention to the music of Lico Jimenez. Cuban musicologist, Isidro Betancourt, has been researching and working for years to rescue the music of Lico Jimenez, whose career is unknown inside Cuba. Maestro Urbay has joined the project to rescue Jimenez's music, presenting to the world another Cuban composer who shaped the greatness of Cuban music of the 19th century. This research work ended with the premier of a CD with his unpublished music which is part of the program of this concert and will be available at the concert. -Isidro Betancourt, Musicologist -Gabriel Urgell, Pianist -Teresa Novoa, Soprano -Ioana Perez, Violin -Jessica Sanchez, Pianis

Come and join us in a relaxing Bel Canto Opera Concert Performance including some of the most well-known lyric works by Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini, and Verdi. An evening concert with classical singers and piano, featuring international artists Herman Díaz, Lauren Frick, Kiley Hernández, Lucia Panizza, Lovell Rose, and Paul Schwartz.

Melissa Errico is a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star—an actor, singer and author. As a musical theater actress, she starred on Broadway in such musicals as My Fair Lady where The New York Times called her Eliza Doolittle "beguiling," Anna Karenina, High Society as Tracy Lord, Amour (Tony-nominated for Best Actress), Dracula, White Christmas in the Rosemary Clooney role of Betty, and as Cosette in Les Misérables. Melissa has maintained a constant TV presence throughout her career, starring in Darren Star's Central Park West, steady guest roles, and most recently playing recurring roles on Showtime's Billions and Cinemax's The Knick. She has five Drama Desk nominations, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Helen Hayes nominations, four Drama League Honors, and a Tony Award nomination. She was honored with a Sardi's caricature and also served a term on the National Endowment For The Arts.