Music

Korean guitarist, Bokyung Byun holds the distinction as first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. One of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation, Bokyung delivers an intimate evening of incredible beauty! “Confident and quite extraordinary!” – Classical Guitar Magazine

Two of the most extraordinary jazz saxophone players today! With pianist Rossano Sortiello, the Anderson twin brothers bring a stunning evening of classic jazz! “You dudes are the future. You have made my soul smile!” – Quincy Jones

New World Symphony Percussion Fellow Jennifer Marasti brings with the marimba an incredible journey of reimagined classics. Simply intriguing, enjoyable, and memorable! “Darting energy and nuanced musicality!” – South Florida Classical Review

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2024 Summer Concert Series begins with Hot Fiddle, virtuoso violinist Ashley Liberty and brilliant pianist Daniel Strange. Hot Fiddle is an epic genre-busting ride – from classical and jazz, to fiddle and rock!

Wake up Miami! is PAXy's community project that brings FREE live music and art into people’s everyday lives by presenting a series of concerts/performances at Miami Metrorail/Metromover stations during the morning commute.

Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, violinist David Kim, and artistic director of the Frost Chopin Academy and Festival, pianist Kevin Kenner, join forces to bring some of the most expressive and quintessentially Romantic works for violin and piano. David Kim has established a versatile career as a soloist, concertmaster, masterclass clinician, and author, and has served as juror on numerous competitions including the Menuhin and Sarasate International Competitions. Kevin Kenner, whose career was launched since his 1990 Chopin Competition win, has regaled the Miamian audience year after year with his grace, depth, and musical sincerity. The Kim-Kenner duo will take the stage after the first half of the concert, which will open with music by Chopin performed by selected students of the Frost Chopin Academy.

The 6th Frost Chopin Festival closes its curtains with a majestic concert featuring works by Chopin with orchestral accompaniment. The program will feature the winners of the Frost Chopin Academy Concerto Competition, which will be held during the week of the festival, as well as academy participant and winner of the 2023 International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments, pianist Eric Guo. Outstanding violinist and concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, David Kim, will lead the orchestra members and soloists in what will surely be a memorable concert.

The 6th Chopin Festival is delighted to welcome this year the Ted Rosenthal Trio, a world-class jazz piano trio, which will bring new perspectives to beloved classical music with an exciting jazz twist. Ted Rosenthal is a winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and has released 15 CDs as a leader. His album Impromptu showcases his reimaginings of classical themes for jazz trio. Elliott Simon of AllAboutJazz said: “A serious listen to Impromptu will be a mind-changing experience...sit back and enjoy these wonderfully creative takes on ten compositions from the classical canon that have never sounded so cool.”

The Frost Chopin Festival is thrilled to welcome for the first time renowned Polish pianist, Wojciech Świtała, who will perform a program of works by Chopin, including mazurkas, polonaises, nocturnes, and the sweeping Barcarolle. Wojciech Świtała was awarded the “Best Polonaise Performance” prize at the 12th International Chopin Competition, where he was also named the best Polish participant. He has recorded over 20 albums and has sat on the juries of international competitions, such as Paderewski, Chopin, and Long-Thibaud. Do not miss the chance to hear Świtała in this rare South Florida appearance!

The 6th Chopin Festival opens its curtains with a world premiere, the piano arrangement by Konrad Binienda of Karol Szymanowski’s ballet-pantomime, Harnasie. This work is steeped in the folk traditions and music of the Górale people, which Frost Chopin Academy participant Jiana Peng will bring to life for solo piano. A much-awaited performance by celebrated pianist Dina Yoffe will follow featuring some of Chopin’s mazurkas and his deeply-expressive Fantaisie in F minor. A laureate of the Chopin and Schumann competitions, pianist Dina Yoffe will also be joined by her husband, winner of the Wieniawski competition and a student of the late great Oistrach, violinist Michael Vaiman, in a rendition of Chopin’s cello sonata for violin and piano.