Music

Named as one of “Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Classical Musicians” of 2022 by the National Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), Canadian-American pianist Victoria Wong first made her orchestral debut at the age of five and has since performed on tour with the Hong Kong Symphonia, Canadian Sinfonietta, Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, and the Millersville University Symphony Orchestra. She graduated with a Master of Music from the Juilliard School, and in 2021, she participated in the prestigious XVIII International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Cleveland Classical wrote: "An emotional performance [......] clearly confirmed her love of Chopin, and his music suits her well." It is no wonder she won a top prize at the Canadian Chopin Competition. The Chopin Foundation is pleased to welcome Victoria back to South Florida for two recitals.

In 2021, Nguyen Viet Trung became the first Vietnamese pianist to qualify for the International Chopin Piano Competition in more than 40 years. Born in 1996, Trung studied in Bydgoszcz, Poland under renowned Polish pianist Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń. Currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Miami in the studio of Kevin Kenner, Trung has won many prizes at piano competitions, including the grand prize at the International Chamber Music Competition in Vietnam (2019), third prize at the International Piano Competition in Karlovac, Croatia (2019), and the grand prize and first prize at the All-Poland CEA Auditions (2014). Polish music magazine Twoja Muza once called him "a music star with undeniable piano talent." He makes his CHOPIN for ALL debut with performances in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale.

Start the New Year off with the great music of Chopin! The CHOPIN for ALL free concert series presents two concerts by the wonderful young, American pianist, Sarah Tuan. At just 21, Sarah has already toured many countries performing in venues across the US and in Germany, Poland, Italy, and Denmark. Sarah has had considerable success and experience on the competition stage. She participated in the 2021 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland as well as the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, the Philadelphia International Piano Competition, and the San Jose International Piano Competition. Sarah has also participated in various music festivals around the world, such as the Frost Chopin Academy, Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Academy, the Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy and the International Summer Academy Mozarteum University. Currently in her senior year at Juilliard, Sarah’s program will show off her affinity for Chopin.

As the first Italian female artist to win a Grammy Award, pop singer-songwriter Laura Pausini has transcended Italy's boot-shaped border and arrived at international success. With over 45 million records sold worldwide, Pausini's powerful soprano voice and emotional stage presence have captivated ticket buyers since her 1993 debut, garnering her comparisons to Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, and Celine Dion. Following ten studio albums, Pausini released 20 – The Greatest Hits in 2013, featuring the No. 1 hit "Limpido," a duet with Australian superstar Kylie Minogue. After first rising to fame in Italy with her self-titled 1993 debut album, Pausini would go on to release a series of award-winning albums recorded in both Italian and Spanish. She has also performed in English alongside artists including Josh Groban and Michael Buble. Pausini’s 2006 album, Io Canto (I Sing), won Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammys, sparking an international tour with Marc Anthony. In 2013, Pausini marked the 20th anniversary of her career by kicking off The Greatest Hits World Tour, which extends through 2014 and has tickets flying out of box offices around the globe.

World renowned Haitian trumpeter Jean Caze, Martin Bejerano Piano Duo, and Jazz Ensemble in West African Beats. Unique blends of African and Caribbean influences and spirit evolving from Jean Caze’s Haitian heritage combined with Latin Grammy nominee Martin Bejerano and piano duo with West African Percussion jazz ensemble. Pre-concert talk 30 minutes before show with Jean Caze, Caribbean and West African musicologist Marvin Butler, and Haitian cultural leaders.

Miami’s own Latin Jazz Grammy nominee, Martin Bejerano, and Dutch classical pianist, Mike Del Ferro, in an innovative Dranoff 2 Piano performance of Opera’s most famous arias from Carmen, Tosca, and Rigoletto sung by lyric soprano Ella Marcus. Mike and Martin‘s beautiful convergence of opera and jazz set the stage for a genre of bending tapestry rich with classical roots and a popping passion for jazz.

Koubek Center is excited to announce DISC-COVER @ Koubek, a new program that spotlights new musical releases by homegrown artists. The Koubek will partner with local artists throughout the year by hosting concerts highlighting the exciting new music being released in our Magic City! Postcards is a rocking, symphonic sophomore album from Miami-based Lemon City Trio. Nick Tannura (guitar), Brian Robertson (synth/keys), and Aaron Glueckauf (drums) bring a lot to the table. Tannura plays lead lines with the presence of a vocalist. Robertson arranges with the touch of a film composer — he is one — broadening the instrumentation while always keeping the song laser focused on melody. Glueckauf, meanwhile, is a human beat machine, the tasty backbone of everything else happening in the music. Progressive rock, jazz fusion, contemporary Saharan music, the aforementioned hip hop and funk — the name Postcards is a reference to visiting all these musical destinations, stopping for a spell in each and sending something back home. What makes LCT cool is their ability to go to all these disparate places and always sound like themselves in the process. The album release concert will feature Brian Potts (founder Miamibloco).

Come and enjoy a one of a kind blues concert with special performances. Music, kid’s activities and full access to the garden. Food trucks will be present preparing delicious BBQ flavors and more. Join us for an amazing evening of music and great eats!

Aly Sanchez - De Banao para el mundo La historia de una guajira, contada desde un auditorio.