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September

30           Saturday, 8 p.m.                                                                          Gusman Concert Hall

GALA OPENING NIGHT! - AMERICAN INGENUITY                     

The Marcus Roberts Jazz Trio joins forces with the Frost Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Sleeper, conductor, for a unique interpretation of George Gershwin’s Concerto in F and Florida premieres of Roberto Sierra’s Symphonies no. 1 and 3.

Tickets:

$55 Section A Concert/VIP Reception, $30 Section B, $25 Section C, $10 Section D

 

October

3 & 4      Tuesday & Wednesday, 8 p.m.                                                Gusman Concert Hall

A MOZART & SHOSTAKOVICH YEAR!

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birthday and the 100th anniversary of Shostakovich’s birth with Roberto Díaz, principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, cellist Andrés Díaz, pianist Valentina Lisista, and internationally renowned solo violinist James Ehnes.

Tuesday’s performance includes a Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola; the Shostakovich Piano Trio, Op. 67; and Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25.

Wednesday’s concert includes the Mozart Piano Concerto in A, K. 414; Brahms Viola Sonata in E-flat, Op. 120 No. 2; and Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G minor, Op.57.

Presented in collaboration with Friends of Chamber Music of Miami.

Tickets: $30 Section A; $25 Section B; $20 Section C; $10 Section D

 

5              Thursday, 8 p.m.                                                                        Gusman Concert Hall

TRIBUTE TO DIZZY GILLESPIE

Master trombonist, composer, arranger and long-time associate of the legendary Dizzy Gillespie, Slide Hampton joins the Frost School’s award-winning Concert Jazz Band, directed by Dante Luciani

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Seniors, $10 Student

 

6              Friday, 8 p.m.                                                                            Gusman Concert Hall

 

TANGO DREAMS!

 

A night of passionate and traditional Argentinean Tango!  Artango Dance Company, featuring Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo, present Tango like you have never seen before!  

 

Tickets: $30 Section A; $25 Section B; $20 Section C; $10 Section D

 

7              Saturday, 8 p.m.                                                                         Gusman Concert Hall

 

NOCHE DE FIESTA CON ALBITA!

 

Albita, Grammy award winner and motivational Cuban singer, showcases popular Cuban music.

 

Tickets: $30 Section A; $25 Section B; $20 Section C; $10 Section D

 

8              Sunday, 4 p.m.                                                                            Gusman Concert Hall

                     

OPPOSITE YOU: A CELEBRATION OF BROADWAY AND… LOVE!

               

Broadway’s “Golden Couple,” Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, are joined by musical director David Loud in a performance about love and loss, agony and ecstasy, and sometimes the humor of both.

 

Presented in collaboration with the American Society of Composers Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).

 

Tickets: $30 Section A; $25 Section B; $20 Section C; $10 Section D

 

9              Monday, 8 p.m.                                                                           Gusmam Concert Hall

     

BERGONZI STRING QUARTET

 

The Bergonzi String Quartet is joined by the Miami Saxophone Quartet for the world premiere of Gary Lindsay’s Jazz Suite for Double Quartet.

                                               

Tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Student

 

10           Tuesday, 8 p.m.                                                                           Gusman Concert Hall

     

FEEL THE BEAT!  “BRAZILIAN MUSIC FOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE”

                                               

Ney Rosauro, director of the Frost School’s Percussion Ensemble, is joined by Esther Jane Hardenberg, Shannon Wood, and Wan Chun Liao in performing music by Villa Lobos, Lorenzo Fernandez, and Ney Rosauro.

 

Tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Student

 

12           Thursday, 8 p.m.                                                                        Gusman Concert Hall

     

CAVANI STRING QUARTET

 

The Cavani String Quartet performs a quartet by Mozart to celebrate the anniversary of his 250th birthday, the Shostakovich String Quartet #8, and the Ravel String Quartet. 

 

Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student

 

14           Saturday, 8 p.m.                                                                          Gusman Concert Hall

 

RAUL MIDÓN IN CONCERT!

 

Singer, composer, guitarist, Raúl Midón, joins the Frost School’s award winning Jazz Vocal I Ensemble, Larry Lapin, director, for an evening of jazz and Latin music.

 

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student

 

15           Sunday, 4 p.m.                                                                             Gusman Concert Hall 

    

MOTHERS, FATHERS, SISTERS, AND BROTHERS

 

The Frost Chorale conducted by Jo-Michael Scheibe present the Florida premiere of The Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps, a compelling multimedia performance.

                            

Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student

 

17           Tuesday, 8 p.m.                                                                           Gusman Concert Hall    

 

VARIATIONS ON A THEME:  THE MUSIC OF GEORGE

GERSHWIN      

 

The Frost Wind Ensemble, conducted by Gary Green, performs the Gershwin classic Catfish Row, featuring guest artists Indra Thomas, soprano, and Kevin Short, bass-baritone; Cuban Overture; Prelude in F; and a Donald Grantham theme of Gershwin’s Fantasy Variations

                                               

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student

 

19           Thursday, 8 p.m.                                                                        Gusman Concert Hall

 

FROST CHAMBER PLAYERS

 

An evening of Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat, Beethoven’s Septet for Strings and Woodwinds, and works by Milhaud and Barber.

 

Tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Student

 

20           Friday, 8 p.m.                                                                              Gusman Concert Hall

     

AN EVENING OF CHOPIN

               

Acclaimed Polish pianist Marek Drewnowski joins Festival Miami with a program of Chopin piano pieces.

                               

Presented in Collaboration with The Chopin Foundation of the United States.

 

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student

 

21           Saturday, 4 p.m.                                                                         Gusman Concert Hall

     

YOUNG EMERGING ARTIST: CHRISTOPHER SCHMITT

 

Christopher Schmitt, first place recipient of numerous competitions, performs music by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and Chopin.

                                               

Presented in collaboration with The Chopin Foundation of the United States.

 

Free Admission

 

21           Saturday, 8 p.m.                                                                            Gusman Concert Hall  

   

PERFECT HARMONY IN TWO PARTS

 

Violinist Chee-Yun and pianist Wendy Chen perform Tomasso Antonio Vitali, Chaccone in G minor; Gabriel Fauré, Sonata in A Major; Frederic Chopin, Nocturne in C sharp minor; Camille Saint-Saens, Sonata No. 1 in D minor.

                                               

Presented in collaboration with The Chopin Foundation of the United States.

                                               

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student

 

22           Sunday, 4 p.m.                                                                              Gusman Concert Hall

     

DRANOFF GOLD!

 

The 2005 Dranoff International Two Piano Competition gold medal winners Kuni Seo and Shinichiro Kato, from Tokyo, Japan.

                                               

Presented in collaboration with Dranoff International Two Piano Competition

 

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student

 

25           Wednesday, 8 p.m.                                                                        Clarke Recital Hall

 

EMERGING YOUNG COMPOSERS

 

New original works by outstanding Frost School of Music composition students. 

 

Free Admission

 

26         Thursday, 8 p.m.                                                                           Gusman Concert Hall               

EXOTIC BRAZIL!

 

Three-time Grammy nominee Luciana Souza performs sultry Brazilian rhythms and cool

American jazz standards, with guitarist Romero Lumbambo

                                                               

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student

 

27           Friday, 8 p.m.                                                                               Gusman Concert Hall

 

NOSTALGIA CUBANA!

 

Raul Murciano and soprano Susana Diaz present a collection of popular and light classical vocal and instrumental works from the late 18th to early 20th-century catalog of Cuban music.

 

Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student

 

28           Saturday, 8 p.m.                                                                          Gusman Concert Hall

 

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN WITH BRUCE HORNSBY!

 

Three-time Grammy Award winner and Frost School of Music alumnus Bruce Hornsby returns for an unforgettable night of jazz, pop, classical, bluegrass, rock, and vaudeville.

 

Part of the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series

 

Tickets: $55 Section A; $45 Section B; $35 Section C; $25 Section D

 

29           Sunday, 3 p.m.                                                                              Gusman Concert Hall

     

TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA: CHILDREN’S CONCERT

 

Keith Grimwood and Izra Idlet present a musical and lyrical adventure for children and adults, followed by an ABC Party (Apple juice, Balloons, and Cookies). 

 

Presented in collaboration with Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children.

 

Tickets: $12 adults, $10 children

 

November

1              Wednesday, 8 p.m.                                                                    Gusman Concert Hall

     

YERBA BLUE

 

The debut performance of Yerba Blue, South Florida’s fresh-cut fusion of Bluegrass and Americana with Afro-Cuban rhythms, with guest vocalists and instrumentalists.

 

Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student

 

2              Thursday, 8 p.m.                                                                      Gusman Concert Hall

     

ORCHID ENSEMBLE: ROAD TO KASHGAR

 

The Orchid Ensemble blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a beautiful new sound influenced by the music and culture of Kashgar.

 

Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student

 

3              Friday, 8 p.m.                                                                             Gusman Concert Hall

     

FROST FACULTY COMPOSERS CONCERT

 

Noted faculty composers present new works representing contemporary compositional trends.

Free Admission

 

4              Saturday, 8 p.m.                                                                        Gusman Concert Hall

      

GRAND FINALE: AN EVENING OF ROMANCE 

 

Two-time Grammy winner and clarinetist, Richard Stoltzman, and the Frost Symphony Orchestra, perform Gerald Finzi's romantic Concerto for Clarinet.  The Frost Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Sleeper, also performs Edward Elgar's "Enigma" Variations.

 

Presented in collaboration with the Miami Civic Music Association.

 

Tickets:

$55 Section A Concert/VIP Reception, $30 Section B, $25 Section C, $10 Section D