Music

Breathtaking Beauty, Heartbreaking Drama! Madama Butterfly is the thrilling story of cultures clashing and life-shattering decisions. An American sailor marries a delicate young geisha. For him, it’s a flight of fancy. For her, it is true love. When she finds out the truth, she becomes undone and resorts to a solution that is as heart-wrenching as it is gruesome. To purchase tickets, … +

Diego El Cigala is, quite simply, the most exciting and innovative flamenco singer in the world today. Passionate, profound, and immensely proud of his Spanish gypsy heritage, El Cigala has been called “the Sinatra of flamenco.” His earthy and exultant and richly emotive voice marks him as one of the great singers of the last century. He is one of those rare … +

Cleveland Orchestra Miami opens its 2014-15 season at the Arsht Center with Rodrigo’s unforgettable Concierto de Aranjuez. Inspired by the fountains and gardens of the palace of Aranjuez, Rodrigo’s concerto is elegant, distinctively Spanish. It is arguably the best known composition for guitar, thanks in no small part to the extraordinary beauty of its central Adagio. Experience the romance of Spanish guitar … +

In a short time, the Hot Sardines have gone from their first gig – at a coffeeshop on the last Q train stop in Queens – to selling out Joe’s Pub 11 times in a year, headlining at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, and opening for the Bad Plus, Lulu Gainsbourg and French gypsy-jazz artist Zaz. Through it all they’ve become regulars … +

Experience a quintessential Caribbean percussion tradition! Join the 21st Century Steel Band for a steel pan (steel drum) concert. Learn about the history and cultural importance of this Trinidadian musical style. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, steel bands feature percussion instruments called “pans,” which are expertly crafted from oil drums. The 21st Century Steel Band is one of South Florida’s finest examples … +

Perhaps best known for his interpretations of jazz standards, Allan’s smooth vocals and guitar-styling easily cross genres, from jazz to rock to blues. He is unquestionably one of the most versatile talents in contemporary jazz and blues music. “Harris is a velvet-voiced jazz singer, with a savvy manner and music in his veins.” (Variety) Very few vocalists in the industry have his … +

Shen Yun’s ability to integrate Chinese instruments in a Western orchestra on such a grand scale is unprecedented. It is an achievement that requires command of both musical traditions, as well as unparalleled collaboration among composers, conductors, and musicians. With original compositions crafted exclusively for this one-of-a-kind orchestra, Shen Yun delivers a breakthrough in classical music. Discover A Breakthrough In Classical Music … +

A recital celebrating the rich and diverse Hispanic cultural heritage in Miami through the music of great Latin American masters and award-winning, internationally acclaimed pianist Martha Marchena’s interpretative passion For decades, pianist Martha Marchena has inspired audiences around the world with her captivating performances. Critics have praised the intensity of her interpretations, as well as the emotional impact she brings to the … +

One of the most compelling and exciting young jazz artists ushering the genre into groundbreaking new territory is trumpeter/bandleader Etienne Charles, who, still in his 20s, has already recorded three impressive and well-received albums for his own Culture Shock Music imprint. His new album, Creole Soul, is a captivating journey of new jazz expression. It buoyantly taps into a myriad of styles … +

Florida Grand Opera opens its 74th season with one of the most beloved operas of all time, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. This vibrant and exotic production delivers all the beauty and grandeur audiences have come to expect of this timeless love story. Puccini’s famous music combined with Maestro Ramón Tebar’s “intense and precise conducting” (Buenos Aires Herald) is sure to be a beautiful … +

As one of Miami’s most applauded musical celebrations, MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL continues to deliver a mixture of world-class artists and emerging stars, while energizing audiences both new and old. This year’s roster of performers includes : Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca, Creole trumpeter Etienne Charles, Spanish flamenco singer Diego El Cigala, Miami leading ladies of Jazz Nicole Yarling, Kate Reid, Wendy … +

The event will feature three bands, Ribab Fusion from Morocco and local acts Spam Allstars and Xperimento. They all come together for a fantastic evening of entertainment to kick off the center’s 2014-2105 season. A feverishly funky sign of a new era, Ribab Fusion celebrates Morocco’s Amazigh (Berber) culture as it flies from ‘70s-style funk to Afropop vibes, from slow jams to … +

Children and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy a Saturday afternoon concert featuring a family friendly presentation of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Honoring the legacy of Doreen Marx and Byron Krulewitch, founders of the long-running series Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children, Thomas Sleeper and the Frost Symphony Orchestra present a season opener the entire family will enjoy! Seating … +

Praised as “impressive” and “high caliber” by South Florida Classical Review, the Frost Symphony Orchestra opens Festival Miami 2014 with Thomas Sleeper conducting masterpieces by American composers Barber, Bernstein, Creston, Ives, and Ruggles. The program begins with Leonard Bernstein’s feverish Candide Overture followed by Charles Ives’s haunting miniature, The Unanswered Question. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Dale Underwood appears as soloist on Paul Creston’s … +

Funny, entertaining and WOW can they play! And PLAY they do! Mega hits of BROADWAY, cool POPS, hot JAZZ, and stunning CLASSICAL favorites. Mix in their sophisticated style, witty humor and extraordinary talent and audiences jump to their feet wanting more by the end of the show. The concert is a multi-media experience enhanced by exciting close-ups from multiple cameras, projected on … +

Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Her passionate, soulful voice and heart-felt charisma has earned her a 2013 Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” three Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. … +

Across the years, Ken has shared his passion for learning and discovery through storytelling and music with an ever-growing circle of followers around the world. Ken has been performing for over 40 years in many different venues: churches, conventions, colleges, corporations and more, for groups ranging from 50 to 50,000 people. Though blind from birth, Ken sees and hears with heart and … +

Fort Lauderdale’s Symphony of the Americas will host the Mission Chamber Orchestra of Rome in a return engagement for its 23rd Annual Summer Festival, Summerfest, under the baton of the Symphony’s Artistic Director, Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. Orchestral concerts feature Carnival of Venice, La Bella Cubana, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Sarasate’s Habanera and world premieres by Italian composer & soloist, Lorenzo Turchi-Floris, and Panama … +

FUNDarte Inc. and South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center present Resonancias, a new work by flamenco guitarist and composer Jose Luis Rodriguez at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center as part of the Center’s Cabaret Series. This concert is made possible with support from the Knight Arts Foundation, and presented as part of FUNDarte’s Miami On Stage: Knight New Works series, dedicated … +

Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high-energy vocal delivery, with deep, convincing emotion has been impacting audiences for many years. A graduate of the University of Miami’s Studio Music and Jazz Vocal program, Wendy began her singing career in high school, but her earliest memory is poring through her mom’s record collection, practically wearing out the vinyl on … +

Multi award winning jazz duo Davis and Dow have chemistry. Soul mates that are two strong halves of one BIG sound. Davis and Dow tackle jazz and pop standards with a daring sense of abandon. Their style is deeply rooted in the classic jazz tradition but with a playfulness that keeps the music fresh and fun. Their arrangements are unique and inventive, … +