Music

Florida Grand Opera is proud to announce West-Palm-based soprano Nadine Sierra’s debut with the company in Rigoletto’s leading female role as Gilda next season.

First Spanish Conductor to Lead a Major American Opera Company. Summer 2011. Following a careful three-year search, Florida Grand Opera is proud to announce the appointment of Spanish conductor Ramon Tebar as Music Director, effective June 1, 2011.

Summer 2011. Classical South Florida, the largest listener-supported broadcaster of classical music in South Florida, announced that it has completed its purchase of WXEL-FM. The transfer of the WXEL-FM license to Classical South Florida,

From Jun 9 through Aug 18, 2011. This summer, June 9 through August 18, in a quiet Miami neighborhood and within the Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) intimate, historic Spanish-revival style setting, concert goers have the unique opportunity to be awed and entertained by the music industry’s most-talented and revered classical

Artime Theater. Jul 29, 2011. 8:00 p.m. Archetypal Afrobeat comes to Miami with Fela’s legendary band Egypt 80, led by Seun Kuti. With his new release and recent world tours, Seun Anikulapo Kuti picks up the mantle as undisputed champion and true prince of the Afrobeat movement,

Jun 25, Jul 30 and Aug 27, 2011. The Deering Estate at Cutler’s Cabaret Concert Series features eclectic and world music artists in the intimate setting of the historic Stone House Ballroom. The summer series kicks off on Saturday, June 25th with bassist Kirk Green. All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. and the main gate opens at 7:00 p.m.

May 2011. Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director of Development, Thomas Schramm, effective immediately. “Over and above his years of experience, Tom brings a true dedication and leadership to his work. We are excited to have found someone who shares our views on donor relations, believing in the development of long lasting relationships

Colony Theatre. May 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2011 Admission: Tickets start at only $ 15! (50% discount for students)Tickets Available online through TicketMaster

First Presbyterian Church of Miami. May 14, 2011. 8:00 p.m. A star of the Metropolitan opera and stages around the world, Tenor Russell Thomas, who graduated at New World School of the Arts, will offer a solo vocal recital for Orchestra Miami with Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Russell Thomas will be interpreting classic works by Beethoven, Griffes, Verdi, Britten and Vaughan Williams.

Apr 2011. New World School of the Arts’ high school senior Stephanie Maitre has become a 2011 Posse Foundation Scholar. Starting this fall, the 18-year old trilingual vocalist will be attending Mount Holyoke College on a scholarship offered by the Posse Foundation.

Jun 23, 25 and 26, 2011. The Miami Lyric Opera presents three evenings of concerts featuring a classic: Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi. Rigoletto is an opera in four acts (original written in three) by Giuseppe Verdi with libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play Le Roi s’amuse by Victor Hugo. It was first performed at La Fenice in Venice on … +

The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse. May 12 and 13, 2011. 8:00 p.m. Miami Light Project is presenting the Florida debut of musical mad man Reggie Watts on May 12 and 13 at the Light Box at Goldman Warehouse. This program also marks the inaugural performance at Miami Light Project’s new space, The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse.

June 2011. Following a careful three-year search, Florida Grand Opera announces the appointment of Spanish conductor Ramon Tebar as Music Director, effective June 1, 2011.

Rhythm Foundation. Apr 14, 2011. 8:00 p.m. The Rhythm Foundation launches its 2011 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival with a one-night-only concert by Colombian band Bomba Estéreo, also featuring Spam Al lStars and MrPauer, at Grand Central in downtown Miami.

Wolfson Campus Auditorium. Apr 14 and 15, 2011. 7:00 p.m. The Miami Dade College Wolfson Opera Ensemble is putting on a lovely production of Guys and Dolls, a musical plot based on “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown”.

Represents U.S. in the International Tchaikovsky Competition. At the ripe young age of 16, Anna Maria Litvinenko is the youngest competitor that will perform in the respected International Tchaikovsky Competition, this year comprised of four music categories, 25 countries, and 122 musicians. Anna, a junior in the New World School of the Arts (NWSA) high school program, is an accomplished cellist who … +

Gusman Theater. Apr 8 and 9, 2011. 7:30 p.m. A double bill of Donizetti’s Rita and John Duke’s Captain Lovelock will be presented by New World School of the Arts Opera Theater Ensemble under the artistic direction of Rodney Miller. NWSA faculty member Elena Maria Garcia will provide the stage direction and Maestro Alfred Gershfeld will direct the NWSA Orchestra.

April 16, 2011. 8:30 p.m. One of the leading guitarists in jazz since the late ’80s, Bill Frisell’s eclectic music touches on progressive folk, classical music, country music, noise and more. Bill Frisell has collaborated with artists as diverse as Elvis Costello, Bono, T-Bone Burnett, Paul Simon, McCoy Tyner, Ornette Coleman, Brian Eno, Ry Cooder and many more – a testament to … +

Apr and May 2011. Devoted to stimulating its South Florida audience with a diverse repertoire, Florida Grand Opera continues its current season with Don Giovanni, one of the world’s most beloved operas, and the newly-commissioned Cyrano. The two productions will be performed throughout April and May, beginning with Don Giovanni on April 16, 2011.

Hilton Miami Airport Hotel. Feb 25, 2011. 8:00 p.m. On the crest of its reputation gained nationally as a repeat prizewinner of New York’s prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition, the New World School of the Arts (NWSA) High School Jazz Ensemble will host and perform at its annual Puttin’ on the Ritz signature benefit dinner, dance and concert featuring guest … +

New World Center. Mar 17th, 2011. 8:00 p.m. An evening of solo acoustic piano featuring recent etudes and work composed and performed by Philip Glass. An intimate and unique look at a visionary at work, this evening provides a fond re-acquaintance for Glass fans and a perfect introduction for new audiences.