Events

Summer Jazz Series at Faena Theater presents Matthew Whitaker
Wed, August 21, 2019 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Just 18 years old and blind since early childhood, Matthew Whitaker has achieved international acclaim for his awe-inspiring talent and performed across the world in impressive venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Harlem’s Apollo Theater where, at age 10, he opened for Stevie Wonder’s Hall of Fame induction. He has also charmed millions through his television performances … +

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American Roots of Jamaican Music: The Legacy at The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Sun Aug 25, 2019

Rootz of Music, Inc. is proud to present a historical musical extravaganza that chronicles the development of popular songs that were the foundation in both Jamaica and the Americas starting from the mid 1940’s to present time.  Led by world class Jamaican guitarist, composer, arranger, music instructor Eugene Grey, the show will also feature singers and dancers performing the music of the … +

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Vampire Weekend comes to James L. Knight Center
Sat Aug 24, 2019

Vampire Weekend is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2006 and currently signed to Columbia Records. The band was formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij, drummer Chris Tomson, and bassist Chris Baio. The band’s first album Vampire Weekend (2008)—which included the singles “Mansard Roof”, “A-Punk”, “Oxford Comma”, “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa”, and “The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance”—was acclaimed by critics for its world music influences. Their … +

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Kirk Franklin: Long Live Love Tour at Au Rene Theater
Wed Jul 17, 2019

Kirk Franklin is one of the brightest stars in contemporary gospel music. An incomparable artist, speaker, a New York Times best-selling author, businessman and humanitarian, he has spent over 20 years as the top selling artist of inspirational music. A multiple Grammy award winner, Kirk Franklin, shows no signs of slowing down, revolutionizing Gospel Music and bridged the gap between the faith community … +

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Nocturne: The Chopin Festival Finale at Gusman Concert Hall
Jul 2, 2019, 7 PM

In grand style, Frank Cooper moderates the finale of the Chopin Festival, which will re-enact a typical soiree of a 19th century Parisian salon. Specially selected guest artists of the Festival will perform a variety of works in a relaxed setting on stage. Frank Cooper will introduce the performances and read interesting readings and excerpts. Sponsored by the Miami Salon Group Nocturne: … +

Dance

Mainly Mozart FEST: Rehearsal In Paris
Jun 29, 2019, 4 PM

A ground-breaking intersection of music, dance and film, this dazzling multi-genre performance will take the audiences on an imaginary journey to Paris. Members of the Miami City Ballet will join phenomenal award-winning classical musicians of the Mainly Mozart Festival in this smart and beautiful meditation on the ephemeral nature of dance.  Ashley Knox, dancerAlexander Peters, dancerEric Trope, choreographerMarina Radiushina, pianoThomas Mesa, celloQianqian Li, violin Ali Habashi, filmmaker

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Dina Yoffe in Distinguished Artist Recital at Gusman Concert Hall
Jun 29, 2019, 7PM

Dina Yoffe, top prize winner at the Schumann International competition in Germany and the prestigious Chopin Competition in Warsaw, is the featured performer for this very special evening. She will be joined for the second half by her husband Michael Vaiman on violin, performing his arrangement of the Chopin Cello Sonata for violin and piano. Distinguished Artist Recital: Dina Yoffe Dina Yoffe, … +

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An Evening of Chopin’ Concertos at Frost School of Music

Jun 26, 2019, 7 PM Winners of the Frost Chopin Academy Concerto Audition, the Escher String Quartet, and Grzegorz Fankowski will perform Chopin Piano Concertos arranged for piano and string quintet by Kevin Kenner. Escher String Quartet Adam Barnett-Hart, violin Danbi Um, violin Pierre Lapointe, viola Brook Speltz, cello Gzegorz Fankowski, double bass Frank Cooper, moderator

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PAMM’ Currents features TOPS in Concert
Thu Jun 20, 2019

In the second edition of CURRENTS, presented by Defy, a progressive audio-visual immersive cultural experience at PAMM’ waterfront terrace and a flash theater experience, by Miami Motel Stories, in the galleries. TOPS is a four-piece band from Montreal, Canada, delivering a raw punk take on AM studio pop. Singer Jane Penny gives a new voice to the silent girl at the edge of … +

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Musical Fairytales at Kislak Center
Sat Jun 8, 2019

Jack and the Beanstalk gets a Russian twist with Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. On the other hand, Miami Chamber Music Society has partnered with Hobuco and the musical architect Oscar Bustillo to combine classical music with our favorite stories in a series called Musical Fairytales. These mashups introduce young listeners to classical music in a fun way, while demonstrating the … +

Announcements

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Through Sun Apr 7, 2019

This modern musical masterpiece tells the story of the obsessively vengeful barber Benjamin Barker and his twisted partnership with the outrageous Mrs. Lovett who together, devise a devilish plot to add a special ingredient to a recipe that has all of London dying for their pies! Sondheim’s gloriously gruesome musical combines melodrama and murder with one of the most thrilling scores ever … +

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Adrienne Arsht Center presents HUNDRED DAYS
Wed Apr 10, 2019 - Sun Apr 21, 2019

HUNDRED DAYS is the uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending ​true story​ about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap, and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators and stars Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how do we make the most of the time that we have? “A luminous musical memoir.” – … +

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“South Florida JAZZ at Bailey Hall” Presents STEFON HARRIS AND BLACKOUT Featuring Casey Benjamin
Saturday, April 20, 2019 – 8:00 p.m.

Passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled mallet player, Stefon Harris, to the forefront of the invigorated jazz scene. He has been heralded as one of the most important artists in jazz. In addition to his four Grammy® nominations, has been named “Best Mallet Player” by DownBeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalists Association. He tops all the polls that have been dominated … +

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Friday: Pianist & Latin Grammy-nominated artist Jorge Mejia!
Friday, March 22 | KNIGHT CONCERT HALL

“Jorge Mejia’s world is imagery, cinema, storytelling, and he doesn’t hold back.” – El Nuevo Herald This Friday at the Adrienne Arsht Center – An Open Book: A Memoir in Music! An Open Book, is a music, literary, and visual tour de force, featuring Jorge Mejia, a Latin GRAMMY®-nominated composer and Steinway artist, performing narratives and playing the piano, accompanied by an … +

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Seraphic Fire presents Barroco: Latin American Baroque
Fri Apr 12, 2019 - Sun Apr 14, 2019

This program showcases the rediscovered sounds of Cuba, Bolivia, and Peru through ancient music that blends indigenous rhythms and instruments with European traditions. Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor Join us for a PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION one hour before each concert Concert Schedule: Fri, Apr 12, 7:30pm  |  Coral Gables Tickets Sat, Apr 13, 7:30pm  |  Ft. Lauderdale Tickets Sun, Apr 14, 4:00pm  |  Naples Tickets Seraphic Fire … +

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Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra
Wed Apr 24, 2019

MacArthur “Genuis” Fellowship winner and two-time Grammy nominee Dafnis Prieto conducts the Downbeat Award winning Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra in music from his outstanding new big band recording, Back to the Sunset. This concert will highlight Prieto’s compositions, including Song for Chico, dedicated to the late Cuban composer Chico O’Farrill, and Una Vez Más, dedicated to Brian Lynch and maestro Eddie Palmieri. Dafnis Prieto, director Wednesday, … +

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South Motors Jazz Series presents 14 Time Grammy Awarded Paquito D’ Rivera Sextet
Saturday, April 6th at 8:00 p.m.

Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fourteen GRAMMY Awards, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer.  Born in Havana, Cuba, he performed at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra, studied at the Havana Conservatory of Music and, at 17, became a featured soloist with the Cuban National Symphony. His numerous … +

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Florida Guitar Foundation presents Maestro Aniello Desiderio in concert
Sunday, March 17, 2019 – 8:00 PM

Maestro Desiderio won 18 first International Awards in both national and international competitions, and has performed as a soloist and with orchestra all over the world in some of the most important theaters of the world such as: Carnegie Hall, Munich Philarmonie, Alte Opera, Tonhalle, Teatro delle Palme, Radio France, Die Gloke, Istanbul Philarmonie, Berlin Philarmonie, Opera House Wien. “…the kind of … +