Music

Carlos Miguel Prieto, Musical America’s 2019 Conductor of the Year, makes his NWS debut with music of unabashed emotion and nostalgia. As an emigrant, Antonín Dvořák embraced the sounds of his new American home, adopting our country’s rich musical traditions to create one of the most famous symphonies of all time. Gabriela Ortiz celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of Mexico in her Hominum. Samuel Barber clings to the sun-dappled days of his childhood with this lyric ode brought to life by soprano Michelle Bradley.

Everyone’s favorite classical music competition is back! What happens when you combine the New World Symphony and American Idol? To find out, join New World Symphony for a night that is equal parts contest and concert! Our host will guide you while getting to know the contestants and prep you in your role as a contest judge. Vying for the win this year are the bassoons, flutes, low brass, cellos, percussion and violins--who are determined to defend last year's title. Which instrument will win? You’ll decide, by voting on your favorite each round until the last instrument standing wins!

Beethoven is Back! Orchestra Miami’s annual series of free outdoor concerts- “Beethoven on the Beach”- returns this March. This year’s edition- “Pastorale”- features Beethoven's atmospheric and beautiful Symphony N. 6 in F Major, Op. 68. Also on the program is celebrated Chilean violinist Francisca Mendoza performing Tchaikovsky's iconic Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 55. The 38 musicians of Orchestra Miami will be led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Sunday, March 15th, 4 PM at Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Sunny Isles Beach, 33160. This is a FREE event! Limited seating is provided or bring a lawn chair or blanket. Bring a picnic; beverages & food will be available for purchase at the event. There is a play area for the kids and free parking in the onsite park garage. You can also take the free shuttle within city limits, provided by the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Can’t make it on March 15th? There are two more performances! Friday, March 13th, 8 PM at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue and Saturday, March 14th, 8 PM at the North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.Complete info can be found on our website at www.OrchestraMiami.org

Beethoven is Back! Orchestra Miami’s annual series of free outdoor concerts- “Beethoven on the Beach”- returns this March. This year’s edition- “Pastorale”- features Beethoven's atmospheric and beautiful Symphony N. 6 in F Major, Op. 68. Also on the program is celebrated Chilean violinist Francisca Mendoza performing Tchaikovsky's iconic Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 55. The 38 musicians of Orchestra Miami will be led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Saturday, March 14th, 8 PM at the North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. This is a FREE event, however there is a $10 per person suggested donation. Give what you can- no one will be turned away! Bench seating is provided or bring a lawn chair. Please no outside food or beverages. Beverages & food will be available for purchase at the event. There is free parking after 6 PM at the municipal parking lot on the west side of Collins Avenue between 72nd and 73rd Streets. Can’t make it on March 13th? There are two more performances! Friday, March 13th at 8:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest 33156 and Sunday, March 15th, 4 PM at Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Sunny Isles Beach, 33160. Complete info can be found on our website at www.OrchestraMiami.org

Orchestra Miami’s annual series of Free Outdoor Concerts continues featuring Beethoven’s Symphony N. 6 (Pastorale), Op. 68 in F Major, paired with one of the most famous violin concertos of all time, the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 performed by renowned Chilean violinist Francisca Mendoza. Friday, March 13, 2019, 8 PM at Pinecrest Gardens, Saturday, March 14, 2018, 8 PM at the North Beach Bandshell in Miami Beach, and Sunday, March 15, 4 PM at Gateway Park in Sunny Isles Beach.

Orchestra Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Pinecrest Urgent Care Center’s Family Fun Series concludes with The Purple Palace! In the land of Chromatika, all is color and light until Princess Purple decrees that everything should be purple! Learn about diversity, colors, democracy and tolerance in this beautiful and charming piece, with a story by Louise Gikow and music composed by Bruce Adolphe. Narrated by a special guest and accompanied by Orchestra Miami with Elaine Rinaldi conducting. Also on the program is the classic fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Daniel Dorff! The concert is on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, FL 33156. The performance lasts about 1 hour and is appropriate for children of all ages. Come early for the instrument petting zoo, courtesy of Allegro Music Center, and stay after for complimentary juice and cookies! Tickets are just $10 for Children (ages 3-17), $12 Seniors (65 & up), $15 Adults; and $12 for Children, $15 Seniors. Tickets and info found at www.orchestramiami.org or call (305) 274-2103. This concert is the final event in Orchestra Miami's Nicklaus Children's Pinecrest Urgent Care Center's Family Fun Series. Visit www.orchestramiami.org/family-fun-concerts for information on the rest of the season. Subscriptions for the 5-concert series start at just $40!

Learn about the art of opera as Orchestra Miami presents The Amazing Adventures of Alvin Allegretto: an opera by Bruce Adolphe & Sarah Schlesinger. In the town of Harmony, everybody sings... everybody, that is, except Alvin Allegretto. His parents take him to see one expert after another to find a cure for his strange condition but only Alvin, with the help of the audience, can find the answer. The concert is on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, FL 33156. The performance lasts about 1 hour and is appropriate for children of all ages. Come early for the instrument petting zoo, courtesy of Allegro Music Center, and stay after for complimentary juice and cookies! Tickets are just $10 for Children (ages 3-17), $12 Seniors (65 & up), $15 Adults; and $12 for Children, $15 Seniors. Tickets and info found at www.orchestramiami.org or call (305) 274-2103. This concert is the third in Orchestra Miami's Nicklaus Children's Pinecrest Urgent Care Center's Family Fun Series. Visit www.orchestramiami.org/family-fun-concerts for information on the rest of the season. Subscriptions for the 5-concert series start at just $40!

Travel back in time with Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage! - A dramatic story, a little bit of history and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for fun-filled musical adventures for all ages! This popular story in the Classical Kids series tells the story of the great composer Mozart’s young son, Karl, who longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with his famous father. An old travelling trunk serves as a magic chest that reveals an incredible journey back in time to Mozart’s childhood and into the fantastic world of Mozart’s great opera The Magic Flute. Along the way, Karl comes to understand Mozart’s extraordinary life as a travelling prodigy, his pressures from family and fame, his passion for composing, and the common bonds they both share. The concert is on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, FL 33156. The performance lasts about 1 hour and is appropriate for children of all ages. Come early for the instrument petting zoo, courtesy of Allegro Music Center, and stay after for complimentary juice and cookies! Tickets are just $10 for Children (ages 3-17), $12 Seniors (65 & up), $15 Adults; and $12 for Children, $15 Seniors. Tickets and info found at www.orchestramiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.

The 2020 Miami International GuitART Festival presents Duo Alto Plano with guitarist/composer Arthur Dente and his daughter flutist Valentine Dente in concert, performing original compositions for flute and guitar as well as solo guitar by Arthur Dente. Trained in classical music and improvisation, Dente’s compositions incorporate influences from various musical cultures, including Spanish, Celtic, North American, South American, Indian, and Arab-Andalusian. More info and festival pass available at migf.fiu.edu

The 2020 Miami International GuitART Festival presents FIU Miami Guitar Orchestra in concert. Conducted by guitarist/composer Mesut Ozgen, FIUMGO will perform an exciting program of music from Renaissance to modern, as well as jazz and traditional musics from around the world. More info and festival pass available at migf.fiu.edu