Music

Agrippina by George Frideric Handel Presented by Florida Grand Opera

One of George Frideric Handel’s earliest operatic compositions, Agrippina tells the story of one of opera’s fiercest leading ladies. Once she hears that her husband Claudius has died in a storm at sea, Agrippina plots to secure the throne to the Roman Empire for her son Nero. This opera is filled with exciting music to display the most impressive vocal fireworks, in addition to being performed by a traditional baroque orchestra, utilizing the instrumentation of the time. Devious plots, love and obsession with power, Agrippina is on par with any of today’s popular telenovelas.

Flamenco Sound Series Presented by The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College

We continue with Flamenco Sound Series which features a musical and dance recital between Jerez’s David Carpio, known for his interest in taking traditional Flamenco to a new place, who will be joined by long-time collaborator Francisco Vinuesa on guitar. As is Carpio’s style to collaborate with other artists, the Spanish artists will be joined by Miami’s Irene Lozano who will add a touch of dance to this authentic Flamenco musical recital.

Chopin for All: Talon Smith Presented by The Chopin Foundation of the United States

Award-winning concert pianist and young Steinway artist, Talon Smith, is the featured guest pianist for the final Chopin for All of the season. His performances in Europe and across the USA have been met with high praise and he is currently under the mentorship of Garrick Ohlsson. Join us at 3PM on May 15 at the Granada Church to hear works by Chopin, and the world premier of Talon’s own composition.

Chopin for All: Young Local Pianists Presented by The Chopin Foundation of the United States

South Florida’s best piano students will perform the music of Frédéric Chopin as part of the monthly Chopin for All free concert series. The young pianists are recommended by their private piano teachers and then, along with scores of other young pianists, audition before a panel of professional artists/jurors to obtain a coveted spot on the recital program. The finest piano students from S. Florida, all under the age of 18, were selected to perform at the Young Pianist Concert. ALL CHOPIN PROGRAM Israel Garcia / Waltz in A minor, Opus posth., No. 19 Lana Tan / Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 Andrew Gedde / Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 Amelia Weimar / Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. Posth Joshua Safont / Impromptu in A flat Major, Op. 29 Christopher Rocha / Waltz in B minor, Op. 69, No. 2 Michael Drew / Nocturne in G minor, Op. 15, No. 3 David Espinosa / Polonaise in G minor Lili Dagan / Etude Op. 25, No. 2 in F minor Jin Yang Li / Ballade No. 1 in G minor Nicolas Lama / Nocturne in C-sharp minor, No. 20 Jocelyn De Young / Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 Luna Zanna / Etude Op. 10, No. 1 in C Major Luke Yang / Ballade No. 2, Op. 38 in F Major Tiger Ren / Nocturne in F minor Op. 55, No. 1 Lilli Theisen / Scherzo No. 2, Op. 31

Everglades Songbook Suite Presented by Live Arts Miami

Everglades National Park, Songbook Suite is a FREE Concert. The vastly resplendent Everglades is considered the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. It is home to rare and endangered species such as the manatee, American alligator, and the Florida panther. It has inspired countless works of literature and art, most notably The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who proved to be instrumental in creating an awareness of the area, and in spearheading the movement to preserve it. It also moved Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and producer Jose Elias to create the Everglades Songbook Suite (ESS). A 2016 Artist in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE) fellow, Elias wrote the music for ESS after spending considerable time in the Everglades National Park, and ESS stands as the creative and artistic statement of his experiences there. The project, which was originally set to launch in 2020, first came to fruition on June 21, 2021 as a virtual performance film co-produced with Live Arts Miami and AIRIE for International World Music Day. The piece is a collection of compositions and soundscapes that celebrates the sights and sounds of the Florida Everglades by juxtaposing a stunning variety of acoustic instruments with field recordings. “I’m very happy to once again have the opportunity to perform the ESS in the environment that inspired the piece in the first place,” says Elias, who is also the founder and executive director of the Miami-based non-profit organization Community Arts & Culture (CAC). “To have it coincide with the 75th anniversary of the national park is a personal and professional honor.”

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