Music

Little Havana Social Club channels the spirit of a fiesta de barrio (neighborhood party), informed by the many sounds and flavors of Latin American and Caribbean traditions but with a twist of contemporary Miami. This edition of LHSC is a journey through Latin American and African cultures as seen through percussion, and more specifically the influence of the African drum on the variety of rhythms found in the American continent. A musical journey through Uruguay with its Candombe, Cuba with its Bata, Haiti with its Rara, Venezuela with its Las Minas and Africa with its Doum Doum and Djembe.

An inspirational showcase featuring the country's most accomplished young classical musicians.

An inspirational showcase featuring the country's most accomplished young singers and songwriters.

This performance is being broadcast LIVE from the North Beach Bandshell and explores innovations in music by modern and contemporary composers. Featuring GRAMMY-nominated artist JP Saxe plus the music of Béla Bartók, Erich Korngold, and the symphonic reimaginations of the music by Radiohead, the orchestra will take a journey through the transformation of music from the past 100 years. There will be an opportunity to ask the orchestra questions during a Q&A session at the end! A digital program and concert quiz will be emailed prior to the concert. Please note that this concert and accompanying resources are intended for and available only to K-12 educators. An email affiliated with an educational institution will be required to access this performance.

FUNDarte presents the Miami premiere of Sharing Grandmothers featuring Inez Barlatier (Miami) and LORNOAR (Cameroon), on Saturday, January 29th at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 30th at 3:00 p.m. at Miami-Dade County Auditorium (2901 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135). Sharing Grandmothers is an original multidisciplinary song cycle exploring the profound contributions of Black women to humanity. Sharing Grandmothers focuses on women’s oral traditions, lullabies, and folk tales, as well as the combined musical traditions of Africa and the Caribbean, replete with percussive rhythms, rituals, and vocal expressions. The project brings together two multidisciplinary musicians who each embrace a rich cultural heritage and mastery of traditional songs, stories, rhythms, and dances from their respective cultures. The two principal artists are Inez Barlatier, a Miami-based Haitian-American singer/songwriter, percussionist and, dancer, and LORNOAR, a Cameroonian artist whose work also encompasses traditional and original songs, music, and dance. Under the direction of Miami-based director Carlos Caballero, a Latino/Caribbean artist, the work will celebrate the legacy of shared ancestry and traditions between Cameroon and Haiti, celebrating the influence of Africa on the Caribbean and its diaspora, and the empowerment of the 21st Century Black Woman. Sharing Grandmothers is a transatlantic collaboration between two contemporary artists who have jointly created new music and lyrics that provide a modern-day commentary on issues that women face globally, speaks to the double oppression of Black women both in the U.S. and Africa. FUNDarte is a multidisciplinary non-profit organization dedicated to producing, presenting, and promoting music, theater, dance, film, and visual arts that speak to Miami’s diverse cultures with an emphasis on Hispanic/Latino arts and culture. FUNDarte particularly works to nurture emerging artists and those with little or no exposure to South Florida audiences; facilitate intercultural and international exchanges; and provide local audiences and artists with educational opportunities that expand their creative, critical, and social perspectives. More information at: http://fundarte.us/ Support for Sharing Grandmothers comes in part from The Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge 2020, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs – International Cultural Partnership Grant Program, City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, The Division of Arts and Culture Florida Department of State, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

In an exclusive performance produced just for the Chopin Foundation, Kevin Kenner explored some of the beautiful works that Chopin composed early in his career.

Chopin For All - Free Concert Series continues with Parker Van Ostrand on January 16th at 3:00PM Parker Van Ostrand began studying piano at the age of four. He performed at Carnegie Hall at age five after winning first place in the AADGT competition. Since then he has returned to Carnegie Hall twice and has performed in numerous recitals throughout the United States, Singapore, and Japan. He’s already established a career touring the world as a solo concert pianist. And last year, prior to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Parker traveled to Florida to become the youngest competitor in the National Chopin Competition. He surprised everyone by not just winning first prize in the Best Sonata category but also taking third in the overall competition. Sunday, January 16th, 3:00 PM at Granada Presbyterian Church 950 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33134 Please note: Due to social distancing measures, seating will be limited. (approx. 250 seats available) Masks are required. First come, first served! No Ticket Required

Celebrate the New Year in a dazzling outdoor concert with incredible talent from the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra featuring famed soprano Eglise Guttiérez and MMF Alumni artists. Enjoy the marvels of our full orchestra as we fill Lummus Park with a program of traditional New Year’s concert music, including your favorite Viennese waltzes, combined with Latin Zarzuela and Broadway favorites. In addition to the talents of Eglise Guttiérez, an all-star lineup of soloists from our MMF Alumni and Pre-College Divisions led by Maestro Michael Rossi will enchant audiences in this can't-miss performance. This performance is FREE and open to the public. Don’t forget your blankets and folding chairs to comfortably enjoy this family-friendly concert.

Tagline: It started as a Pulitzer prize winning play, later became an academy award winning movie, and finally was transformed into a modern masterpiece of an opera by conductor and composer Andre Previn. Synopsis: “Stella! Stella!”… The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the title A Streetcar Named Desire. However, rest assured that André Previn’s operatic adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ famous play will leave with you with so much more. The opera follows the downward spiral of former southern belle Blanche Dubois, who after having experienced a series of personal losses, leaves behind her wealth and privilege and moves into a run-down apartment with her sister and brother-in-law. Filled with soaring melodies and an orchestral score that puts you right in the middle of New Orleans during a hot summer, A Streetcar Named Desire is a contemporary verismo masterpiece.