Music

Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, violinist David Kim, and artistic director of the Frost Chopin Academy and Festival, pianist Kevin Kenner, join forces to bring some of the most expressive and quintessentially Romantic works for violin and piano. David Kim has established a versatile career as a soloist, concertmaster, masterclass clinician, and author, and has served as juror on numerous competitions including the Menuhin and Sarasate International Competitions. Kevin Kenner, whose career was launched since his 1990 Chopin Competition win, has regaled the Miamian audience year after year with his grace, depth, and musical sincerity. The Kim-Kenner duo will take the stage after the first half of the concert, which will open with music by Chopin performed by selected students of the Frost Chopin Academy.

The 6th Frost Chopin Festival closes its curtains with a majestic concert featuring works by Chopin with orchestral accompaniment. The program will feature the winners of the Frost Chopin Academy Concerto Competition, which will be held during the week of the festival, as well as academy participant and winner of the 2023 International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments, pianist Eric Guo. Outstanding violinist and concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, David Kim, will lead the orchestra members and soloists in what will surely be a memorable concert.

The 6th Chopin Festival is delighted to welcome this year the Ted Rosenthal Trio, a world-class jazz piano trio, which will bring new perspectives to beloved classical music with an exciting jazz twist. Ted Rosenthal is a winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and has released 15 CDs as a leader. His album Impromptu showcases his reimaginings of classical themes for jazz trio. Elliott Simon of AllAboutJazz said: “A serious listen to Impromptu will be a mind-changing experience...sit back and enjoy these wonderfully creative takes on ten compositions from the classical canon that have never sounded so cool.”

The Frost Chopin Festival is thrilled to welcome for the first time renowned Polish pianist, Wojciech Świtała, who will perform a program of works by Chopin, including mazurkas, polonaises, nocturnes, and the sweeping Barcarolle. Wojciech Świtała was awarded the “Best Polonaise Performance” prize at the 12th International Chopin Competition, where he was also named the best Polish participant. He has recorded over 20 albums and has sat on the juries of international competitions, such as Paderewski, Chopin, and Long-Thibaud. Do not miss the chance to hear Świtała in this rare South Florida appearance!

The 6th Chopin Festival opens its curtains with a world premiere, the piano arrangement by Konrad Binienda of Karol Szymanowski’s ballet-pantomime, Harnasie. This work is steeped in the folk traditions and music of the Górale people, which Frost Chopin Academy participant Jiana Peng will bring to life for solo piano. A much-awaited performance by celebrated pianist Dina Yoffe will follow featuring some of Chopin’s mazurkas and his deeply-expressive Fantaisie in F minor. A laureate of the Chopin and Schumann competitions, pianist Dina Yoffe will also be joined by her husband, winner of the Wieniawski competition and a student of the late great Oistrach, violinist Michael Vaiman, in a rendition of Chopin’s cello sonata for violin and piano.

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2011, St. Paul & the Broken Bones is an eight-piece soul music ensemble. The band is touring in support of their new LP, Angels In Science Fiction, which adds a dose of shadowy psychedelia, summertime funk and intricate, experimental R&B to their signature sound. The Band has played major festivals worldwide, and won over audiences with their potent live show. Presented by Rhythm Foundation.

Monsieur Periné is a musical laboratory that shares a vision of the world, love and freedom through their multidimensional work. Led by Catalina García and Santiago Prieto, both born and raised in Colombia, they have received multiple awards for their unique and eclectic approach that blends jazz, swing and pop with Latin American sounds like salsa, cumbia and bolero. They are currently celebrating the award for Best Alternative Music Album "Bolero Apocalíptico" at the Latin Grammy Awards (2023). Presented by Escala Sonora & Rhythm Foundation. Food & beverage are available for purchase at the show. The Bandshell is an open-air covered venue, all programs are rain or shine.

Hatched inside a vulture's nest, Jacuzzi Boys emerged from deep within the Florida wilds, three radioactive chicks cawing for their piece of electric rock pie. Since then, they've released four full-length LPs, multiple singles and most recently, two EPs Dipped and Glue via their own imprint MAG MAG. And it's with this bag of tunes in tow, that they've toured the world, and Europe and even the United States, with some of the most infamous names in rock like King Khan and the Shrines, Black Lips, Man or Astroman?, Vampire Weekend, the Raconteurs and their adopted uncle Iggy Pop. Now for a triumphant homecoming show at the Bandshell.

Jazz master Etienne Charles is an artist who searches for untold stories and sounds to tell via his lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves. He finds inspiration in the rhythms of Trinidad's Carnival, the magnificent brass bands, vintage calypso and soca. His Creole Soul project is his deep dive into the these pan-Caribbean interconnected musical forms. He is working with the beguine from his great-grandfather’s homeland of Martinique, creating an homage to the legendary French composer/artist Henri Salvador from French Guiana (and who Antonio Carlos Jobim credited with the genesis of Bossa nova!). His new work is finding transcendence in these inter-connected rhythms. Fête de la Musique is the annual global day of music, originally begun in Paris, to welcome summer with free music. This program is presented by Rhythm Foundation and French Cultural Services of the Consulate General of France of Miami, in partnership with Make Music Miami, Alliance Française, France Florida Foundation for the Arts, and Villa Albertine.

Dav Julca has built Joy Studios into a hub for music, community and culture - a place for artists to create and collaborate. Throughout his career as a singer, musician, producer and songwriter, he has worked with a who’s who in Latin and pop stars, as well as thrived on launching new talent. Joy Studios Pop Up brings this creative ecosystem together, and shares the magic with the public. His own music as a solo artist is a bold musical experience that combines groovy sounds with influences of salsa, bolero, pop, funk, jazz, urban, and Latin rhythms. He is a 6x Latin Grammy and 2-time Grammy nominee., with 2 Latin Grammy awards. This night of music will feature myriad special guests, singers and instrumentalists, for a free concert as part of the monthly North Beach Social. North Beach Social is the free monthly meet up for music loving neighbors, presented on Third Thursdays at the Miami Beach Bandshell.