Music

Francisco Rennó is the winner of several major piano competitions and has appeared as soloist with orchestras in North and South America. He has given solo and chamber-music recitals throughout the two continents, including appearances at Carnegie Recital Hall and The Phillips Collection. For ballet performances, he has performed as soloist with the symphony orchestras of Kansas City, St. Louis, Berkeley, Naples, and on tour with MCB at The Kennedy Center, Torino Danza in Torino, Italy and at Les Étés de la Danse in Paris, France. Mr.

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.

ALISA JORDHEIM, soprano
MEI MEI LUO, violin
CASSIA DRAKE, viola
THOMAS MESA, cello
MARINA RADIUSHINA, piano
ALEXANDER PETERS, dancer
ASHLEY KNOX, dancer
ERIC TROPE, choreographer

From the New Orleans’ venerable first family of jazz, Jason Marsalis brings his unique sound on the vibraphone, along with Will Goble (bass) and David Potter (drums). Enjoy a mesmerizing evening of lush melodies with pulsating rhythms!

“A New Orleans’ jazz scion… leading with flair.” The New York Times

Community Arts Program 2019 Summer Concert Series presents Canadian singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg. Bria is a force in the new generation of jazz artists. Joined with piano, bass, and drums, Bria’s bold trumpet melodies and smoky vocals bring adventurous concoctions of classics and new.

"The shining hope of hot jazz… indebted to Louis Armstrong, inspired by Anita O'Day.” The New York Times

"A Fool's Love Stories" (Performance Music Theater / Humorous)

A half hour, one-man theater concert written, produced and starring Frankie Midnight. Co-produced by Symone Titania of Context of a Generation LLC.

Frankie Midnight's "A Fool's Love Stories" is the theater adaptation to the artist's debut Indie Pop album, "Love Stories", which humorously follows a young "sucker for love" as he reminisces on heartbreaks from past relationships and love-lost, while awaiting the bus to visit his newly found love.

Community Arts Program 2019 Summer Concert Series presents critically acclaimed singer/pianist Tony DeSare. Tony has three top ten Billboard jazz albums, and brings a fresh take to old-school charm. Don’t miss this sensational concert, an enchanting evening of American jazz standards and classics. “A lean baby Sinatra… one of the most promising young male performers.” The New York Times

Community Arts Program (CAP) FREE Summer Master Classes presents 2019 GRAMMY® winner Dafnis Prieto in a master class titled "Drumming Up Latin-Style Jazz." This is a fun opportunity to make fascinating discoveries about music and the profession, first-hand. Bring your instrument, and also join in an awesome jam session!

"Invigorating, imaginative, and rhythmically exhilarating.” All About Jazz

2019 GRAMMY® winner Dafnis Prieto brings revolutionary drumming techniques and compositions. These continue to have a powerful impact on the worldwide Latin and jazz music scenes. Prieto’s Quartet—Dafnis Prieto (drums), Peter Apfelbaum (sax & percussion), Martin Bejerano (piano), Armando Gola (bass)—will have you groovin’! "Invigorating, imaginative, and rhythmically exhilarating.” All About Jazz

Community Arts Program (CAP) FREE Summer Master Classes presents Jason Marsalis—vibraphonist from the New Orleans’ venerable first family of jazz—in a master class titled "Getting the Jazz Vibe!" This is a fun opportunity to make fascinating discoveries about music and the profession, first-hand. Bring your instrument, and also join in an awesome jam session! “A New Orleans’ jazz scion… leading with flair.” The New York Times

Community Arts Program (CAP) FREE Summer Master Classes presents 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition silver medal winner Kenny Broberg in a master class titled, "Discovering Piano Precision!" This is a fun opportunity to make fascinating discoveries about music and the profession, first-hand. Register to perform at the wed address provided! Or, come to listen!