Music

A Bagatelle, by definition, is something trivial and minute. In Beethoven’s hands, it transcended these connotations, becoming a medium to express ideas ranging from profoundly philosophical to humorous and aphoristic. The title of the program refers to bagatelles as snapshots of infinitely-varied psychological states. Composers have continued to explore these musical forms in every generation following Beethoven. In this program, pianists Akina Yura, Maria Sumareva, and Inesa Gegprifti will perform piano bagatelles by Ludwig van Beethoven, Howard Ferguson, Béla Bartók, and one of KMA’s 2020 Call for Scores winners, Michael Coleman. The concert presentation will include introductory talks by the performers, composer Michael Coleman, and visual artist Shima Iuchi, whose animated artwork was commissioned to accompany Ferguson’s Five Bagatelles. The registration for the event is free. Donations of any amount are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your support helps us keep our programs going!

Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Second Drive-Through Theatre Experience is now digital! Watch the second Digital Premiere of our Drive-Through Theatre Experience featuring Latin Grammy Nominee José Negroni on Friday, September 18 at 8pm EST on the official Miami-Dade County Auditorium YouTube page. Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Drive-Through Theatre Experience is a live outdoor series that allows patrons to enjoy free and unique cultural performances from the safety of their own vehicle. This performance features Latin Grammy Nominee José Negroni and was filmed live at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium outdoor theatre stage. In this piano concert, José Negroni combines his original classical style with captivating fusions of jazz and Latin rhythms in two original compositions. As Miami-Dade County begins to reopen, the Auditorium will continue to provide diverse and affordable arts experiences for residents and visitors. Celebrate the arts and enjoy your favorite performers in a safe and secure outdoor setting as we transition over to a new normal of performing arts. Miami-Dade County Auditorium is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences.

With an extensive repertoire of classics from the pop, country, rock, classical and contemporary genres, Nicholas Hildyard is a professional recording artist, performing artist sideman and solo performer. He is best known for his tours with the internationally acclaimed Classic Albums Live Concert series and with various Orlando bands such as Switch.

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SHAAM-E-GHAZAL: An Enchanting Evening with Ghazal Maestro, Talat Aziz and local artist Sitarist Stephan Mikes.

Talat Aziz is a world renowned Ghazal Singer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talat_Aziz). Ghazal is a unique genre of music. It may be described as a poetic expression of pain, loss, separation, love in the face of separation - set to music. This form of music traces its origin to 7th-century Arabic poetry.

Make beats | Make history These are the sounds you've been looking for, but never knew you could access...UNTIL NOW! Join PATH x The Library of Congress to experience sound born of history, culture, and innovation. Be in the audience for a demo of Citizen DJ, a beatmaking platform for all skill levels, and rap with: + Brian Foo, Citizen DJ creator and Library of Congress 2020 Innovator in Residence + John Fenn, Folklife Researcher, The Library of Congress American Folklife Center + DJ Immortal, Award-winning Battle DJ & Director of Scratch DJ Academy - Miami Citizen DJ is an open-source web-browser application created by Library of Congress 2020 Innovator in Residence Brian Foo in partnership with LC Labs. Using some of the Library’s free-to-use audio and moving image collections, Citizen DJ enables users to select short samples to create their own beats and sound mixes. By using the tool, musicians, students, researchers and curious citizens alike can discover items in the Library's vast collections that they likely would never have known exist. ------------------------------ This project is made possible with the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and The Library of Congress's LC Labs and The American Folklife Center. ADA Requests: To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in PATH sponsored programs or meetings, please email pathtohiphop@gmail.com (please allow 5 days to initiate your request).

Frost Percussion Group — In this summer grand finale, experience percussion masterworks by musical luminaries.

Experience the music of MacArthur Fellow composer, musicologist, and trombonist George Lewis, the 2020 Frost Distinguished Composer-in-Residence as well as other contemporary works performed by the Ensemble Ibis.

Classic rock has given us some of the most iconic songs, artists, and soundtracks of the last half a century. Our next showcase will honor that legacy with performances of great rock-n-roll titles by our incredible mentors and special guests. Mark your calendars and join us for classic rock tunes, LIVE on Thursday, August 13 at 8:30 PM EST, via @GuitarsOverGuns on Facebook!

Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Drive-Through Theatre Experience is a live outdoor series that allows patrons to enjoy free and unique cultural performances from the safety of their own vehicle.

This performance features Latin Grammy Nominee José Negroni and was filmed live at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium outdoor theatre on Friday, July 10, 2020. In this piano concert, José Negroni combines his original classical style with captivating fusions of jazz and Latin rhythms in two original compositions.

The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center's virtual cabaret series SMDCAC Sessions, supports local artists and will continue to premiere new performances on its Facebook page on a regular schedule every Thursday until further notice. Follow the SMDCAC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SMDCAC