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Andrés Cárdenes and Friends Presented by the Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival of Miami

The Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival of Miami announces the inaugural season of world-class concerts and intensive educational initiatives celebrating the legacy of violinist Josef Gingold—the primary exponent of the “Golden Age” of violin—on the Miami Shores campus of Barry University, July 7-28, 2019. Josef Gingold’s principal exponent, Cuban-born violinist Andrés Cárdenes, leads the festival as Music Director. Fifty-five students from around the world descend on Miami for intensive study with 18 faculty members from top conservatories (such as Juilliard, Eastman School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Colburn School, and St. Petersburg Conservatory, among others) and orchestras (such as New York Philharmonic, Dallas and Pittsburgh Symphonies, among others). Public concerts occur during the 2019 festival featuring violinists Andrés Cárdenes and Gary Levinson, pianists Alexandre Moutouzkine and Alon Goldstein, cellists Andrés Diaz and Anne Martindale Williams, violists Paul Coletti and Michael Klotz, and other prestigious artists. This is a unique opportunity in Miami to hear some of the world’s foremost classical musicians in an intimate setting this summer. Further, the three-week educational program offers master classes, career management symposia, and lectures on musical and industry topics. The festival focuses on both solo and chamber repertoire for strings and piano. The Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival of Miami upholds the belief in mentoring the next generation of performers in the culturally diverse and vibrant city of Miami. It aims to spread knowledge, interest, and appreciation in classical music across Miami-Dade County. The festival is co-founded by two veteran arts administrators, Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios and Robert H. Smith, Jr., both of Miami, FL. Varied concert programming—open to the public—features string quartets, string trios, piano quintets, solo piano as well as works for strings with piano.

MAINLY MOZART FESTIVAL - French Connections: Chopiniana Presented by Miami Chamber Music Society

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.

MAINLY MOZART FESTIVAL - French Connections: A Rehearsal in Paris Presented by Miami Chamber Music Society

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

Bria Skonberg Presented by Community Arts Program

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 Presented by Frankie Midnight

"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.

Tony DeSare Presented by Community Arts Program

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

Dafnis Prieto Master Class Presented by Community Arts Program

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

Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet

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

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