Music

John Lloyd Young Presented by Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

"John Lloyd Young has a disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere." - The New York Times Our Broadway Concert Series presents Tony Award winner Lloyd Young who originated the role of "Frankie Valli" in Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical and international hit, Jersey Boys. Young's concert: Introducing: John Lloyd Young, is a celebration of classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock ‘n’ roll, Doo-Wop and R&B standards. Along with tracks from Young’s critically acclaimed debut album “My Turn” the show features; “Sherry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “In the Still of the Night” along with treasures by Roy Orbison, The Temptations, Carole King, Dusty Springfield, Al Green and Little Anthony.

Black Lives—Music from the Operas of Anthony Davis Presented by Frost Music Live

Join pioneering composer Anthony Davis for a musical and emotional voyage through African-American history, with selections from his acclaimed, seminal operas X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X and Amistad, as well as two recent works: FIVE, based on the story of the Central Park Five, and The Darkest Light in the Heart, inspired by the racism-inspired Dylann Roof shooting.

 

Also featuring Frost alumnus Carl DuPont and former Frost faculty member Kevin Short.

Aniello - Desiderio Presented by Florida Guitar Foundation, INC

“…the kind of musician that seems to have disappeared long ago, Aniello Desiderio sweeps away the audience with enthusiasm—as the great virtuosi, Paganini, Regondi or Giuliani of the 19th century did—racing through breath-taking changes of register, acrobatic arpeggios and scales of extraordinary brilliance and elegance like a Ferrari.” – Stuttgarter Zeitung “Actually he knocked me out.” – Chick Corea “Now I know the real sound of guitar.” – Lorin Maazel In 1992, Aniello Desiderio graduated with honors from the Conservatory of Music in Alessandria. He performed in public for the first time when he was 8 years old, displaying such outstanding gifts that music critics started to speak of him as an “infant prodigy”, “wunderkind”, “a genius”, “the Orpheus of the guitar”, “a guitarist of the century”, and “il Fenomeno.” He won 18 first International Awards in both national and international competitions, including: 1st Prize and Special Prize for the best interpretation of South American music at the International Guitar Competition in Habana, Cuba (1988) “Neapolitan of the Year” Award for Mr. Desiderio, Italy (1988) 1st Prize and Special Prize of the best interpretation of Tarrega’s music at the International Francisco Tarrega Competition, Benicassim, Spain (1992) 1st Prize at the International “Guerrero” Competition, Madrid, Spain (1995) He performed as a recitalist and soloist with orchestras in North and South Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa; regularly in the most important Theaters of the world including Carnegie Hall, Munich Philharmonie, Alte Opera, Tonhalle, Teatro delle Palme, Radio France, Die Gloke, Istanbul Philharmonie, Berlin Philharmonie, and Opera House Wien.

A 60’s Musical Journey with Rudy Pérez and Friends Presented by Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO)

A 60’s Musical Journey with Rudy Pérez and Friends
The Miami Symphony Orchestra

Eduardo Marturet, conductor
Rudy Pérez, classical-crossover director

 

Oh, the Sixties!

A decade inspired by innovation and liberation. From mini-skirts to collar dresses, to bright prints and hippie vibes! It is from the Sixties that we learned to appreciate beauty in change, and it’s that same beauty that we want to recreate in this concert.

 

TangOdyssey Presented by Kaleidoscope MusArt

In Argentina, tango represents more than just music and dance. It has influenced every aspect of the culture; from language to folklore, to national identity. This program, performed by Argentinian cellist Juan Sebastian Delgado and Albanian pianist Redi Llupa, will trace the evolution of tango music from the slums of Buenos Aires to the international concert stage, through a selection of original works for cello and piano, including two U.S. premieres: Gustavo Beytelmann’s “Mientras, antes…” and Marcelo Nisinman’s “Daniel’s Tango,” and the world premiere of a work written especially for the Delgado-Llupa duo by the Parisian-based composer, Louise Jallu.

Tout-Monde Festival: Tiféfé and the Conch with Nathalie Lezin

The talented musician, storyteller and youth author Nathalie Lezin will interpret a special performance, telling old Creole tales based on her book “Tiféfé and the conch”, introducing music and drums. With specific punctuation, a dynamic narration in French and English, humor and rhythm, Lezin will tell Tiféfé’s story and his relation to a conch. Tiféfé explores his connections to nature and the environment as Lezin will invite the children to play drums. Brandon Cruz, musician and founder of the South Florida Percussive Arts, will join the performance and generously share his drums. > A storytelling performance by: NATHALIE LEZIN (Guadeloupe/French Polynesia) > With the participation of: BRANDON CRUZ (U.S.) SOUTH FLORIDA CENTER FOR PERCUSSIVE ARTS

Pavel Steidl - Classical Guitarist Presented by Florida Guitar Foundation, INC

“Here we have a guitarist who knew how to laugh with the music and share the joke with his audience. But behind the entertainer lies a serious artist, whose extended composition in memory of Jana Obrovska proved fully capable of stirring emotions at the other end of the scale. Never was a standing ovation more richly deserved. Pavel Steidl had won the hearts and minds of a capacity crowd.” – Classical Guitar Magazine Born in Rakovnik, Czech Republic, Pavel Steidl first studied music at the Conservatory of Prague, before becoming a student of the great Stepan Rak. Since his first prize at the Radio France International Competition in Paris in 1982, Steidl has become one of the most widely celebrated soloists of his generation, and currently enjoys a busy career as a soloist and teacher. In 1987 he emigrated to the Netherlands where after studying and getting inspiration from different artists, he developed his own style of playing while adhering to authentic ways of interpreting 19th-century guitar literature on period instruments. Maestro Steidl is also a distinguished composer for the instrument and his works are often featured on his concerts. Pavel Steidl has performed in more than 40 countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and has recorded several CD’s including three publications for the Naxos label, including the critically-acclaimed program of music by Luigi Legnani.

Habib Koite & Bassekou Kouyate Presented by Rhythm Foundation

Doors Open: 7pm, Show Time: 8pm

Little Haiti Cultural Center: Proscenium Theater

 

“The biggest pop star of the West African nation of Mali” – Rolling Stone on Habib Koité

“The Hendrix of his instrument” – Uncut Magazine on Bassekou Kouyaté

 

Two of Africa’s most renowned musicians come together for the US premier tour of their new duo project at Miami’s historic Little Haiti Cultural Center.

Helene Grimaud and Mahler Presented by New World Symphony

Celebrated pianist, human rights activist, wildlife conservationist and author Hélène Grimaud makes her anticipated return to the Adrienne Arsht Center in a one-night-only performance of Maurice Ravel’s jazzy Concerto in G. Its sublime second movement in the hands of Ms. Grimaud is said to make time stand still. Conductor Mark Wigglesworth closes the program with the Fellows in Gustav Mahler’s First Symphony.

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