Music

Journey from the year 3050 back to the present with the ambassadors of the New Miami Sound, and explore the origins of their Miami-licious swagger and unified superpowers in the Positive Vibration Nation. Join Miami Light Project for the world premiere of Positive Vibration Nation, an evening-length rock guaguanco opera with libretto by Sol Ruiz. Blending live performance with integrated technology, the new work fuses sound, visual art, costume, dance, and music with Caribbean influences to investigate contemporary issues, explore Miami’s cultural singularity, and convey a positive message to audiences. Created by Sol Ruiz Directed by Teo Castellanos Choreography by Sandra Portal-Andreu Starring Sol Ruiz as La Barba Rey Rodriguez as Rey Sugar Carlos Jose Martinez as Octoman Alejandro Sierra as Alibaba With Nayah Mericier, Nicole Machado, Fernando Perdomo and Fernando Abad ABOUT SOL RUIZ Cuban American, Grammy-nominated recording artist, producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Sol Ruiz, performs in her native tongue, Spanglish. Ruiz has released 6 albums under various names including Picadillo and Sol and The Tribu and has toured globally. She is currently producing "Positive Vibration Nation", a rock opera, funded by The Knight Foundation, NPN, National Endowment for the Arts, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Beth Morrison Projects and Miami Light Project. The Opera, to be premiered in April 2024 at Miami Theatre Center, is performed by her band Sol and The Tribu, ambassadors of the “New Miami Sound”. They will also perform the production at Prototype Festival in New York. The band prides itself on what makes Miami “The Magic City” with its blend of Caribbean influences and American swamp funk. To request materials in accessible format and/or accommodations to attend this performance, please contact Eventz Paul at 305-576-4350 or eventz@miamilightproject.com, at least five days in advance to initiate your request.

Gerard Schwarz, conductor Amanda Quist, choral director The FSO season finale presents a symphonic masterwork alongside four American orchestral miniatures by Augusta Reed Thomas, Bernard Rands, Daren Hagan, and Chen Yi. Beethoven’s ninth symphony closes the program featuring Frost choirs and full orchestra. SAT / APR 27, 2024 / 7:30 P.M. UM Gusman Concert Hall

Dive into a mesmerizing fusion of cultures and genres as the internationally acclaimed pianist Michel Camilo, hailed for his unparalleled virtuosity and boundless creativity, takes center stage. Born in the Dominican Republic and nurtured in the vibrant streets of New York City, Camilo's journey through jazz, classical, popular, and world music has captivated audiences worldwide. Winner of prestigious accolades including the Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Emmy awards, Camilo's illustrious career is a testament to his unparalleled talent and unwavering passion for music. For one unforgettable evening, Camilo joins forces with the Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra, a dynamic ensemble directed by Cuban drummer Dafnis Prieto and renowned for its infectious rhythms and electrifying performances. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness two musical powerhouses unite on stage for a night of unparalleled artistry and innovation. THU / APR 25, 2024 / 7:30 P.M. UM Gusman Concert Hall

Featured artist: Anat Cohen, clarinet Maria Schneider, conductor & Scott Flavin, emcee Shelly Berg, piano & Mark Nuccio, clarinet Steve Guerra, composer Experience the magic of Brazilian music as Anat Cohen, the charismatic and prolific Grammy-nominated clarinetist and saxophonist, joins forces with The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, conducted by the renowned NEA Jazz Master, Maria Schneider. The New York Times writes, “Ms. Cohen on the clarinet was a revelation. Using the clarinet’s upper register, she could evoke infectious joy. In the lower register, her playing could conjure a deep, soulful melancholy. On up-tempo numbers, her improvisations weren’t just bebop fast; they had a clarity and deep intelligence that is really quite rare. She made it look effortless, even as she was playing the most technically difficult of all the reed instruments... she took my breath away.” Joining her on stage are pianist and Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg and clarinetist Mark Nuccio. Get your tickets today and prepare to be enraptured by the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian music. FRI / APR 19, 2024 / 7:30 P.M. UM Gusman Concert Hall

Robert Carnochan, conductor Christopher Creviston, saxophone Carter Pann, piano and composer Andrew Keiser, graduate conductor In their final concert of the year, FWE welcomes guest composer Carter Pann and saxophonist Christopher Creviston. Presenting Dickerson’s Essay for Band and two works by Pann (Soprano Saxophone Concerto and Symphony for Winds: My Brother’s Brain). SUN / APR 14, 2024 / 4:00 P.M.

The Schubertiade is a tradition that began in 1815 when composer Franz Schubert was 18 years old. It originated as an unpublicized, informal concert of his music, but quickly spread throughout Europe, and eventually to the United States. This tradition remains and is coming to Frost featuring his works for violin and piano.

In their inaugural performance as a trio, Solidaire presents a program brimming with world premiers. In addition to a new work by visionary composer Paola Prestini, the evening will include new arrangements of Opening by Philip Glass and Vox Balaenae by George Crumb. SAT / MAR 23, 2024 / 7:30 P.M. Newman Recital Hall

After winning the Concert Artists Guild and Fischoff competitions, WindSync established itself as a vibrant chamber ensemble performing wind quintet masterworks and championing new works by today’s composers. Experience their youthful, pop-rock musical sensibility! PROGRAM Dieterich Buxtehude: Passacaglia in D minor, BuxWV 161 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade in C minor, K. 388 Shawn Okpebholo: Rise Viet Cuong: Flora

March 29, 2024 at 7.30 pm The Sanctuary of the Arts 410 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.sanctuaryofthearts.org RESERVE YOUR TICKET Pre-concert Talk and Concert Music by Olivier Messiaen, Augusta Reed Thomas, a new commission by Catalina von Wrangell and a new work by Charles N. Mason for the 100th anniversary of the death of Franz Kafka Bettina Mussumeli, violin Inesa Gegprifti, piano The Last Hundred Ensemble Juan Trigos, conductor Daniela D’Ingiullo, soprano Cameron Cullen, flute Zih Syuan Hsiang, clarinet Chen-Hui Jen, piano Misha Vitenson, violin Jason Calloway, violoncello

Pre-concert Talk and Concert Music by Olivier Messiaen, Augusta Reed Thomas, a new commission by Catalina von Wrangell and a new work by Charles N. Mason for the 100th anniversary of the death of Franz Kafka Bettina Mussumeli, violin Inesa Gegprifti, piano The Last Hundred Ensemble Juan Trigos, conductor Daniela D’Ingiullo, soprano Cameron Cullen, flute Zih Syuan Hsiang, clarinet Chen-Hui Jen, piano Misha Vitenson, violin Jason Calloway, violoncello