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Jader Bignamini, music director Alisa Weilerstein, cello ABELS Emerge ELGAR Cello Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Don't miss this “new generation's cello superstar” (Agence France-Presse) when Alisa Weilerstein plays Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. One of the best-loved pieces in the cello repertory, Elgar’s emotional masterpiece has been a favorite of performers and audiences since its premiere just over 100 years ago, and is now a pop culture hit featured on the soundtrack of Cate Blanchett’s award-winning film Tár. Hailed for her consummate artistry, emotional investment and rare interpretive depth, “Weilerstein is truly a phenomenon,” the U.K’s Telegraph says. The program, conducted by Detroit’s music director, Jader Bignamini, opens with Emerge by Michael Abels, a Pulitzer Prize winner best known for the opera Omar and his genre-defying movie scores for Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us and Nope. Abels notes that his new 10-minute Emerge “begins with the sound of an orchestra tuning up during a sunrise; a metaphor for how we feel being able to play music together again after so many months of that being restricted.” Concluding the concert is Rimsky-Korsakov’s sensuous and alluring Scheherazade. Inspired by the fantastic folktales of The Arabian Nights that feature “Aladdin and His Magic Lamp,” “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” and “Sinbad the Sailor,” the brilliantly orchestrated Scheherazade is the very definition of an unforgettable crowd-pleaser and the perfect showcase for the outstanding virtuosity of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra players.

The “Moonlight & Music” Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate offers couples and friends the opportunity to celebrate their love at an outdoor concert under the stars on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024. Guests can pack a picnic, preorder food or purchase food when they arrive, then settle into their lawn chair or cozy up on a blanket and enjoy the sounds of this year’s featured artist, Melina Soochan (Jazz, Pop & Soul), with an opening performance by Samantha Natalie.

After more than 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def in Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for the duo Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. DJ LS One will kick off the evening with an iconic set.

Come and join us in an exciting Bel Canto Opera Concert Performance including some of the most well-known lyric works by Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini, and Verdi. An evening concert with classical singers and piano, featuring international artists Herman Díaz, Lauren Frick, Kiley Hernández, Gerard Ortega, Lucia Panizza, Lovell Rose, and Paul Schwartz.

Exceptional musicians, Sakiko Ohashi and Hiroko Sasaki are a team of deep and rich musicality. Sakiko and Hiroko are child-hood friends from Japan, growing up and devoting their lives to the piano, to creating, and to sharing their music. As a duo, they are considered one of the "foremost piano four-hands performers" in performance today. Their spirit is to get into the heart of the music and bring the stories, visions, and message of the pieces to their audiences. They are animated and fun performers and children and families are enthralled by their magical artistry. Each of their pieces is carefully selected to bring differing sounds and images to the audience and to demonstrate the variety of sounds and colors made possible by the piano. Their music ignites imaginations.

Global Cuba Fest 2024 closes with Piano Marathon Cubano – a double bill concert featuring the fierce virtuosity and creativity Ernán López-Nussa and Rolando Luna‘s Quartet. The marathon starts with renowned Cuban pianist Ernán López-Nussa, who has built an international reputation thanks to his capacity to integrate rhythm, lyricism, and fusion in a singular and authentic manner. A talented composer, arranger and performer, Ernán is a master at creating music characterized by impressive formal richness and amazing versatility. The evening continues with Cuban virtuoso pianist Rolando Luna’s irresistible charisma, energy, and incredible improvisations. Miami audiences are in for a special night with one of Cuba’s most prolific artists shaping the musical landscape. “Rolando is an example of creativity and imagination, with great elegance and freshness in his playing.” – Chucho Valdes Biography Ernan Lopez Nussa is a renowned Cuban pianist who has built an international reputation on his ability to combine rhythm, lyricism and fusion in an authentic manner. He is a gifted composer, arranger, and interpreter, creating music with impressive formal richness and great versatility. Ernan studied classical piano at the prestigious Cuban Institute of Arts, and developed his musical style in the 1980’s when working with Afrocuba, the Cuban school of music. There he came into contact with the talented generation of Cuban musicians that includes Oriente Lopez, Omar and Oscarito Valdes. With this group, Ernan situated himself at the head of the Cuban music vanguard, a phase that peaked when he worked with the famous Cuban singer Sylvio Rodriguez on two releases, “Causas y Azares” and “Oh Melancolia”. He then founded “Cuarto Espacio”, a group that brought together the talents of ex-members of the band “Afrocuba” to create a new jazz sound. Rolando Luna learned to play guitar at primary school before opting to study piano at the Gerardo Guanche Conservatory. There, he took part in various competitions, winning a prize for his interpretation of Cuban music. He studied classical piano at the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory and, in 1999, won first prize at the international jazz competition Jo-jazz-99. After performing in a group in Cuba and making his first appearances on television, he spent eight months as a member of the Latin Street Group in Canada, before joining Paulo FG and his Elite with whom he travelled throughout Europe and Latin America.

“As dazzling a pianist and idea-maker as there is in current Latin jazz and beyond, Omar Sosa is an immense talent, and never ceases to amaze.” – Michael Nastos, Hot House Jazz Magazine Global Cuba Fest 2024 kicks off with Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos in concert! Latin GRAMMY-nominated Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. Omar fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound – all with a Latin jazz heart. The latest twist in Omar’s creative journey is his Quarteto Americanos, a group based on the formative relationships he forged here in the mid-90s. Experience the brilliance of Omar Sosa on stage with his multi-directional quartet including Sheldon Brown (Saxophones), Josh Jones (Drums), and Ernesto Mazar Kindelán (Baby Bass). Join us for what promises to be an electric night of Cuban music! Biography Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. He fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound – all with a Latin jazz heart. Omar Sosa’s musical trajectory has taken him from Camagüey and Havana to touring in Angola, the Congo, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua in the 1980s; to a sojourn in the African-descent communities of Ecuador in the early 1990s; to an extended presence on the San Francisco Bay Area Latin jazz scene; to his current engagement with artists from France, Cuba, Brazil, and several North, West, and East African nations.

Orchestra Miami’s popular Beethoven on the Beach free outdoor concert returns! This year’s special guest soloist is our very own Principal Cellist Aaron Merritt, who will perform the exciting Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto N. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33. Also on the program is the dramatic Overture to Don Giovanni by Mozart and the joyous “Italian” Symphony N. 4 in A Major by Mendelssohn. And of course, we have Beethoven- the Overture to the ballet The Creatures of Prometheus Op. 43. The 42 musicians of Orchestra Miami will be led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi.

The 8th annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival is an all-day concert on 3 stages featuring a selection of the City’s top young musicians - classic rockers, torch singers, pint-sized pop stars, next-generation jazz cats, talented instrumentalists, and outstanding school band ensembles. The day also features fun activities for all ages in Bandshell Park. Admission is free. We will also be collecting and raising funds in support of music programs in Miami Beach public schools.

The South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra is South Florida's premiere Sound Meditation Experience, led by band leader Jared Bistrong. Interactive & fun, participants enjoy a profound sound healing through movement, live drums & dance, and a powerful synchronized Sound Journey that creates a deep meditative experience that relaxes the mind and body, and leaves participants feeling blissfully present. Presented as part of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks. ***NOTE: Participants are recommended to bring a yoga mat, blanket or other item to lay down on for this experience.***