Music

Florida Grand Opera teams up with PNC Arts Alive, the Rhythm Foundation, and the City of Miami Beach to present the Opera Reggae Concert, a fun, family-friendly event at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Featuring musical selections from Beethoven to Bob Marley, this lighthearted exploration of common themes between the two genres and will include traditional reggae, opera, and a playful blend of the two styles. The Florida Grand Opera reminds us that, 'One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.'

Canio’s not clowning around. His beautiful wife Nedda longs to be free of his clumsy embraces, of her life as a traveling actor, and from the advances of the vile Tonio. When Canio catches her with her lover Silvio, only the start of the troupe’s performance can stay his hand … but not for long. Leoncavallo’s gritty and gorgeous score, based on a true incident witnessed by his policeman father, culminates in one of the most famous and tragic tenor arias of all time: “Vesti la giubba,” the original “Tears of a Clown.” Music and libretto by Ruggiero Leoncavallo Conducted by Gregory Buchalter Directed by Jeffrey Marc Buchman Director Jeffrey Marc Buchman, on expanding Pagliacci “I have chosen to begin our ‘show within a show’ in Act Two with a series of Neapolitan songs that create an added exploration of the dramatic content of Pagliacci and continue the arc of the story. This expansion will offer greater opportunity to immerse ourselves deep into the complexities of this tragic story and the real human emotions at its core.” Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish. Running time: Two hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission.

In a tribute to one of the most important composers in music history, the “Mozart Extravaganza!” will highlight some of the masterpieces by this musical genius in concert. This amazing prodigy, who started writing music at the age of four, left a legacy to the world, and even those who do not know much about the classical style would recognize his name as one of the most important composers from that era. The FCO will have two great pianists as soloists: Leonel Morales - First Prize winner of the Guerrero Foundation Int' Piano Competition in Madrid and many others - and his son Leo de Maria - First Prize winner of the 2016 MozARTè in Germany and more - who is building a solid and prestigious career. They will interpret Mozart piano concertos No 12 in A Major K 415 and No 13 in C Major K,415. The special guest will be the famous soprano Eglise Gutierrez with a selection from different operas and an interpretation of the Overture related to the Opera interpreted by the masterful baton of Marlene Urbay with the Florida Chamber Orchestra.

The 2024 Miami International GuitART Festival presents a masterclass conducted by Cuban guitarist Rafael Padron at the WPAC Instrumental Hall. Taught by the festival artists, the MIGF masterclasses and workshops offer students of all ages and levels a friendly and highly informational learning environment. The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu

The 2024 Miami International GuitART Festival presents a masterclass conducted by Romantic guitar specialist Robert Trent at the WPAC Instrumental Hall. Taught by the festival artists, the MIGF masterclasses and workshops offer students of all ages and levels a friendly and highly informational learning environment. The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu

The Miami International GuitART Festival welcomes luthiers to register for the 2024 MIGF Luthiers Expo which will be held in the WPAC Instrumental Hall on February 24-25 from 9am-6pm. The luthiers and guitar shops will present their guitars, music, and other related products to our participants who will be coming from all around the world. Our participants will have a chance to meet their future luthiers, try their excellent hand-built guitars, and even buy one! We hope to meet and host many talented luthiers and music vendors in our festival. More info: https://migf.fiu.edu/2024/luthiers-expo/ The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu

The 2024 Miami International GuitART Festival presents a masterclass conducted by virtuoso guitarist Mesut Özgen at the WPAC Instrumental Hall. Taught by the festival artists, the MIGF masterclasses and workshops offer students of all ages and levels a friendly and highly informational learning environment. The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu

The 2024 Miami International GuitART Festival presents a lecture by the early music specialist David Dolata at the WPAC Instrumental Hall. In this lecture, Dr. Dolata will preview the forthcoming TABLATURE: Alternate Music Notations 1300–1750, a collection of 435 essays, full-color facsimiles, and transcriptions by 30+ leading scholars and players in over 40 types of tablature. The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu

The 2024 Miami International GuitART Festival presents a masterclass conducted by virtuoso guitarist Jorge Caballero at the WPAC Instrumental Hall. Taught by the festival artists, the MIGF masterclasses and workshops offer students of all ages and levels a friendly and highly informational learning environment. The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu

The 2024 Miami International GuitART Festival presents a lecture on Traditional Turkish and Sufi Music. Anatolian Ensemble members, Turkish kemeche virtuoso Neva Ozgen and cellist Yelda Ozgen will demonstrate the major modes (makams) in traditional Turkish and Sufi music through preludes or interludes (taksims). They will discuss the role of improvisation in traditional Turkish music, both from compositional and performance perspectives. The festival takes place from February 16th through 25th with daily concerts, master classes, lectures, and Luthiers Expo. 2024 MIGF FESTIVAL PASS is available to attend all festival events at a single reduced price. More info at MIGF website: migf.fiu.edu