Music

Self-portrait of La Tonada is a poetic, graphical and musical journey of the music of the iconic Venezuelan artist, Simón Díaz, and an exploration of one of the essential genres of Venezuelan traditional music: the tonada. A wonderful experience where Bettsimar Díaz will introduce the audience to this unique musical style, Eduardo Sanabria (Edo) will be transforming words into images live, and Nexus Dúo, comprised of Héctor Molina and Yaritzy Cabrera, will interpret the most memorable melodies of the great Simón Díaz.

Multi-instrumentalist Michael Gil presents an integrated arts experience that explores a vast collection of ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world. This unique collection of instruments showcases the vital relationship between humans and music, and highlights cultural trends and historical events that explain how the instruments, and their players, changed over time and geography. Participants will be exposed to the instruments’ origins, history, playing technique and musical possibilities utilizing an integrated arts approach, which also links to CPALMS educational standards and fosters the development of 21st century skills. This experience labels regions, countries, oceans, and continents as it connects stories of past cultures and historical processes with contemporary innovation. “The Moving Music Museum” is a family-oriented concert and exhibition to learn about and honor others.

Performed by our Baroque Institute, L'Orfeo is an old song— one of the earliest written operas still performed today. The opera retells the classic Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus is a poet and musician, son of the muse Calliope. After his true love dies the day of their wedding, Orpheus takes a harrowing journey way down through the Underworld to convince Pluto, the Lord of the Dead, to allow Eurydice to return with him.

A haunting and mystical take on one of William Shakespeare's most iconic comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows four Athenian lovers and a troupe of would-be actors into a fairy wood, ruled by the feuding King Oberon and Queen Titania. At the center of the tale is love-in-idleness, a magic flower struck by Cupid's arrow that can make anyone fall in love with the next person (or thing) they see. The course of true love never did run smooth, as friends are torn apart, actors are scared witless, and the Queen of the Fairies finds herself sharing her bower with a monster.

Carmen tells the story of Don Jose, a Spanish soldier who falls in love with the fiery and tempestuous Carmen. After two months away, Jose finds that he has a rival for Carmen's affections in the form of the toreador Escamillo. Love, anger, and jealousy explode as the three become embroiled in this passionate Romance, containing some of the most iconic songs in opera. Written by the French composer Georges Bizet, with the libretto produced by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy, the Carmen opera premiered on 3rd March 1875. It has been hailed as a masterpiece and remains one of the most popular operas today.

Colombian Cultural Event & Festival

The Career Institute of the Miami Music Festival in partnership with Temple Emanu-El announce a special benefit concert to raise funds to support humanitarian relief efforts for the people of Ukraine. The evening will highlight music by Ukrainian composers in various chamber music and vocal selections. This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is general admission.

A hero on a quest and a princess finding her way encounter enchanted creatures, an evil queen and ultimately, each other – all with the help of a Magic Flute! Part of MMF’s popular Family Opera series, this production is created specifically for young children and will be performed with English dialogue. Mozart’s classic “singspiel” includes both spoken and sung dialogue, with familiar melodies you’ll be singing along to. Allow your children to experience opera in a family-friendly, live theatre setting.

MONTGOMERY Starburst MOZART Symphony No. 33 OKPEPHOLO Kutimbua Kivumbi VERDI Overture to La Forza del Destino SAINT-SAËNS Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3 The next generation of symphonic conductors train at MMF’s Conducting Institute. These emerging artists gain valuable experience leading a full orchestra while being coached, as they study all aspects of the art of conducting with acclaimed faculty. Institute Fellows then have a chance to show off their artistry in a public concert. See them in Miami Beach first!

Wake up Miami! is PAXy's community project that brings FREE live music and art into people’s everyday lives by presenting a series of concerts/performances at Miami Metrorail/Metromover stations during the morning commute. Schedule: July 11 Felipe Lamoglia 18 Sign of Da' Times - A music/dance performance company which incorporates Deaf and hearing performers. Mission: “Bridging the gap between Deaf and hearing culture through education and the performing arts.” 25 Brecht Quartet August 1 Robyn Savitzky 29 Uma Galera September 12 Tony Perez 19 Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band 26 Las Nubes