Jazz Meets Gershwin—Hosted by Michael Feinstein

November 04, 2011
Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Gershwin represents American music at its best and Festival Miami, JazzRoots and the Arsht Center assembled the best to perform it for you: Michael Feinstein, Denyce Graves, Shelly Berg and Terence Blanchard with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra

Lucie Arnaz—Latin Roots

November 03, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Latin Roots is Lucie Arnaz's fiery, explosive, and heartfelt musical tribute to the rhythm of her roots and a love note to the man who introduced La Conga to the United States, her father, Desi Arnaz. Sophisticated songs with sassy sizzle! $50/35/20

Divergent Boundaries—Celebrated Composers Concert

November 02, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
For 28 years, Festival Miami has been premiering new works by prominent guest composers and award-winning faculty composers. This year we proudly introduce new works by Lansing McLoskey, Charles Mason, Dennis Kam, JB Floyd, and Dorothy Hindman. FREE

Gemini Presents “Good Mischief—A Musical Celebration for the Whole Family”

October 30, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Gemini, twin-brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits, presents "Good Mischief—A Musical Celebration for Children and the Whole Family,” featuring rousing sing-alongs, and original, sparkling songs about the everyday experiences of childhood. $12/$10 Kid

Livingston Taylor

October 28, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Livingston Taylor fills his concerts with upbeat storytelling, a joyous selection of his own writing, and a perfect splash of songs from the great American songbook. If you enjoy James Taylor, Alison Krauss, and Vince Gill, this is a must! $50/35/20

Livingston Taylor—Ways to Be Your Best When It Counts the Most

October 28, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
In this master class, singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor discusses how to control nervousness and find joy on stage. In addition to his solo career, Taylor has toured with Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffet, and his brother James. FREE

Songwriters Showcase—New Songs, New Voices

October 27, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
A fabulous concert featuring songs composed and performed by students enrolled in the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music program. Judges and audience are polled and the winning act opens the following night’s concert! FREE

Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic with Special Guest Bruce Hornsby

October 26, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
An intimate solo acoustic performance with Jackson Browne and special guest Bruce Hornsby to benefit The Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program. $70/$50/$30

Gershwin Piano Favorites—Shelly Berg with Santiago Rodriguez

October 23, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Dean Shelly Berg and faculty artist Santiago Rodriguez pair up for an all Gershwin, two-piano extravaganza featuring Cuban Overture, Three Preludes, Rhapsody in Blue, and I Got Rhythm Variations; plus Grainger’s Fantasy on Porgy and Bess. $40/30/20

A Tale of Five Cities—Lowenthal Plays Liszt

October 22, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Pianist Jerome Lowenthal performs the solo recital A Tale of Five Cities to commemorate the bicentennial of Franz Liszt’s birth. Includes highlights from Liszt's Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) plus Piano Sonata in B Minor. $40/30/20

Suénalo

October 21, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Suénalo is the premier descarga-funk Latin jam band in Miami, with a vivid sound that reflects the cultures that shape the region. The 8-piece act meshes funk, hip-hop, cumbia, timba, jazz, Caribbean rhythms into a multicultural cocktail. $30/20/15

Frost Wind Ensemble Presents the Windswept Music of Michael Colgrass

October 18, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Frost Wind Ensemble performs Michael Colgrass’s The Winds of Nagual that contemplates the search for the creative self, and Urban Requiem, representing the tragedies, struggles, energy, and power of our cities. $20/$15 seniors/Free for UM students

Brazilian Superstar Ivan Lins—Romantic and Sophisticated Favorites

October 16, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
When multiple Grammy winner Ivan Lins performs his own music, it’s pure magic. From “Love Dance” to “The Island,” his magnificent songs are recorded by Simone, Irakerê, Chucho Valdés, Barbra Streisand, Toots Thielemans, and Michael Bublé. $50/35/20

Willy Chirino

October 15, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
When Willy Chirino sings, the salsa band grooves—and the audience truly can’t stop dancing! More than 60 artists including The Gypsy Kings have recorded his song, “Soy.” His CD, Son del Alma, won a Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album $70/50/30

United States Marine Band—The President’s Own

October 14, 2011
UM BankUnited Center
Festival Miami announces the University of Miami will host a free concert by the U.S. Marine Band at the BankUnited Center on October 14. The Washington Post calls them “not only the best in the land but, very likely, the best in the world.” FREE

New York Voices Swing with JV1 Frost Jazz Vocal Ensemble

October 13, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Double Grammy-winning New York Voices are renowned for their excellence in the art of group singing, inspired by Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Singers Unlimited and Manhattan Transfer. The JV1 Frost Jazz Vocal Ensemble will also be featured. $50/35/20

Imani Winds—and debut of Stamps Woodwind Quintet

October 12, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Grammy-nominated wind quintet, Imani Winds, is carving out a distinct presence by commissioning new works while meaningfully bridging European, American, African, and Latin American traditions. Stamps Woodwind Quintet also makes its debut. $40/30/20

A Whole New Ballgame—Frost Chorale and Frost Symphonic Choir

October 11, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
New choral program director Karen Kennedy leads the Frost Chorale in ethereal works by Whitacre, Orff and more. Frost Symphonic Choir performs excerpts from the base-ball themed The Mighty Casey by W. Schuman. $20/$15 seniors/Free for UM students

Claire Huangci—Chopin Competition Winner with Frost Symphony Orchestra

October 09, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
First prize winner at the 2010 National Chopin Piano Competition of USA for her distinguished Chopin interpretations, Claire Huangci performs solo repertoire by Chopin plus Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Frost Symphony Orchestra. $40/30/20

High Octane Jazz—Introducing New Frost Jazz Professors Brian Lynch and Martin Bejerano

October 08, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Brian Lynch pairs up with burning jazz pianist Martin Bejerano and a fantastic rhythm section for an outstanding evening of small group jazz that will light up your spirits and amaze your senses. $40/30/20

Jazz Master Benny Golson with the Frost Studio Jazz Band

October 07, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Jazz aficionados love his “I Remember Clifford” while TV fans know his music from M*A*S*H, Mission Impossible, and The Cosby Show theme. Here, Benny Golson performs his favorite big band arrangements with the Frost Studio Jazz Band. $65/45/25

Soulive—The Ultimate Feel-Good Groove Band

October 06, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Soulive plays danceable organ-driven grooves fusing soul, jazz, R&B, and blues with hip-hop and funk. Wildly popular at jam fests, they’ve toured with the Rolling Stones and recorded with Chaka Kahn, Talib Kweli, Maceo Parker, Derek Trucks! $40/30/20

Benny Golson—Taking Note of a Legendary Jazz Career

October 06, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
From his early years with Dizzy Gillespie to his remarkable 60-year career as a solo performer and TV and film composer, tenor saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson, provides insight into his creative approaches and career longevity. FREE

Emerging Young Composers—New Works for String Quartet

October 05, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Frost School of Music student composers entered an adjudicated competition for new string quartet works and the winners will have their compositions premiered at Festival Miami by the Stamps, Graduate, and Bergonzi String Quartets! FREE

On Stage with Gunther Schuller and the Frost Chamber Players

October 02, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Milhaud’s La Création du monde conducted by Gunther Schuller; Dvořák’s String Quintet No. 2 with Bergonzi String Quartet and Brian Powell; and Schuller’s Quintet for Horn and Strings featuring hornist Richard Todd. $20/$15 seniors/Free for UM student

Opening Night: French Horn Celebration Featuring the Frost Symphony Orchestra

October 01, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
The Frost Symphony Orchestra opens Festival Miami 2011 with a bold and brassy French horn exploration of celebrated music by Franz Haydn, distinguished composer Gunther Schuller, and premier hornist and composer Richard Todd. $85/65/45/25

Gunther Schuller – Into the Creative Mind of a Total Musician

September 30, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Deepen your understanding of current music trends at a free lecture by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Gunther Schuller, one of America’s most distinguished musical icons. Schuller is also the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” award. FREE

Santiago Rodriguez

October 31, 2010

Faculty artist Santiago Rodriguez has been described as “a phenomenal pianist” (The New York Times) and “among the finest pianists in the world” (The Baltimore Sun). He recently recorded the complete piano works of Rachmaninoff. In a solo concert performance, he will perform selected great works of this amazing musical titan, plus…

GIANTS OF JAZZ SALUTE: Wycliffe Gordon

October 30, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Wycliffe Gordon and Frost Concert Jazz Band, salute the Giants of Jazz in the Grand Finale Concert.

Tickets range from $25 to $85

FLUTE JOURNEY: Nestor Torres

October 29, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Amazing Nestor Torres Explores a Rainbow of Musical Colors Ranging from Baroque to Big Band, Latin to Fantasy.

Tickets range from $25 to $60

Master Class with Wycliffe Gordon

October 29, 2010
Foster 206, University of Miami
Festival Miami presents a Master Class with Wycliffe Gordon.

FREE ADMISSION

STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE: Lamont Dozier

October 28, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
A Rock-n-Roll Celebration of the Greatest Songs of Lamont Dozier, the #1 Songwriter in America.

Tickets range from $25 to $60

NEW SONGWRITING SENSATIONS

October 27, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
The Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program Showcases New Songs and Fresh Faces.

FREE ADMISSION

Master Class with Lamont Dozier

October 27, 2010
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami
Festival Miami presents a Master Class with Lamont Dozier.

FREE ADMISSION

TOUR DE FORCE: Frost Chamber Players

October 26, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
The Frost Chamber Players Present Virtuosic Works by Celebrated Composers.

Tickets range from $10 to $20

ARTURO SANDOVAL with the Miami Symphony Orchestra

October 24, 2010
Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Downtown Miami
Premiere Rivera’s Concierto de Miami with the Miami Symphony Orchestra at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Tickets range from $20 to $150

TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA

October 24, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Grammy Nominated Kids-Duo Performs Selections from ‘My Name is Chicken Joe’ and Other Favorites.

Tickets range from $10 to $12

MAMBO!: Tiempo Libre

October 23, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Tiempo Libre Pays Tribute to Beloved Cuban Big Bands and the Music of their Heritage.

Tickets range from $20 to $50

DANCE, GLORIOUS DANCE: Momentum Dance Company

October 22, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
The Momentum Dance Company Showcases Modern and Historic Dance Repertory Directed by Delma Illes.

Tickets range from $20 to $40

Master Class with Tiempo Libre

October 22, 2010
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami
Festival Miami presents a Master Class with Tiempo Libre.

FREE ADMISSION

INSPIRED IMPROVISATION: Matt Wilson Quartet

October 21, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Matt Wilson Quartet Pairs Up with the Stamps Jazz Quintet in an All-Out Jazz Fest.

Tickets range from $25 to $50

NEW TRANSITIONS

October 20, 2010
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami
Emerging Young Composers Showcase their Latest Works.

FREE ADMISSION

Master Class with the Matt Wilson Quartet

October 20, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Festival Miami presents a jazz Master Class with Matt Wilson Quartet.

FREE ADMISSION

WIND ENSEMBLE HEATWAVE: Amy Burton & Mason Bates

October 19, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Frost Wind Ensemble premieres Mason Bates work, and performs John Corigliano with soprano Amy Burton.

Tickets range from $20 to $30

STRING QUAR TÊTE-A-TÊTE: Bergonzi Quartet

October 17, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Renowned Bergonzi String Quartet Meets the Stamps String Quartet in their Debut Performance.

Tickets range from $10 to $20

SIZZLING HOT SWING: Mark O’Connor

October 16, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Sensational Mark O’Connor and His Hot Swing Put “Le Jazz Hot” on Steroids.

Tickets range from $20 to $50

Lecture with Mark O’Connor

October 16, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Festival Miami presents a lecture with Mark O’Connor.

FREE ADMISSION

TIMELESS TITANS: Santiago Rodriguez

October 15, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Pianist Santiago Rodriguez Plays the Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Other Musical Titans.

Tickets range from $20 to $40

¡CELEBRACIÓN!: Gabriel Alegría

October 14, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
Experience the Excitement of the Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet.

Tickets range from $20 to $30

ESSENCE OF EXPRESSION: Sunny Wilkinson

October 13, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
The Inventive Sunny Wilkinson Sings New and Timeless Favorites with the Frost Jazz Vocal 1 Ensemble.

Tickets range from $20 to $30

FORM AND FRACTURES

October 12, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
New Compositions by the Faculty of the Frost School of Music.

FREE ADMISSION

Master Class with Sunny Wilkinson

October 12, 2010
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami
Festival Miami presents a Master Class with Sunny Wilkinson.

FREE ADMISSION

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Frank Loesser

October 10, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
ASCAP Presents the Music of Academy Award-winning Frank Loesser

Tickets range from $20 to $40

LATIN EXPLOSION: Hansel y Raúl!

October 09, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
The Hottest Act in Latin Dance Music Bring Their Tropical Dance Music and Contagious Beat to Festival Miami.

Tickets range from $25 to $60

TRANSCENDENCE: Sandra Lopez

October 08, 2010
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
A Glorious Gala Opening Night, with Soprano Sandra Lopez, the Frost Chorale, and the Frost Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets range from $25 to $85