By Liz Potter

Concert Association of Florida
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Venues: Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) 201 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale browardcenter.org, 954-462-0222

Miami Carnival Center for the Performing Arts (MCCPA) 1444 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
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	A scene from Swan Lake, part of the Concert Association of Florida season

"We are absolutely ecstatic to celebrate our 40th Anniversary 2006-2007 Season in resplendent fashion, by presenting many world-renowned artists performing in Florida for the very first time, or returning for the first time in many years.  Metropolitan Opera tenors José Cura and Rolando Villazon will perform their Florida debuts, in the middle of their engagements at the Metropolitan Opera.  The American Ballet Theatre, recently called “one of the greatest and grandest ballet companies in the whole wide world,” by New York Times critic John Rockwell and designated America’s National Ballet Company by the United States Congress, will return to South Florida for the first time in six years, dancing five performances of the full-length ballet Swan Lake in the Company’s only Florida engagement.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, widely considered one of the world’s greatest orchestras, will perform twice, returning to South Florida for the first time in 14 years.  All of these artists come to us this season, in addition to our roster of Grammy Award-winning violinists Itzhak Perlman, Maxim Vengerov and Gil Shaham; pianists Evgeny Kissin, Emanuel Ax and Olga Kern; Metropolitan Opera stars Salvatore Licitra and Maria Guleghina, the Boston Pops, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and many others, which makes this a landmark year for the Concert Association of Florida."

—Judy Drucker, Founding Artistic Director of Concert Association of Florida

Maxim Vengerov, Violin, Lilya Silberstein, Piano. Mozart: Adagio in E Major; Beethoven: Violin Sonata in C minor; Shostakovich: 10 Preludes. Opening Night at BCPA: Oct. 16, at 8 p.m.

Orquestra De Sao Paulo, John Nestling, Conductor, Jose Cura, Metropolitan Opera Tenor.  Selections from Leoncavallo, Puccini, Giménez, Manzanero, Villa-Lobos, Ginastera. Opening Night at MCCPA: Nov. 9, at 9 p.m.

Orquestra De Sao Paulo, John Nestling, Conductor, Antonio Meneses, Cello. Shostakovich: Festive Overture; Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Symphony No. 5 in E minor. BCPA: Nov. 18, at 8 p.m.

Rolando Villazon, Tenor, Ion Marin, Conductor, Festival Symphony Orchestra. Selections from Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Massenet, Verdi, Puccini, Palo Luna, Sorozobal. MCCPA: Nov 28, at 8 p.m.

Il Trovatore by Verdi, a semi-staged opera in concert version, with Daniel Oren, Conductor, Festival Symphony Orchestra. Opera singers include Maria Guleghina, Soprano, Marianne Cornetti, Mezzo-Soprano, Salvatore Licitra, Tenor, Lado Ataneli, Baritone. Gala Performance at MCCPA: Dec 9, at 8 p.m.

	Jose Cura, Metropolitan Opera Tenor, will perform in November, part of the Concert Association of Florida Season

Il Trovatore by Verdi, a semi-staged opera in concert version, with Daniel Oren, Conductor, Festival Symphony Orchestra. Opera singers include Maria Guleghina, Soprano, Marianne Cornetti, Mezzo-Soprano, Salvatore Licitra, Tenor, Lado Ataneli, Baritone. BCPA: Dec. 12, at 8 p.m.

Hungarian Symphony Orchestra, Andras Ligeti, Conductor, Paavali Jumppanen, Piano.  Rossini: Semiramide Overture; Liszt: Piano Concerto in A Major; Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 in G Major.  BCPA: Jan. 29, at 8 p.m.

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Keith Lockhart, Conductor, Michael Chertock, Piano. A Gershwin Celebration with selections from Girl Crazy, Porgy and Bess, An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue. BCPA: Feb. 5, at 8 p.m.

Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, Andrey Boreyko, Conductor, Robert McDuffie, Violin. Schubert: Rosamunde Overture in D; Bruch: Violin Concerto in G Minor; Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor.  BCPA: Feb. 6, at 8 p.m.

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Keith Lockhart, Conductor, Michael Chertock, Piano. A Gershwin Celebration with selections from Girl Crazy, Porgy and Bess, An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue. MCCPA: Feb. 8, at 8 p.m.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, David Zinman, Conductor, Gil Shaham, Violin. Golijov: Last Round; Elgar: Violin Concerto in B Minor; Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathusta. BCPA: Feb. 12, at 8 p.m.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, David Zinman, Conductor, Gil Shaham, Violin. Golijov: Last Round; Elgar: Violin Concerto in B Minor; Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra. MCCPA: Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.

Academy Of St. Martin’s In The Fields, Sir Neville Mariner, Conductor, Johnathan Biss, Piano. Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite; Mozart: Piano Concerto in C Minor; Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major.  MCCPA: Feb. 16, at 8 p.m.

Classical Savion featuring Savion Glover with Orchestra. Performing excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Stars and Stripes Forever and other works; BCPA: Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. 

Classical Savion featuring Savion Glover with Orchestra.. Performing excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Stars and Stripes Forever and other works. MCCPA: Feb. 22, at 8 p.m.

Moscow Festival Ballet presents a full-length production of The Sleeping Beauty, with 50 dancers from great the Russian Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies.  BCPA: Feb. 26, at 8 p.m.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano, Music Director, Emanuel Ax, Piano. Theofanides: Rainbow Body; Mozart: Piano Concerto in E-flat Major; Rachmaninoff: Symphony Dances.  MCCPA: Feb. 26, 8 p.m.

	Tenor Rolando Villazon, who will perform in November, part of the Concert Association of Florida Season

Julia Fischer, Violin, Milan Chernyavska, Piano. Program TBA. BCPA: March 5, at 8 p.m.

American Ballet Theatre A full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. MCCPA: March 8-10, at  8.pm.; March 11 at 2 p.m.

Itzak Perlman, Violin, Rohan De Silva, Piano. Program TBA. MCCPA: March 12, at 8 p.m.

Angela Gheorghiu, Soprano, Eugene Kohn, Conductor, Festival Symphony Orchestra. Program TBA. MCCPA: March 23, at 8 p.m.

National Philharmonic Of Russia, Vladimir Spivakov, Conductor, Olga Kern, Piano.  Shostakovich: Festive Overture; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor (Pathetique).  MCCPA: April 7, at 8 p.m.; BCPA: April 8 at 7 p.m. 

Jerusalem String Quartet, Alexander Pavlovsky, Violin, Sergei Bressler, Violin, Amichai Gross, Viola, Kyril Zlotnikov, Cello. Program TBA. BCPA: April 16, at 8 p.m.

Evgeny Kissin, Piano. World famous pianist performs at Concert Association of Florida Season Closing.  Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 7 in E-flat Major; Beethoven: Variations on an Original Theme for Piano in C minor; Brahms: Pieces for Piano; Chopin, Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante.  MCCPA: May 7, at 8 p.m.

Flamingo Freedom Band
flamingofreedomband.com.

	Dan Bassett, artistic director of the Flamingo Freedom Band

“This year the Flamingo Freedom Band, South Florida’s premier gay and lesbian band, is celebrating its 20^th anniversary.  Beginning with just a few members, the band has blossomed into a 40-piece wind ensemble.  Members range from 18 years old to retired and include gay, lesbian and straight instrumentalists of all ability levels.  This year’s 20^th anniversary concert is being produced by the band president, Adam Derosa.  This concert, titled “Strike Up the Band” is a celebration of 20 years of growth.  Many of the pieces being played are also celebrating significant anniversaries.  This exciting show includes some of our favorite guests.  Joining us are the Gay Men’s Chorus of Fort Lauderdale, Lambda Chorale, The RoughRiders Dance Team and pianist Roger Rundle.  The Flamingo Jazz Band will also return to the stage to perform at this very special occasion.  The program includes some Broadway hits as well as classic American compositions for band.  Tickets are available on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts website. (browardcenter.org)  Our spring concert will also be held at Broward Center and will be a concert like no other the Flamingo Freedom Band has ever produced.  Inspired by Prism concerts performed at Florida State University, this concert will showcase smaller ensembles within the band as they perform a stream of continuous music from all parts of the auditorium.  This concert will also include some special guests, and of course, full ensemble selections.

—Dan Bassett, Artistic Director

	The Flamingo Freedom Band

20th Anniversary Concert This concert will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Flamingo Freedom Band, and will feature musical selections from Broadway and beyond, including West Side Story, Candide, and Les Miserables. Come enjoy selections from composers like Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and George Gershwin.  Amaturo Theater, Sunday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Christmas on Las Olas  Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard across from Mango's restaurant and bar.

December Concert  Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., Religious Science Fort Lauderdale Service, 1550 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors

Spring Concert  March 25, Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Florida Grand Opera
fgo.org 800-741-1010

Venues:  Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), 201 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale browardcenter.org , 954-462-0222

Miami Carnival Center for the Performing Arts (MCCPA), 1444 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
miamipac.org, 305-949-6722

"Putting together Florida Grand Opera’s first season of performances at the new Miami Carnival Center of the Performing Arts presents both opportunities and challenges. Verdi's Aïda is certainly one of the grandest of operas, to which we could not do justice at Miami-Dade County Auditorium.  We formed a partnership with opera companies, including Florentine Opera and Michigan Grand Opera, and created a magnificent Aïda production that no single company could independently produce.  Allen Charles Klein, who designed many of FGO’s best productions including Turandot, designed an Aida production that could be FGO’s finest.  We engaged Angela M. Brown for the title role of Aida prior to her debut in the same role at Metropolitan Opera, which was praised on the front page of The New York Times.  The importance of FGO’s first season at Carnival Center is underscored as we present three new productions: Aïda, La Sonnambula, and Anna Karenina.  A big change is scheduling FGO’s six operas in pairs, which enables Opera fans to visit Miami and enjoy two operas during one weekend.  FGO’s exciting inaugural season at Carnival Center will conclude with a world premiere of David Carlson's Anna Karenina with libretto by Colin Graham, commissioned for the opening of Carnival Center’s new Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House.  Opera America, an international service organization for opera, will hold its annual convention in Miami as we present Anna Karenina, and the level of excitement and enthusiasm is truly beginning to build.  We believe audiences will be stunned by Carnival Center’s new Ziff Opera House and Florida Grand Opera’s magnificent 2006-2007 season.”

—Robert Heuer, Director of Florida Grand Opera

*Operas performed with English and Spanish translations projected as subtitles*

Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi.  This first production of Florida Grand Opera in the new Miami Performing Arts Center will feature over 200 performers, spectacular new sets and costumes.  Aida has thrilled audiences with its majestic triumphal march and glorious arias. The love triangle of Egyptian captain Radames, slave girl Aida, and princess Amneris comes to a tragic end in the famous tomb scene.  All performances will be at MCCPA, with starred dates (*) reserved for BCPA subscribers only; Oct 28 at 7 p.m. (Opening Night); Nov 1, 4, 7, 10, 16* and 25* at 8 p.m.; Nov 12 at 2 p.m.

The Abduction From The Seraglio, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Two young women are taken hostage on the Orient Express and suffer greatly from the advances of their Turkish captors.  A rescue planned by their fiancés goes awry, and the women’s fate is left to a Turkish Pasha.  MCCPA: Nov 11 (Opening Night), 7 p.m.; Nov 15, 18, 21, and 24, at 8 p.m.; Nov 26, 2 p.m. BCA: Dec 7 and 9, at 8 p.m.

Manon Lescaut, Giacomo Puccini. A sensuous music score drives this passionate story about a troubled girl who finds fame and fortune in Paris, but ends with exile and death. MCCPA: Jan 27 (Opening Night), 7 p.m.; Jan 31, Feb 3, 6, 9, at 8 p.m.; Feb 11, at 2 p.m. BCPA: Feb 15 and 17, at 8 p.m.

La Sonnambula, Vincenzo Bellini. Amina, a simple village girl, is believed to be unfaithful to her lover, but she is vindicated when it is discovered her nighttime wanderings are carried out in her sleep. This opera’s director, Renata Scotto, won huge international acclaim in 1957, when she replaced Maria Callas to sing as Amina. MCCPA: Feb 10 (Opening Night) at 7 p.m.; Feb 13, 16, 21, 24, at 8 p.m.; Feb 18, at 2 p.m..  BCPA: March 1 and 3, at 8 p.m.

Samson Et Dalila, Camille Saint-Saens.  Passion, betrayal, and retribution characterize this Old Testament “love” story.  Saint-Saens famous opera music frames Dalila’s diabolical seduction of Samson, and her lover’s subsequent humiliation, torture, and revenge. BCPA: April 5 (Opening Night) and 7, at 8 p.m.  MCCPA: April 14, at 7 p.m.; April 18, 21, 24, 27, at 8 p.m.; April 29, at 2 p.m. 

Anna Karenina,  David Carlson, World Premiere.  Florida Grand Opera has commissioned a new opera based on Anna Karenina, one of the most compelling love stories of all literature, from American composer David Carlson. Within the constraints of 19^th centrury Russian society, Anna follows her heart, and is overwhelmed by the terrible choices she is forced to make and their bitter consequences. MCCPA: April 28 at 7 p.m.; May 2, 5, 8, 11, at 8 p.m.; May 13, at 2 p.m.  This production is not being presented at BCPA.

Miami Gay Men’s Chorus
Colony Theatre, 1040 Michigan Avenue (Lincoln Road), Miami Beach; 305-604-8787
miamigaychorus.org,

“The upcoming season of the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus is filled with firsts for the organization.  The Chorus is changing its season, growing artistically, and taking advantage of the many fine musicians within the organization.  Our holiday concert program is hosted by none other than Santa Claus, with a script by nationally recognized playwright Michael McKeever.  Our spring concert is a cabaret-style show at the intimate Colony Theatre, featuring memorable music of the 40’s and 50’s.  The June concert opens with the South Florida Premiere of “Changing Hearts” by Alan Shorter.  This is only the second full performance of this poignant, yet funny work previously commissioned by the Washington Gay Men’s Chorus.  The second half of the program is a rompin,’ dancing,’ musical tribute to the music of the ’80’s.  Please join Miami Gay Men’s Chorus for musical memories and fun!” 

—Gary Keating, Artistic Director

Traditional & Twisted!  Holiday concert hosted by Santa Claus, with script by nationally recognized playwright, Michael McKeever.  Dec 15-17.

The Night They Invented Champagne!  Cabaret-style show featuring music of the 40’s and 50’s.  March 16-18.

Changing Hearts & Tribute To The 80’s!  Full-length performance and South Florida premiere of Changing Hearts, by composer Alan Shorter; with a tribute to the music of the ’80s.  June 8-10.

Miami Symphony Orchestra
10300 S.W. 72nd Street, Suite 499, Miami 305-275-5666; Fax ticket order to 305-275-4363 miamisymphony.org,

“Marked and inspired by the memory of its founder and former conductor Maestro Manuel Ochoa, The Miami Symphony Orchestra 2006/2007 season is configured around exciting young soloists who are at the top of their international careers performing a wide spectrum of repertoire from the South Florida premiere of Paquito de Rivera's Bel-Air Concerto for flute, to the popular Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto.  Our season highlight will be our 18th year gala celebration at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, February 11, featuring Valerie Kuleshov performing Tchaikowsky’s Piano Concerto.”

—Eduardo Marturet, Music Director & Conductor:

Miami – Fusion Of The Americas  Flute, Luis Julio Toro, Piano, Michael Lewin.  Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man; Paquito de Rivera (South Florida Premiere): The Bel-Air Concerto; Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; Piazzolla: Aios Nonino; Nunez (US Premiere): Tango Cortazar; Guarnieri: Dansa Brasileira; Marquez: Danzon No. 2.  Wertheim Hall. FIU campus, SW 8^th Street and 107^th Avenue, Miami, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.; Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.

Time For Three – From Bach To Bluegrass And Back  Violin, Zachary DePue, Violin, Nicolas Kendall.  Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Arnold (South Florida Premiere): Symphony No. 2, Meyer: Fox Down & American Suite; Gusman Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.; Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Dec. 10, 8 p.m.

An Evening In Vienna  Conductor, Eduardo Marturet.  Viennese Waltzes, Polkas, Marches, and Operetta Highlights.  Gusman Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.; Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Jan. 28, 8 p.m.

18^th Year Gala Celebration  Piano, Valery Kuleshov.  Copland: A Lincoln Portrait; Tchaikowsky, Piano Concerto No. 1; Kodaly: Galanta Dances; Martucci: Nocturno; Borodin: Polovetsian Dances. Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, 1444 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m.

New Music – Old Masters   Clarinet, Alexander Fiterstein, Viola, Michael Klotz.  Bruch: Romance for Viola & Orchestra, Concerto for Clarinet & Viola; Debussy: Rhapsody for Clarinet & Orchestra; Dvorak: Symphony No. 8.  Gusman Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, March 31, 8 p.m.; Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, April 1, 8 p.m.

A Romantic Farewell   Piano, Vanessa Perez.  Thomas: Overture “Mignon;” Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2; Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor.  Gusman Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, May 5, 8 p.m.; Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, May 6, 8 p.m.

New World Symphony
Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
nws.edu 305-673-3331 or 800-597-3331

	Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the New World Symphony

“During New World Symphony’s 2006-2007 Season, the passionate and committed young artists who make up our orchestra will once again share their passion and skill with you through programming that spotlights our engaged approach to music making. Our season will feature a roster of internationally acclaimed conductors and a wide array of extraordinary solo artists with whom we are fortunate to share our stage. The renowned Sir Roger Norrington making his New World Symphony debut; composer/conductor H.K. Gruber; Baroque music expert Robert King; and new music specialist Reinbert de Leeuw will be among the distinguished guest conductors to lead the orchestra. Our lineup of guest soloists includes classical music giants Yo-Yo Ma and Renée Fleming, both in their NWS debuts; Thomas Hampson, considered by many to be America’s leading baritone; violinists Leila Josefowicz and Christian Tetzlaff; master pianist Robert Levin and a rising star among American pianists, Orion Weiss, in his NWS debut; flutist Paula Robison, and the return of the award-winning Borromeo String Quartet.

In 2006-2007, I will lead the orchestra as the New World Symphony launches a series of three concerts at the Miami Carnival Center for the Performing Arts new Knight Concert Hall as part of the Carnival Center’s historic inaugural season. We look forward to seeing you at our concerts and sharing with you the special kind of music only our young artists can create.”

—Michael Tilson Thomas, Artistic Director:

*All concerts at Lincoln Theatre, Miami Beach – Except three Carnival Center Series concerts, held at Knight Concert Hall, Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, Miami. *

Woodwind And Brass Ensembles Concert.  Ligeti: Six Bagatelles for Wind Quartet; Mozart/trans. Pillney: Fantasia in F minor; Enescu: Dixtuor; Dukas: Fanfare from La Péri; Barber: Mutations from Bach; Takemitsu: Garden Rain;  Daugherty: Motown Metal; Franzetti: Variations for Brass. Free Admission, ticket required; Sep 15, at 8 p.m.

String Orchestra Concert, Scott Yoo, Conductor. Stravinsky: Apollon Musagéte (1947 version); Dvořák: Serenade for Strings. Free admission, ticket required; Sep 16, at 8 p.m.

Pre-Season Orchestra Concert, Alasdair Neale, Conductor.
Mendelssohn: Selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Britten: The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra; Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5.  Free admission, ticket required; Sep 24, at 8 p.m. 

Chamber Music: Schubert And The Gift Of Melody. NWS Musicians.
Schubert: Overture in F major for Piano Four-Hands; Carter: Eight Etudes and a Fantasy; Schubert: Octet for Winds and Strings. General Admission: $12; Oct 15, at 3pm. 

Carnival Center for the Performing Arts Series: An Orchestral Showcase  Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor. Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice; Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Beethoven: Symphony No. 5.  Tickets: $15 to $150; Oct 21, at 8 p.m.

Concerts for Kids: The Haunted Orchestra. General Admission: $10; Oct 29, at 1:30 pm.

Orchestra Series: Baroque Extravagance.  Robert King, Conductor.  Lully: March from The Ceremony of the Turks, and Suite from Alceste;  Corelli: Concerto Grosso in D major; Arr. King: Mr. Handel’s Warlike Pieces;  J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3; Vivaldi: Concerto in C major; J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 4.  Tickets: $26 to $76; Nov 4, at 8 p.m.; Nov 5, at 3 p.m.

Chamber Music: Viennese Musical Traditions: Chamber Music, NWS Musicians.  Berg: Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, and Adagio from Chamber Concerto; Webern: Concerto for Nine Instruments; Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3, “Werther.” General Admission: $12; Nov 12, at 3 p.m.

Orchestra Series: Viennese Musical Traditions: Mozart And Bruckner.  Manfred Honeck, Conductor. Mozart: Overture to Don Giovann; Henze: Scorribanda sinfonica; Bruckner: Symphony No. 7. Tickets: $26 to $71; Nov 17 & Nov 18, at 8pm; Nov 19 at 3pm.

Sounds of the Times: New Music with Meaning,   H.K. Gruber, Conductor/Chansonnier.  MacMillan: Tryst; Dean: Pastoral Symphony; Gruber: Frankenstein!!

General Admission: $15, Dec 2 at 8 p.m.

Orchestra Series: Robert Schumann, Quintessential Romantic, Roger Norrington, conductor, Robert Levin, piano. All-Schumann Program: Overture to Genoveva, Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 2. Tickets $27 to $76; Dec 8 and Dec 9, at 8 p.m.

Chamber Music: The Serenade In Chamber Music  Paula Robison, flute, NWS Musicians. Beethoven: Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola; Tilson Thomas: Notturno; Italian Serenades for Flute and Harp; Mozart: Serenade No. 13, “Eine kleine Nachtmusik”

General Admission: $12, Dec 17, at 3 p.m.

Orchestra Series: The Poetry Of Music  Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, Thomas Hampson, Baritone. Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales ; Mahler: Songs for Baritone and Orchestra ; Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun; Debussy: La Mer.  Tickets $27 to $82; Jan 5 and Jan 6, at 8 p.m; Jan 7, at 3 p.m.

Chamber Music: The Romantic Tradition In Chamber Music Leon Kirchner, Conductor/Composer, Borromeo String Quartet, NWS Musicians. Schumann: Piano Trio No. 1; Kirchner: Concerto for Violin, Cello, Ten Winds and Percussion;

Brahms: String Sextet No. 2. General Admission: $12; Jan 21, at 3pm.

Sounds Of The Times: Old Europe, New Music, Reinbert de Leeuw, Conductor, Barbara Hannigan, Soprano. Dalbavie: Color; Dutilleux: Correspondences; Rihm: Two Other Movements. General Admission: $15; Feb. 3, at 8 p.m.

Orchestra Series: Passion In Music, Alasdair Neale, Conductor, Orion Weiss, Piano. Beethoven: Overture to Coriolan; Grieg: Piano Concerto; Corigliano: Symphony No. 1. Tickets: $26 to 76; Feb. 9-10, at 8 p.m; Feb. 11, at 3 p.m.

Orchestra Series: The World Of Shostakovich: The Fifth Symphony, A New World Symphony In-Context™ Festival. Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor. Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5.  Tickets: $15 to $35; Feb. 23, at 8 p.m.

Carnival Center for the Performing Arts Series:  The World of Shostakovich: Music for Orchestra. A New World Symphony In-Context™ Festival. Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, Yo-Yo Ma, Cello. All-Shostakovich Program: Cello Concerto No. 2, Symphony No. 5. Tickets: $15 to $150; Feb 24, at 8 p.m.

Concerts For Kids:  Peter And The Wolf. General Admission: $10; Mar 4, at 1:30 pm.

Chamber Music: The World Of Shostakovich: Chamber Music,  A New World Symphony In-Context™ Festival. NWS Musicians. All-Shostakovich Program: Jazz Suite No. 1, Piano Quintet, Piano Trio No. 2. General Admission: $12; March 11, at 3 p.m.

Orchestra Series:  Tchaikovsky: The Final Symphony, Mark Wigglesworth, Conductor, Leila Josefowicz, Violin. Berlioz: Overture to Beatrice and Benedict; Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique” Tickets: $26 to $76; March 17, at 8 p.m.; March 18 at 3 p.m.

Chamber Music: Summer Music, Corey Cerovsek, Violin, NWS Musicians.  Poulenc: Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone; Barber: Summer Music; Copland: Sextet for Clarinet, Piano and String Quartet; Chausson: Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet

General Admission: $12; April 1, at 3 p.m.

Orchestra Series: Concerto Showcase, Alasdair Neale, Conductor. NWS Soloists Two all-concerto programs spotlighting selected NWS musicians as soloists. Tickets: $26 to $76; April 13-14, at 8 p.m.

Sounds Of The Times: New American Voices, Robert Spano, Conductor.  Gandolfi: Impressions from The Garden of Cosmic Speculation; Higdon: Concerto for Orchestra

General Admission: $15; April 21, at 8 p.m.

Orchestra Series:  Orchestral Brilliance. Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, Christian Tetzlaff, Violin. Liszt: Tasso, Lament and Triumph; Ligeti: Violin Concerto; Stravinsky: Pétrouchka. Tickets: $27 to $82; April 27-28, at 8 p.m.; April 29, at 3 p.m.

Carnival Center for the Performing Arts Series: The Romantic Sound. Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, Renée Fleming, Soprano. Dvořák: Carnival Overture; R. Strauss: Four Last Songs; Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 Tickets: $15 to $150; May 5, at 8 p.m.

Seraphic Fire Chamber Choir
seraphicfire.org, 305-476-0260

	Seraphic Fire founder Patrick Dupre Quigley

Choir Venues: First United Methodist Church, 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables; All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Drive, Ft. Lauderdale; Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave (Main entrance on Lincoln Rd).

 “We are thrilled to have reached Seraphic Fire’s fifth anniversary.  It is exciting and inspiring to see that quality classical music can more than just survive—it can actually thrive in Miami’s rapidly growing artistic community.”

—Patrick Dupré Quigley, Executive Director

*All programs will be presented at three venues: First United Methodist Church in Coral Gables, All Saints Episcopal Church in Ft. Lauderdale, and the Miami Beach Community Church located in the heart of South Beach.  Call (305) 476-0260 for more info

Celebrate,  Seraphic Fire celebrates its 5th Anniversary with something old and something new: the world premiere of the acoustic version of Ingram Marshall’s Hymnodic Delays as well as the South Florida premiere of 6th century master Tomas Luis Victoria’s Officium Defunctorum.  September 22-24

Stars,  Seraphic Fire transports you back in time to the 1700s, and presents the majestic Missa “La Stellam” of Domenico Scarlatti. Sink into history while you simultaneously hear the sounds of the past and the future.  November 10-12.

	Seraphic Fire

Winter, Seraphic Fire journeys with you through literature to bring you works of winter fantasy, including Morten Lauridsen’s Midwinter Songs, Francois Poulenc’s Un Soir du Neige, Shawn Crouch’s Narnia Suite: A Prayer on Which to Dream, and John Rutter’s When Icicles Hang. Texts by Shakespeare, Emily Dickenson, Robert Graves, and music by vibrant new composers create stunning new worlds to explore. December 15-17.

Catharsis,  The aching harmonies of Lassus and Palestrina are combined with the Paul Crabtree’s Religion, Sex, and Politics to create an emotional upwelling. Don’t miss this amazing concert experience! Feb. 23-25.

Sway,  A celebration of South Florida’s Latin and Caribbean heritage, Seraphic Fire presents Argentine composer Ariel Ramirez’s Missa Criolla and the World Premiere of a newly commissioned work by Haitian composer and long-time Miami resident Sydney Gillaume.  May 18-20.

Gold Coast Jazz Society
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, Telephone 954-524-0805 goldcoastjazz.org/gcjs_schedule.phtml

*All concerts at the Amaturo Theatre, Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
201 SW 5^th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale*

“The Gold Coast Jazz Society has presented the best in classic jazz since 1992.  Our concert audience continues to grow each season and we strive to present the finest in legendary and upcoming jazz artists to the South Florida community.  We invite you to join us for a stellar season of great jazz.”

—Pam Dearden, Executive Director

Still THE Man! Chico Hamilton & Euphoria - NEA Jazz Masters on Tour Program
Hamilton and his sextet, Euphoria, perform traditional jazz with tonal colors of the present. Oct.11

Two Guys & 176 Keys  Don Friedman and Bill Mays, Jazz Pianists
Hear these two stellar pianists as they perform together and individually.  Nov. 8

Ornaments of Jazz Gold Coast Jazz Society Band with Bill Prince
Bill Prince leads the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band in swingin’ holiday jazz, jazz standards and arrangements of noted jazz composer and lyricist, Robert Friedman.  Dec. 6

Tribute to Nat “King” Cole Allan Harris, Jazz Vocalist
Winner of the 2004 New York Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Male Jazz Vocalist,” veteran jazz musician Allan Harris has a voice with the “warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra and the sly elegance of Nat “King” Cole.  Jan 10

A Jazzy Valentine Joyride Cheryl Fisher and the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band Canadian jazz diva and recording artist, vocalist Cheryl Fisher and the renowned University of Miami Concert Jazz Band take you on a joyful jazz ride.  Feb 14

Swingin’ in the Groove Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra  Unsurpassed as one of the greatest big bands of the swing era, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra has continued successfully for decades and is still in great demand throughout the world.  Featuring vocalist Nancy Knorr.  March 14

Straight Ahead on the Freidline, Noel Freidline Quintet
Back by popular demand, the Noel Freidline Quintet provides a top-notch display of entertaining jazz with a crowd pleasing performance.  April 11

Unmistakably….Undoubtedly…Undeniably…YOURS, Sara Gazarek
Jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek has been a part of the Concord Jazz Festival tour with Diane Schuur, Karrin Allyson and Oleta Adams. Gazarek's performance bypasses definition and reaches into the heart of the music.  May 9. 

South Beach Chamber Ensemble
sobechamberensemble.org.

	Michael Andrews, founder and artistic director of the South Beach Chamber Ensemble

“Our 9th season of ‘Music in Beautiful Spaces’ will include exciting new works by living American composers, Pamela Marshall and Daniel Bernard Roumain, that will create a dialogue with our other pieces of a more established nature. The opening concert at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will feature a string quartet by Arriaga, the Spanish Mozart, and Handel's Water Music.  We invite everyone to listen to our world-class musicians, Thomas Moore and Melissa Palichat, violinists, Richard Fleischman, violist and Michael Andrews, cellist. Chamber music, by its nature and structure, evokes beauty and intimacy and allows people to come together, sharing mutual experiences and benefits.”

—Michael Andrews, Founder and Artistic Director

Oct. 22  6 p.m., Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Feb. 8 p.m.     Miami Beach Community Church
Feb. 11  4 p.m.  Miami Art Central
March 8  7 p.m.   Bass Museum of Art
March 11  4 p.m.  Miami Art Central
May 3   8 p.m.  Miami Beach Community Church
May 6   4 p.m.   Miami Art Central

South Florida Lambda Chorale

	South Florida Lambda Chorale performing at the recent conference of GALA Choruses

“We are finishing our 15^th year in big style—our main concert of the year is called ‘Celebration!’ on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.  The theme of celebration was chosen to celebrate our many years and growth as a diversity chorus in South Florida.  The songs reflect the many aspects of our chorus, our members, and our community.  It includes big joyful moments, intimate moments, reflective moments, frivolous moments, and passionate moments.  It makes comments about who we are, where we have come from, where we are going, and our vision and hope for the world.  The show has many twists and turns to keep the audience guessing and always entertained at every corner.  Lambda Chorale is now a performance chorus, but it remains true to its roots as a diversity chorus.  We are made up of volunteers from all walks of life, all levels of abilities, and promotes acceptance of diversity, whether it be race, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender or religion.  The chorus is not only a fabulous choral music performance group, but it is a family.  It is the second family for most, and for some, their first family.  The promotion of diversity and acceptance make it a very welcoming setting.”

—Randall Leonard, Artistic Director

Celebration! Main concert finishing our 15^th season, Sept. 16 at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale

Singing Kol Nidre Service for Temple Etz Chaim, Oct. 1
Singing with Flamingo Freedom Band for their show “Strike Up The Band”,  Nov. 5
Singing for Christmas On Las Olas, Nov. 28
Singing for Light Up Wilton Manors, Nov. 30
Singing for World AIDS Day, Dec. 1
Home For The Holidays, Dec. 14, at Broward Library Theater
Singing for Pride South Florida, March 2007
Up Close and Personal, Lambda’s annual show highlighting its members, May 11-12, Broward Library Theater
Singing for Stonewall Pride June 12
Singing for RoughRiders Show, Aug. 2007

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus
ftlgmc.org or call (954) 832-0060.

	Performers from the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus spring production of Forever Plaid: Patrick Quigley, Joel Johnson, Ross Carson and James Perkowski. Photo : Jay Johnson

“It is with great pleasure that we present the 2006-07 season of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus. As our 21^st year, we’re affectionately calling this our “coming of age” season, and I think you’ll see why.  The members of this talented and hard-working family of volunteers continue to challenge themselves, hone their craft and build upon their diverse musical and cultural heritage.  It is extremely rewarding to come together as an exceptional performing-arts organization and a vibrant and active part of the South Florida community.

As always, our goal is simple: to build community through quality musical performances that promote a world that accepts and values diversity.  The Chorus is proud to play a part in building the bridges that lead us to that world, and in lifting your spirits and stirring your soul in the process.

So join us in our “coming of age” year as the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus builds on our foundation of musical excellence to rejoice in our similarities and differences, and — as our logo proudly states — Celebrate Life Together!

—Todd Wiley, Artistic Director

Judy: A Celebration of the Music & Legend of Judy Garland, Oct. 27, 8 p.m.
Go Over the Rainbow with the Gay Men’s Chorus as it performs this exceptional musical revue featuring some of Judy’s original tracks from her Carnegie Hall triumph and new special arrangements.

Holly, Jolly Holidays, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.
Make merry with the elves of the chorus during the gayest time of the year!

The 5^th Annual South Florida Choral Festival featuring by special arrangement Masada The Musical The Concert Version,  Feb. 24, 8 p.m.
Trapped in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II, a troupe of courageous actors
performs a love story set 2,000 years ago in the world of Masada. Two worlds, two sets of characters, one story about making impossible choices in the name of love.  With special guests The Sunshine Cathedral Choir and Women from the University of Miami School of Music.

Time to Take Our Place,  June 16-17, 8 p.m.
A high-energy musical revue celebrating the diversity of music, cultures and each of us.