Events: Music Classical
Orchestra Miami's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - English
Orchestra Miami celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a concert at Pinecrest Gardens. The program includes Mozart's sparkling Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Beethoven's rarely performed Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56 featuring soloists Concertmaster Mei Mei Luo, Principal Cellist Aaron Merritt and Elaine Rinaldi pianist and conductor, and Mozart's dramatic & beloved Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550.
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Celebrate 20 years of great music with Orchestra Miami at a special anniversary concert at Pinecrest Gardens. The program opens with Mozart's sparkling Overture to The Marriage of Figaro the very first music Orchestra Miami performed as an ensemble 20 years ago followed by Beethoven's rarely performed Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56, featuring Concertmaster Mei Mei Luo on violin, Principal Cellist Aaron Merritt on cello, and Founder and Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi on piano and conducting.
The concert concludes with Mozart's dramatic and beloved Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550, a masterpiece filled with haunting melodies, emotional intensity, and unforgettable energy. Join Orchestra Miami for an extraordinary evening celebrating two decades of musical excellence and community connection.
Tickets are $40 and $50, with $5 Discounts for Seniors, Half-Price tickets for children under 18, and $10 tickets for college students with valid ID. Free parking is available. For tickets and information, visit website or call.
Location
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW Red Road,
Pinecrest,
FL
33156
(Map)
The Piano Trio in Contrast - All Soul's Episcopal Church
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - English
Anton Arensky: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32, (1894), Carlos Simon: be still and know, (2015) and William Grant Still: Three Visions, (1936) arranged by Michael Linville.
Anton Stepanovich Arensky (1861-1906) was a Russian composer of Romantic classical music, a pianist and a professor of music. He was born into an affluent, music-loving family in Novgorod, Russia. Arensky was musically precocious and had composed a number of songs and piano pieces by the age of nine. He studied with Rimsky-Korsakov at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, graduating in 1882. Arensky then taught at the Moscow Conservatory where he befriended and was influenced by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Taneyev. During his twelve years at the Conservatory, he counted Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and Glire, along with the celebrated pianist Igumnov, among his students.
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Carlos Simon (born 1986) is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, whose music ranges from concert music for large and small ensembles to film scores with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism. Simon is Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the inaugural Boston Symphony Orchestra Composer Chair, and was nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY award for his album Requiem for the Enslaved. Simon was a recipient of the 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization to recognize extraordinary classical Black and Latinx musicians, and was named a Sundance/Time Warner Composer Fellow for his work for film and moving image.
This piece was inspired by an interview in 2011 with Oprah Winfrey, in which she quoted: I have felt the presence of God my whole life. Even when I didn't have a name for it, I could feel the voice bigger than myself speaking to me, and all of us have that same voice. Be still and know it. You can acknowledge it or not. You can worship it or not. You can praise it, you can ignore it or you can know it. Know it. It's always there speaking to you and waiting for you to hear it in every move, in every decision.
William Grant Still Jr. (1895-1978) was an American composer of nearly two hundred works, including five symphonies, four ballets, nine operas, and more than thirty choral works, art songs, chamber music, and solo works. Born in Mississippi and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Still attended Wilberforce University and Oberlin Conservatory of Music as a student of George Whitefield Chadwick and then as a student of Edgard Varse. Because of his close association and collaboration with prominent African-American literary and cultural figures, Still is considered to be part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Judith Anne Still, the composer's daughter, commented on Three Visions. "The three segments of the suite, Dark Horsemen, Summerland, and Radiant Pinnacle, tell the story of the human soul after death: the body expires, and the soul goes on to an apocalyptic judgment. Three Visions, a piano piece, is arranged by our pianist, Michael Linville, for piano trio.
Location
All Soul's Episcopal Church
4025 Pine Tree Drive,
Miami Beach,
FL
33140
(Map)
The Piano Trio in Contrast - Coral Gables Museum
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - English
Anton Arensky: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32, (1894), Carlos Simon: be still and know, (2015) and William Grant Still: Three Visions, (1936) arranged by Michael Linville.
Anton Stepanovich Arensky (1861-1906) was a Russian composer of Romantic classical music, a pianist and a professor of music. He was born into an affluent, music-loving family in Novgorod, Russia. Arensky was musically precocious and had composed a number of songs and piano pieces by the age of nine. He studied with Rimsky-Korsakov at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, graduating in 1882. Arensky then taught at the Moscow Conservatory where he befriended and was influenced by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Taneyev. During his twelve years at the Conservatory, he counted Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and Glire, along with the celebrated pianist Igumnov, among his students.
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Carlos Simon (born 1986) is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, whose music ranges from concert music for large and small ensembles to film scores with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism. Simon is Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the inaugural Boston Symphony Orchestra Composer Chair, and was nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY award for his album Requiem for the Enslaved. Simon was a recipient of the 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization to recognize extraordinary classical Black and Latinx musicians, and was named a Sundance/Time Warner Composer Fellow for his work for film and moving image.
This piece was inspired by an interview in 2011 with Oprah Winfrey, in which she quoted: I have felt the presence of God my whole life. Even when I didn't have a name for it, I could feel the voice bigger than myself speaking to me, and all of us have that same voice. Be still and know it. You can acknowledge it or not. You can worship it or not. You can praise it, you can ignore it or you can know it. Know it. It's always there speaking to you and waiting for you to hear it in every move, in every decision.
William Grant Still Jr. (1895-1978) was an American composer of nearly two hundred works, including five symphonies, four ballets, nine operas, and more than thirty choral works, art songs, chamber music, and solo works. Born in Mississippi and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Still attended Wilberforce University and Oberlin Conservatory of Music as a student of George Whitefield Chadwick and then as a student of Edgard Varse. Because of his close association and collaboration with prominent African-American literary and cultural figures, Still is considered to be part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Judith Anne Still, the composer's daughter, commented on Three Visions. "The three segments of the suite, Dark Horsemen, Summerland, and Radiant Pinnacle, tell the story of the human soul after death: the body expires, and the soul goes on to an apocalyptic judgment. Three Visions, a piano piece, is arranged by our pianist, Michael Linville, for piano trio.
Location
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables,
FL
33134
(Map)
South Florida New Music Collective: Foundations
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English
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Works featured by: Alyssa Mena, William Ryan, Christa Bailey, Alejandro Guardia Jr., Yaxin Liu, Alec Dickson.
Join us for the South Florida New Music Collective's season opener! Foundations features a curated program about beginnings, appreciating the past, and looking forward to the future. Perfect for new music connoisseurs and newcomers alike, this program promises a diverse slate of works from modern, amplified solo music to intimate, introspective pieces that will serve as a strong foundation for our 26/27 season.
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FREE ADMISSION.
Location
St. Bede Chapel at the University of Miami
1150 Stanford Dr,
Coral Gables,
FL
33146
(Map)
FGO Songfest: Rhythms & Reflections: Celebration of Latin American Art
Friday, Dec 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Other
Journey through the rich and vibrant musical landscapes of Latin America in an evening celebrating one of the region's most expressive artistic traditions. Rhythms & Reflections showcases the beauty and diversity of Latin American art song through works by some of its most celebrated composers, weaving together poetry, folklore, dance, and national identity into an unforgettable musical experience.From the lyrical elegance of Argentina and Brazil to the colorful traditions of Mexico, Cuba, and beyond, this program explores the voices, stories, and cultures that have shaped the continent's remarkable classical repertoire. Performed by Florida Grand Opera artists, these intimate performances reveal the passion, nuance, and humanity at the heart of Latin American song, inviting audiences to discover both familiar melodies and hidden gems.
Location
First Miami Presbyterian Church
609 Brickell Ave,
Miami,
FL
33133
(Map)
FGO Songfest: Rhythms & Reflections: Celebration of Latin American Art
Journey through the rich and vibrant musical landscapes of Latin America in an evening celebrating one of the region's most expressive artistic traditions. Rhythms & Reflections showcases the beauty and diversity of Latin American art song through works by some of its most celebrated composers, weaving together poetry, folklore, dance, and national identity into an unforgettable musical experience.From the lyrical elegance of Argentina and Brazil to the colorful traditions of Mexico, Cuba, and beyond, this program explores the voices, stories, and cultures that have shaped the continent's remarkable classical repertoire. Performed by Florida Grand Opera artists, these intimate performances reveal the passion, nuance, and humanity at the heart of Latin American song, inviting audiences to discover both familiar melodies and hidden gems.
Location
First Miami Presbyterian Church
609 Brickell Ave,
Miami,
FL
33133
(Map)
SongFest - Love Letters: Songs of Romance Devotion and Desire
Before text messages and emails, there were songs.
From tender declarations and moonlit serenades to aching farewells and enduring promises, Love Letters celebrates the timeless art of expressing the heart through music. Featuring beloved songs by Donaudy, Tosti, Hahn, Faur, Strauss, and others, this intimate evening traces the many shades of love through some of the most beautiful melodies ever composed.
Whether inspired by real-life romances, artistic muses, or the universal experience of longing, these songs remind us that love-in all its joy, passion, and vulnerability-has always found its voice in music.
Join Florida Grand Opera for an evening where poetry and music unite to tell timeless stories of the human heart-one love letter at a time.
First Miami Presbyterian Church
(609 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL)
Location
First Miami Presbyterian Church
609 Brickell Ave,
Miami,
FL
33133
(Map)
SongFest - Love Letters: Songs of Romance Devotion and Desire
Friday, Dec 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Other
Before text messages and emails, there were songs.
From tender declarations and moonlit serenades to aching farewells and enduring promises, Love Letters celebrates the timeless art of expressing the heart through music. Featuring beloved songs by Donaudy, Tosti, Hahn, Faur, Strauss, and others, this intimate evening traces the many shades of love through some of the most beautiful melodies ever composed.
Whether inspired by real-life romances, artistic muses, or the universal experience of longing, these songs remind us that love-in all its joy, passion, and vulnerability-has always found its voice in music.
Join Florida Grand Opera for an evening where poetry and music unite to tell timeless stories of the human heart-one love letter at a time.
First Miami Presbyterian Church
(609 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL)
Location
First Miami Presbyterian Church
609 Brickell Ave,
Miami,
FL
33133
(Map)
SongFest - Final Sing
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30 PM - Other
Every season tells a story.
Join Florida Grand Opera’s Studio Artists for their final
concert of the year, a celebration of the music, friendships, challenges, and
artistic growth that have shaped their journey. Featuring favorite selections
from across the operatic and concert repertoire, this special evening
highlights the extraordinary talent and dedication of a remarkable group of
emerging artists.
As they prepare for the next steps in their careers, we
invite you to celebrate their accomplishments and share in a season’s worth of
music-making, discovery, and achievement.
First Miami Presbyterian Church
(609 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL)
May 7, 2027 7:30PM
Location
First Miami Presbyterian Church
609 Brickell Ave,
Miami,
FL
33133
(Map)
