Events: June 13, 2026

Orchestra Miami's Saturdays at Trinity Chamber Music Seriescontinues this month with La Musique Nouvelle: Art Nouveau Music in France. Performed in the historic sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Downtown Miami, this concert features the outstanding musicians of Orchestra Miami performing music by Georges Bizet, Gabriel Faure, Maurice Ravel and Fracis Poulenc.

This concert, performed on Saturday, June 13th at 7 PM, focuses on the lush and opulent music of the Art Nouveau era (roughly 1885 to the 1930's). This period is known for its opulence, lushness and eclecticism- music that was often theatrical, grandly scaled, and adorned with complex harmonies.The program includes the Piano Quartet in C Minor by Gabriel Faure. Full or warmth and optimism, this phenomenal work spans compositional influences from the Romantic to the Impressionistic era.

Orchestra Miami's Concert Master Mei Mei Luo performs the bravura Carmen Fantasy by Pablo Sarasate, a virtuosic take on the themes from Georges Bizet's most famous work, Carmen. The art of the chanson is represented by the Cinq melodies populaires grecques (Five popular Greek songs) by Maurice Ravel, an exquisite example of impressionism performed by tenor Gerardo Jose Ortega. The final piece on the program is the light-hearted and satiric Wind Sextet by Francis Poulenc, a pinnacle masterpiece of the woodwind repertoire.

The performers include some of Orchestra Miami's finest musicians- Mei Mei Luo, violin; Anthony Seepersad, violin; Mujan Hosseinzadeh, viola; Ashley Garritson, cello; Elissa Lakofsky, flute, Kendra Hawley, oboe; Richard Hancock, clarinet; Gabrielle Hsu, bassoon and special guest tenor Gerardo Jose Ortega, performing alongside Orchestra Miami's Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi at the piano.

Admission is Pay-What-You-Wish basis starting at just $5, or you can reserve a front row seat for just $30! You are invited to join a wine and bubbly reception with the artists following the performance.

Saturday, June 13th, 7 PM at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Trinity Cathedral is located at 464 NE 16 Street, Miami, 33132 in downtown Miami. Free parking is available at the church (tell the attendant you are there for the concert) or Pay-by-Phone street parking is available. Parking is also available in the Omni Garage or take the Metro Mover to the Omni Station.

The Saturdays at Trinity series is generously sponsored by a grant from the Miami DDA. The final concert is Neue Musik: Art Nouveau music in Germany on Saturday, July 11th at 7 PM. Tickets and info are available at website, or call.

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