Events: May 16, 2024

Haydn and Mendelssohn - Chapel of the Venerable Bede

Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 AM - English

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• Haydn String Quartet in G minor, Op. 20, No. 3 (1772)
• Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13 (1827)

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String quartet". Haydn spent much of his career as a court musician for the wealthy Esterhazy family at their Eszterhaza Castle. Until the later part of his life, this isolated him from other composers and trends in music so that he was, as he put it, "forced to become original." Yet his music circulated widely, and for much of his career he was the most celebrated composer in Europe. He was a friend and mentor of Mozart, a tutor of Beethoven, and the elder brother of composer Michael Haydn.

The six string quartets Op. 20 are among the works that earned Haydn the sobriquet "the father of the string quartet". The quartets are considered a milestone in the history of composition; in them, Haydn develops compositional techniques that were to define the medium for the next 200 years. The quartets were composed in 1772 at a time of tensions in Haydn's life, and also when Haydn was influenced by new philosophical and political ideas sweeping Europe. Some analysts see the impact of these emotions and ideas on the quartets.

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. His compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music and chamber music. Though Mendelssohn was still a teenager when he wrote this quartet, he was already an experienced composer of chamber music. He wrote the quartet a few months after the death of Ludwig van Beethoven, and the influence of Beethoven's late string quartets is evident in this work.

IlluminArts presents: Love's Magic

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM - English

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Join IlluminArts for a mesmerizing musical exploration of the beauty and mystery of love.

Join IlluminArts and "golden-toned baritone" (NY Times) Jesse Blumberg for Love's Magic, a mesmerizing musical exploration of the beauty and mystery of love. From the joy of new love to the melancholy of love lost, this program highlights the power that music has to unearth the deepest human emotions.

This program is centered around selections from Ricky Ian Gordon's Green Sneakers, a song cycle for baritone and string quartet that was written specifically for Jesse Blumberg. In this song cycle, the composer explores the life and love of his late husband, who passed away during the AIDS crisis.

Additional highlights include works by Clara and Robert Schumann, arranged for string quartet and voice, as well as music from Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Astor Piazzolla, Florence Price, and more.

Join us on either May 16, 2024 at Sanctuary for the Arts in Coral Gables, or May 17, 2024 at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Pompano Beach.

In order to make our programs as accessible as possible to our community, IlluminArts offers tickets using three tiers of pricing. Please choose the option that best describes you when checking out: Patron Ticket, General Ticket, or Student/Artist Ticket.

A Rock Sails By

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM - English

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Sean Grennan brings audiences another stellar play filled with humor and heart. Dr. Lynn Cummings, an astrophysicist, tries to bring science and faith into balance while grappling with personal questions, reconnecting with her daughter, and mourning the loss of her husband. When an unidentified object is discovered heading toward Earth, a less-than-reputable online magazine misquotes her, casting doubt on her credibility. Dr. Cummings hopes to witness nothing remarkable and thus save her reputation, but there is no telling what she will discover beyond the stars.

Patricia Schnall Gutierrez: Remember Me

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM - English

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The exhibition explores six decades of personal narratives from multidisciplinary artist Patricia Schnall Gutierrez. Working in sculpture, installation, film, collage, and performance, Schnall Gutierrez's work interplays between past and present to consider fresh perspectives on the narratives that shape women's lives. Through interrogating her own identities as a woman, artist, mother, and wife, as well as the realities of others in these roles, the exhibition explores the intersections, tension, acceptance, and challenges of these identities and the experiences they entail.

Flip Tricks

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM - English

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Experience the adrenaline-fueled world of skateboarding at the Miami Beach Culture Crawl exhibition opening of Flip Tricks, curated by Colette Mello (MFA '17). Featuring the captivating works of FIU designers and artists Nick Gelpi, Grace Cox, Elyssa Llanso, MaryCarmen Leiva, and Miami artist Jennay Say Qua. You'll be sure to enjoy this dynamic showcase of skate culture and creativity. FIU SoA MBUS, Washington Gallery, 1618 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL. Free and open to the public.

The Machine in The Garden: Fall 2023 Laa and Arc Student Work

Thursday, May 16, 2024 various times - English

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Check out The Machine in the Garden exhibition to discover the collaborative efforts of the Fall 2023 joint FIU Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design and FIU Architecture design studio. Led by Landscape Architect Roberto Rovira and Architect Cynthia Ottchen, the studio reimagines the factory typology within Miami’s “Lake Belt” industrial quarry district, aiming for a holistic approach that integrates social, economic, and environmental elements. With support from industry partner Jakob Rope Systems, the exhibit highlights the studio's innovative solutions merging industrial functionality with ecological and community benefits. Experience the research, design, and interdisciplinary learning that shaped the students' visionary projects. Free and open to the public.