Archive for 2014

FGO’s second-cast “Butterfly” singers prove well matched

Florida Grand Opera’s second cast of principals in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly […]

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Mon Nov 17, 2014
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FGO opens season with a compelling and spectacular “Butterfly”

Florida Grand Opera has taken on Giacomo Puccini’s 1904 masterpiece Madama […]

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Sun Nov 16, 2014
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Guitarist Karadaglić brings subtle artistry to Cleveland Orchestra’s showpiece program

While the program for Friday’s opening concert of the Cleveland Orchestra’s annual […]

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Sat Nov 15, 2014
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Pianist Kozhukhin searches for harmony in a wide range of music

Career paths are different for every pianist. Some focus on giving […]

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Thu Nov 13, 2014
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In a crucial season, Florida Grand Opera hopes to get its finances back on track

In 2006 Florida Grand Opera moved from the drab, mildewed Miami-Dade […]

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Tue Nov 11, 2014
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Amernet Quartet, Daniel Gross pay eloquent homage in Jewish program

Broward College’s Bailey Hall is coming back to life. Located on […]

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Mon Nov 10, 2014
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Spano, New World team up for bracing and memorable Bartok

The conductor Robert Spano did something unusual at the conclusion of […]

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Sun Nov 09, 2014
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The Sebastians make a mixed debut in Seraphic Fire’s Vivaldi program

Patrick Quigley and his Miami choir Seraphic Fire introduced their new […]

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Sat Nov 08, 2014
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Kholodenko makes uneven debut at Festival Miami

There were more than a few empty seats at Gusman Concert […]

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Wed Nov 05, 2014
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Music of Viñao and Takemitsu fare best in elemental program by New World Percussion Consort

A small crowd enjoyed a diverse program of strong performances, adventurous […]

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Sun Nov 02, 2014
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Joshua Bell opens Broward Center season with brilliance, light and dark

The star violinist Joshua Bell opened the Broward Center’s classical series […]

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Sun Nov 02, 2014
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Genova-Dimitrov piano duo strikes sparks at Festival Miami

The duo piano team of Aglika Genova and Liuben Dimitrov belong […]

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Thu Oct 30, 2014
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December 4

Florida Grand Opera Puccini: Madama Butterfly Kelly Kaduce, Martin Nusspaumer, Caitlin […]

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Tue Oct 28, 2014
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Broward Center hopes Bell will ring in new era for classical series

A sold-out crowd jammed the Broward Center for the Performing Arts […]

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Tue Oct 28, 2014
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Ehnes Quartet opens FOCM season with drama and precision

The Ehnes Quartet, which performed Monday night in Coral Gables, is […]

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Tue Oct 28, 2014
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The mom speaks out: though she felt “humiliated” by MTT’s action, she holds no grudge against New World Symphony

The Miami Beach mom has come forward. Michael Tilson Thomas created […]

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Mon Oct 27, 2014
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Upshaw, Frost students shine in Schneider’s music at Festival Miami

Composers from the world of popular music who attempt to write classical […]

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Sun Oct 26, 2014
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Dranoff goes to the theater with Chipak and Kushnir

Despite the persistent rain that engulfed South Florida for much of […]

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Sat Oct 25, 2014
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MTT explains incident, says he didn’t oust woman from New World concert 

Michael Tilson Thomas explained his actions last week, which resulted in […]

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Thu Oct 23, 2014
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New World Symphony mum on MTT’s eviction of audience member during concert

[Note: Read update with Michael Tilson Thomas interview here.] Last week’s […]

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Wed Oct 22, 2014
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