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19-year-old captures top prize at National Chopin Competition
The competition was grueling, certainly for the audience, which heard five performances of Chopin’s Piano Concerto in E Minor over the course of two days.
In the end, the jury…
Sun Feb 28, 2010
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Koh shines in Adams’ Violin Concerto with New World Symphony
As Super Bowl madness gripped South Florida, it might still be possible to forget all that and escape into Miami Beach’s Lincoln Theatre Friday evening for a concert…
Sat Feb 06, 2010
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Leonard Slatkin seems the right conductor at the right time to lead the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
When Leonard Slatkin became music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the winter of 2008, he soon made a change in the life of Haden McKay.…
Wed Feb 03, 2010
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Seraphic Fire to launch new Christmas series tonight
When you think of a Christmas concert, what may come to mind is an evening that starts with We Wish You a Merry Christmas, continues with Jingle Bells and…
Thu Dec 10, 2009
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New Frost program will put a stamp on ensemble musicianship
A unique scholarship program for exceptional students will be set up at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, thanks to a donation from two longtime benefactors.
E. Roe…
Thu May 07, 2009
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Met’s fascinating documentary wins “The Audition”
A valuable group of films documenting the backstage of classical music is part of the legacy of the media explosion from the eighties and early nineties. During those “golden…
Thu Apr 16, 2009
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Lorraine Hunt Lieberson—an artist for the ages, remembered at Ravinia
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was a rara avis, not the promotional diva du jour ,but a complete artist. Essentially American in every sense, she had impeccable musicianship and one of…
Sun Mar 08, 2009
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Ives Festival opener provides array of works, mixed rewards
One hundred and thirty-five years after his birth and more than a half-century after his death, Charles Ives remains a tough sell—even to New World Symphony audiences who are…
Sat Feb 21, 2009
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Robertson to depart Florida Grand Opera at the end of this season
Florida Grand Opera announced Thursday that Stewart Robertson will depart the company in May, a year earlier than his contract was to expire. Two weeks ago the…
Thu Feb 19, 2009
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Concert Association makes it official
The Concert Association of Florida filed for bankruptcy on Friday, making the death of the storied presenting organization founded by Judy Drucker a reality.
The good news, if there is any, is…
Sat Feb 14, 2009
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Concert Association’s demise appears imminent with the rest of the season an open question
The cash-strapped Concert Association of Florida, leading presenter of classical music and dance for more than four decades in South Florida, is poised to file for bankruptcy as early as…
Wed Feb 11, 2009
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Curtain to ring down for FGO’s Stewart Robertson
Stewart Robertson, the conductor who served as Florida Grand Opera’s music director for over a decade, will depart the company after the 2009-2010 season.
“Every artistic organization needs new and…
Thu Feb 05, 2009
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Plain Dealer music critic sues, wants his paper and Cleveland Orchestra to face the music
Donald Rosenberg, former classical music critic of The Plain Dealer, is suing his paper and the parent company of the Cleveland Orchestra following his reassignment after protests about overly negative reviews from…
Fri Dec 12, 2008
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Basel weekend brings varied palette of Beethoven
Beyond paintings, palettes, and parking and traffic hassles, Art Basel has provided music audiences with some benefits, notably an added New World Symphony program timed to take advantage of last…
Tue Dec 09, 2008
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Feldman’s “Rothko Chapel” on tap Friday night
There is a plethora of musical events to choose from this Art Basel weekend, including Michael Tilson Thomas leading the New World Symphony in Beethoven’s mighty Fifth Symphony and the Boca…
Thu Dec 04, 2008
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Weak start, moving finish for second-cast Violetta
Over the years, Florida Grand Opera has occasionally booked second principals for some performances. But for the first time this season, the company has embarked on double-casting all five productions…
Wed Nov 26, 2008
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Friends of Chamber Music of Miami 2008-2009 season
Friends of Chamber Music of Miami
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008*
Cho Liang Lin, Adele Anthony (violins), Roberto Diaz (viola), William DeRosa (cello),
Joseph Kalichstein (piano)
Wednesday,…
Thu Oct 23, 2008
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Oliveira erased by Ike
Violinist Elmar Oliveira’s appearance at Gusman Concert Hall for Sunday Afternoons of Music has been cancelled due to the threat this weekend of Hurricane Ike. The event may be rescheduled…
Fri Sep 05, 2008
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New-look Festival Miami to open at Arsht Center with tribute to Corigliano
The 25th anniversary of Festival Miami is the first to bear the imprint of Shelly Berg, jazz pianist and the Frost School of Music’s dean. The University of Miami’s
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Sat Aug 30, 2008
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