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The biggest opera event of the season takes place Saturday night […]

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Wed Mar 30, 2016
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FGO to present powerful Holocaust drama “The Passenger”

Any ambitious singer would normally jump at the chance for a […]

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Wed Mar 23, 2016
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Barnatan joins New World players for mostly Russian program

The New World Symphony’s chamber program Sunday was called “Russian Gems.” […]

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Mon Mar 21, 2016
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Critic’s Choice

Despite the towering importance of German opera in the history of […]

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Tue Mar 15, 2016
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Ax, Heras-Casado deliver grandeur and excitement with New World Symphony

As he walked on stage Saturday night, white-haired and slightly bent, […]

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Sun Mar 06, 2016
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The Russian National Orchestra may be the youngest of the world’s […]

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Thu Mar 03, 2016
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Martinez-Mehner opens Miami Piano Festival series with subtle artistry

At first glance, the composers selected for a concert Sunday at […]

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Mon Feb 29, 2016
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New World members shine in the solo spotlight

For sheer entertainment value, few events on the concert calendar beat […]

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Sun Feb 21, 2016
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The golden age of heavy industry has passed from the cities […]

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Wed Feb 03, 2016
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A sultry Shaham provides the bright spots in PB Opera’s tepid “Carmen”

For all the trouble Carmen creates for everyone she meets, the […]

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Sat Jan 23, 2016
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Yo-Yo Ma serves up a memorable night of Bach at the Kravis Center

The stage of the Kravis Center, which next weekend will support […]

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Sat Jan 16, 2016
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Wigglesworth, New World illuminate Viennese masters with engrossing performances

A concert devoted to music from Vienna could draw from the […]

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Sun Dec 13, 2015
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Seraphic Fire keeps the candle alight for Christmas program

There’s something countercultural about Seraphic Fire’s annual Christmas concerts, with their […]

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Wed Dec 09, 2015
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New World players bring energy to Brahms chamber works

As a composer with great regard for the past, Johannes Brahms […]

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Mon Nov 16, 2015
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New World Percussion Consort offers an inspiring array of music

For some skeptics, attending a concert devoted to percussion instruments may […]

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Mon Nov 02, 2015
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Frost violin prof makes local debut with mixed program

No tougher test exists for a violinist than a solo recital. […]

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Mon Oct 19, 2015
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Frost Dean believes crossover genres will broaden Festival Miami appeal

As a cello student at the University of Miami’s Frost School […]

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Mon Oct 12, 2015
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Tilson Thomas, New World open season with contrasting sides of Russian musical soul

The New World Symphony’s new season opened Saturday with raucous Russian […]

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Sun Oct 11, 2015
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Contemporary music and visiting orchestras highlight a busy Florida music season

For South Florida classical music lovers, the major change this season […]

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Mon Sep 07, 2015
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Seraphic Fire wraps season with Kile Smith’s ethereal “Vespers”

The average concertgoer—or even the above-average one—probably couldn’t name the instruments […]

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Thu May 07, 2015
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