South Florida Classical Review

The Top 10 Performances of 2013

1. Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony: Mahler’s Symphony […]

Wed Dec 18, 2013
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Patrick Quigley gears up for Seraphic Fire’s Christmas season after a year of milestones

Patrick Dupré Quigley hates to shave, but that’s not the only […]

Tue Dec 10, 2013
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Deborah Voigt faces life challenges and career transition with spirit and grace

On November 15, opera superstar Deborah Voigt will do something she’s […]

Tue Nov 05, 2013
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FGO to open season with Levy’s great, neglected American tragedy

Maybe the third time will actually be the charm. To celebrate […]

Wed Oct 30, 2013
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Miami Symphony Orchestra marks 25 years with greatly improved playing, continuing financial struggle

The Miami Symphony Orchestra was headed for Carnegie Hall, and many […]

Tue Oct 15, 2013
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Yuja Wang is back to open the New World Symphony season with Gershwin

By any measure, Yuja Wang is at the top of the […]

Mon Sep 30, 2013
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Bassist Edgar Meyer to “Double” up with Joshua Bell at Festival Miami

For the double bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer, the challenges begin with […]

Wed Sep 25, 2013
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A season of change, variety and starry soloists in South Florida

A new leader is putting her stamp on Florida Grand Opera. […]

Mon Sep 09, 2013
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Rising cellist Joshua Roman blends refined artistry with internet savvy

Cellist Joshua Roman could be the prototype for the 21st-century classical […]

Sun Aug 25, 2013
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Radio’s Bill McGlaughlin delights in making waves for classical music

In an episode of his radio show, Exploring Music with Bill […]

Wed Jul 17, 2013
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With vibrant singing and rough edges, Miami Lyric Opera to mark its 10th anniversary with Puccini

Imagine an opera company that functions with the cold precision of […]

Tue Jul 02, 2013
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20-year-old Russian to open Miami Piano Festival

The Miami International Piano Festival’s Discovery Series, running May 16–19 at […]

Thu May 09, 2013
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For Dranoff Competition teams, twenty fingers are better than ten

It isn’t easy when four hands share 88 keys. “It’s like […]

Wed May 01, 2013
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In Verdi’s bicentennial year, the luster of “Traviata” remains undimmed

It is the single most popular opera in the repertoire. La […]

Fri Apr 12, 2013
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Critic’s Choice

Keyboard fans can hear two significant pianists this week, one a […]

Tue Apr 09, 2013
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Hvorostovsky returns to Miami, for what may be Drucker’s last stand

It’s an elusive dream for many opera singers, having a career […]

Wed Mar 20, 2013
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Soprano finds her voice right at home in Baroque repertoire

Soprano Kathryn Mueller made her debut in a town of 2,000 […]

Fri Mar 15, 2013
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Have a drink, see an opera: FGO gets down and dirty with tango double bill in Design District

The problem with opera, said Susan Danis, general director and CEO […]

Tue Mar 12, 2013
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Giancarlo Guerrero brings a deep-seated passion to the podium

The three primary passions of Giancarlo Guerrero’s professional life — conducting […]

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