Living Artist Concert Series
The Living Artist Concert Series (LACS) combines ensemble performances with lectures, visual art exhibits, environmental awareness and interpretive programs. It acquaints the public with the best of South Florida's artistic spirit through collaborations with faculty from the University of Miami and Florida International University, principal players of regional, national, and international professional orchestras, top youth performers and national/international guest composers. Concerts are held in the historic Stone House Ballroom - which provides intimate seating for 125 guests, possesses superb natural acoustics for chamber music and offers a perfect environment for the exhibition of visual art.
Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble - Founding Artists: Dr. José R. López (Pianist), Laura Wilcox (Violist), Ross Harbaugh (Cellist) and Scott Flavin (Violinist) with guests.
2010-2011 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
All concerts begin at 7:00 pm; Meet-the-Artist Reception at 6:30 pm.
2010-2011 LACS Season
Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 “Unveiling”
Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble with guest musician Bernice Harbaugh, featuring music by Joaquín Turina, José White, Gilberto Valdes, Ernesto Lecuona, and Johannes Brahms in a historical celebration of the greatest gifts from our country’s 19th Century Industrialists.
Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 “Liszt and His Circle”
Founding members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble and guest Bernice Harbaugh performing music by Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann, Frédéric Chopin, and Charles V. Alkan…celebrating the inaugural season of the American Liszt Society – FIU Chapter.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 “Elements of Air”
Luciano Magnanini, guest bassoonist, with members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble present music by Wolfgang A. Mozart, François Devienne, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Robert Schumann.
Please note: The February 5th concert will be held as part of the SoBay Festival of the Arts. This concert is not included with the LACS Season Subscription.
Saturday, February 5, 2011 SoBay Festival of the Arts "Emergination"
Enjoy brunch in the Stone House Ballroom. Piano Series featuring emerging pianists from the FIU School of Music Piano Department in a thematic concert reflecting works inspired by nature. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 “Wind, String and Hammers”
Bergonzi String Quartet with Guest clarinetist Margaret Donahue, featuring music by Rebecca Clarke, Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven and Charles V. Alkan with members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble.
Friday, March 18, 2011 “Female Perspective”
An introduction to some of the greatest women composers, obscured to most of the public, featuring music by Fanny Mendelssohn, Mana-Zucca, and Felix Mendelssohn, along with guest composer Victoria Bond and members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble.
Sunday, April 17, 2011 “Waters of Biscayne Bay”
Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble presenting music by Johann Vanhal, Judith Shatin and Antonín Dvorák with Composer in Residence - Judith Shatin. Premier of Shatin’s new work - an interactive piece that includes a sound installation depicting the waters of the Biscayne Aquifer.
COST:
Season Subscription (includes six concerts): $120
Adult Ticket: $25 per concert
Student Ticket: $12 per concert
Limited seating is available. For tickets, please call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
With the Support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor, Board of County Commissioners, MetLife Creative Connections – Meet The Composer Program, University of Miami, Florida International University, Greater Miami Youth Symphony, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc., Steinway Piano Gallery of Coral Gables and the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove.