Living Artist Concert Series
The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble - Founding Artists: Dr. José R. López (Pianist), Laura Wilcox (Violist), Ross Harbaugh (Cellist) and Scott Flavin (Violinist) with guests.
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.
The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble is comprised of founding members: Jose R. Lopez, piano (Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Florida International University), Ross Harbaugh, cello (University of Miami), Scott Flavin, violin, (University of Miami) and Laura Wilcox, viola (Greater Miami Youth Symphony artistic staff). This ensemble came together out of a mutual respect for nature and the beautiful Deering Estate with a love to perform chamber music, work with living composers, and interact with, history, nature and other art forms. Thanks to The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. and Miami-Dade Parks this ensemble has been able to fulfill a unique partnership with The Deering Estate at Cutler. From different parts of the Americas and sharing in vast musical experiences worldwide, The Deering Estate Ensemble brings its audiences diverse listening experiences. The ensemble is also committed to teaching young musicians and present public master-classes throughout the season. Commencing their fifth season The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble has received awards from the Met-Life Foundation/Meet the Composer and Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs. This season the ensemble has performed in different venues in Miami-Dade County and in the Spring of 2012 they will be featured in the ‘Cutting Edge’ Concert Series in New York City. The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble performed LIVE on 91.3 WLRN South Florida's Art Beat on Friday, October 2, 2009.
2011-2012 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
All concerts begin at 7:15 pm; Meet the Artist Reception at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, OCTOBER 23, 2011
“Sonic, Solar Waves”
SOUTH FLORIDA AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY CHAPTER
Featuring works by Franz Liszt, Clara Schumann, Joachim Raff, Fanny Mendelssohn and Ferdinand Hiller.
Friday, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
“Voices through the Oceans”
Guest Composer, Juraj Kojs. Featuring works by: Dvorak, Hummel and Jindrich Feld.
Sunday, JANUARY 22, 2012
“Winds, Seeds and Birds”
Guest clarinetist Margaret Donaghue and bassoonist Luciano Magnanini. Featuring works by Rebecca Clarke, Mikhail Glinka, Fanny Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms.
Friday, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
“Rainbow of Composers”
Miami-based composers, UM’s Lansing McCloskey and FIU’s Orlando Garcia. Featuring works by Frederick Delius, Joaquin Turina, Roberto Sierra, Ernno von Dohnanyi.
Friday, MARCH 16, 2012
“Ecofeminism”
Featuring composer Victoria Bond and works by Josepha Auernhammer, Mana-Zucca, and Fanny Mendelssohn.
Sunday, APRIL 22, 2012
“Sounding Biscayne Bay”
Featuring composer and sound artist, Judith Shatin along with works by Louise Farrenc, and Felix Mendelssohn. An interactive sound installation featuring sounds of Biscayne Bay will be unveiled.
COST:
Season Subscription: $120
Adult Ticket: $25 per concert
Student Ticket: $12 per concert (Grades K-12 with Student I.D.)
Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
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.
Be sure to visit the Classical South Florida table at the concerts on Friday, November 18, 2011 and Sunday, January 22, 2012!
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