Musical inspiration can come from many sources. In this multimedia program, experience the expressive melodies of works for solo oboe while immersed in the paintings, poems and stories that directly inspired the composers who imagined them. Featuring a program of selections written since the year 2000 by a full roster of living composers, this recital […]
Join us for our second Fireside Chat—a free, inspirational event featuring leaders in music, an intimate live performance of classical music by NWS Fellows, and networking at the New World Center in Miami Beach. The distinguished panel, moderated by NWS Trustee Sarah Arison, includes global singer, songwriter and producer Gloria Estefan; musicologist and author Dr. […]
On the heels of two sold-out performances, New World Symphony’s cabaret series returns. Sip on a cocktail and prepare to be transported to Café Society, the Greenwich Village nightclub where Mary Lou Williams and her protégées held court in the 1940s. This intimate performance offers audiences the rare chance to get up close and person […]
Contemplate the heavens with selections from Mary Lou Williams’ Mass and Zodiac Suite, an astrological journey that blurs the lines between jazz and classical music. Joining NWS Fellows are conductor Andrew Grams, pianist Aaron Diehl and his jazz trio, vocalist Carmen Lundy, the Ambassador Chorale of FMU, and FIU’s Jazz Vocal Ensemble. This event is part of the I […]
Curated and produced by the Fellows, Musicians’ Forums come alive in the New World Center’s Performance Hall through musical inspiration, spontaneity and unique artistic partnerships. Musicians' Forums are NWS BLUE Projects. Standing for Build, Learn, Understand and Experiment, the NWS BLUE program is a combination of leadership and entrepreneurship training and hands-on experimentation that provides […]
Join us for a special screening of MAESTRA at the New World Center. Five incredible women from around the world, who are boldly breaking glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting, take center stage in MAESTRA. These women gathered in Paris for La Maestra, the only competition in the world for female conductors. Personal stories of survival, […]
Find inspiration and community at a free outdoor concert celebrating visionary women who have shaped the music world. This Mobile WALLCAST® concert will feature performances by the New World Symphony and Hued Songs. Immerse yourself in a captivating experience as we journey through the stories and achievements of women musicians who have left a mark […]
NWS Cello Fellows present an evening of music and movement as they collaborate with dancers from Miami City Ballet and Dimensions Dance Theatre to bring you music by some of classical music’s most expressive composers, all arranged for cello ensemble. Featuring Fellows in recital programs they design, Solo Spotlights are NWS BLUE Projects. Standing for Build, […]
Why do some songs make us cry? Why does Bach give you goosebumps? This one-night-only concert-meets-podcast is a multisensory, interactive journey toward understanding the power of music and our unique perceptions of a shared experience. With the New World Center’s immersive technology on full display, experience a feast for the senses—from synesthesia and vibrations to […]
In a feat of musical storytelling, jazz legend Wynton Marsalis recontextualizes Igor Stravinsky’s famous Soldier’s Tale. Through jazz, tango, blues and other elements of Wynton Marsalis’ soundworld, New World Symphony tells the story of a deal with the devil gone wrong. This staged production features immersive visuals and narration from actor Nic Few. This concert sees […]
South Florida Symphony Orchestra returns to bring the high-octane spirit of 1940s Times Square to life in Bernstein’s "Three Dance Episodes” from the hit Broadway musical On the Town along with Zwilich’s stirring elegy on 9/11, Clarinet Concerto. Then, be seduced in a Spanish tavern during Ravel’s rhythmic Bolero and get spellbound by Stravinsky’s celebrated nod to Russian folklore with the magical Firebird. Free to ticketed audiences, come early for a pre-concert […]
In creating what many consider the seminal work of the 21st century, Jennifer Higdon channeled decades of inspiration and memories alongside deep grief after the loss of her brother. Explore blue cathedral and all its influences alongside NWS Artistic Director Stéphane Denève and the composer herself in this musical kaleidoscope that combines video commentary and music from […]
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