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Alhambra Orchestra free concert with young musicians

May 132013

The Alhambra Orchestra, with conductor Alfred Gershfeld, will present a free concert Sunday, May 19, “South Florida’s Got Talent,” featuring the three winners of the annual concerto competition.

Performing with the orchestra will be 17-year-old pianist Joana Gonzalez of Southwest Ranches, who will perform a lively concerto by Khatchaturia; pianist Matthew Reichenberger, a Coral Springs tenth-grader, who will perform a Chopin concerto; and 12-year-old violinist Matthew Hakkarainen of West Palm Beach, who will olay the lyrical Bruch violent concerto.

The program will also include Gounod’s Faust suite and a string interlude by Edward MacDowell.

The free concert will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Ransom-Everglades Middle School, 2045 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove 33133. Concert-goers should enter on Tigertail Avenue. Donations will be accepted.

Free Halloween Family Symphony Concert at the Gusman Center

Oct 052012

“A Spooky Symphony,” featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra will take place Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. Get there early. The place gets packed!

The free Halloween family concert features excerpts from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Spiderman, and a variety of classical selections. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes to enhance the supernatural experience.

The Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Program conducted by Huifang Chen and presented by The Children’s Trust.

Free admission and open seating. No tickets are required, but large groups should call in advance. Parking $5 at the College Station Garage, 190 NE 3^rd Street (at NE 2^nd Avenue). For more information, call 305-667-4069 or visit www.gmys.org or www.alhambramusic.org.

The Olympia Theater at The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street, Miami, 33131

Free orchestra performance

Feb 282012

The Alhambra Orchestra plays on Sunday, March 4, at 7 p.m. The presentation is entitled Classic Celebration and features Brahms Symphony no. 2 and Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, performed under the direction of principal conductor Alfred Gershfeld and piano soloist Mia Vassile. There’s no charge but donations are requested for this event at Ransom Everglades School, 3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove.

Free chamber music concert

Nov 202011

The Alhambra Orchestra Chamber Players and UM’s Collegium Musicum will stage a free performance on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m.

They’ll play a diverse program including Vivaldi’s Gloria, portions of the Bach B minor Mass, & Dvorak’s Serenade for Winds, plus pieces for brass choir and string ensemble.

It happens at Plymouth Congregational Church, 3400 Devon Rd., Coconut Grove.

Free family “Spooky Symphony”

Oct 132011

The Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony are joining forces for a Halloween performance on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. They say it will feature some of the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard.

There will be open seating and no charge for admission but large groups are asked to call: 305 267-3002 or 305 668-9260. The concert will take place at the Olympia Theater, 174 E. Flagler St.

Free opera for kids

Jul 132011

The Alhambra Orchestra and Riuniti Opera will perform highlights from Die Fledermaus for kids on Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. Only large groups need reservations, which can be made by contacting Dr. Beverly Coulter, at 305 899-3689 or BCoulter@mail.barry.edu, or the orchestra: 305 668-9260, info@alhambramusic.org. The performance takes place in the auditorium at South Miami High School, 6856 SW 53 St.

Free “Piano Pyrotechnics” concert

May 272011

On Sunday, May 29, at 7 p.m., join the Alhambra Orchestra for Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and more. Admission and parking are free but donations are requested. The performance takes place at Ransom Everglades School, 3575 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove.

Free classical music performance

Apr 142011

The Alhambra Orchestra presents the winners of the Ray Millette Concerto Competition, all of whom are middle or high school students, on Sunday, April 17, at 7 p.m. They’ll perform at Ransom Everglades School, 3575 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove.

Orchestra plays show tunes and more

Mar 182011

It’s a Broadway Bonanza with the Alhambra Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 19. Adult admission is $10; children get in free. The orchestra and three singers will perform show tunes, swing, jazz and light classics at the German-American Club, 11919 SW 56 St. Click here for more information.

Alhambra Orchestra in concert

Jan 152011

The Alhambra Orchestra, under the direction of Scott Flavin, performs on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at Ransom Everglades School. The program will feature pieces from the Romantic, Impressionist and Classic eras; click here for details. Admission and parking are free. The school is at 3575 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove.

Free orchestra concert Sunday

May 192010

The Alhambra Orchestra, led by eminent Latin American guest conductor Carlos Riazuelo, will present a free symphony concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Ransom-Everglades School, 3723 Main Highway, Coconut Grove.

The program, called “Old Masters, New World,” will open with the Egmont Overture of Beethoven, and it will conclude with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “from the New World.”

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