Martha/Mary Concert Series 2025-26

For more two decades, organizers of the Martha/Mary Concerts, led by artistic founding director Paul Posnak, have been presenting award-winning musical artists.

Concerts are $15 per person and $25 for Blue Circle, plus fees if you buy online. Season tickets for Blue Circle upfront seating are $88 for the entire series.

The 2025-26 season runs through April 19, 2026 with concerts taking place at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Miami. The concerts are also offered live on YouTube.

Here's the schedule:

Friday, October 24, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. An Evening with Italian Saxophone Quartet

The Italian Saxophone Quartet, playing soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxes, will perform music from Handel and Bach to Albéniz, from Iturralde and Bizet to film suites, Astor Piazolla and Scott Joplin, plus Amazing Grace and Go Down Moses! 

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Starburst Concert: Paul Posnak & Anita Castiglione, with Zaryah Gourgel & Brandon Flores

Pianists Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione introduce two young musicians. Soprano Zaryah Gourgel placed first in the Frost School’s Mirabell Palace program in Salzburg and is now earning her Master’s in Vocal Performance. Frost undergraduate tenor Brandon Flores has performed with Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, Frost School operas, and at Brevard Music Center. 

Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 4 p.m. Essence of America: Epstein/Wang/Larsen Trio

The roots, diversity and potential of America are embraced by pianist Daniel Epstein, violinist Xiao Wang and cellist Ben Larsen. Part of the evening’s program features Black composer Adolphus Hailstork’s “Piano Trio,” beginning with a commemoration of the Jewish Holocaust and ending with a lively dance. Also on the program are Korean American composer Nicky Sohn's lively “Rodeo” and Antonin Dvorak’s “Trio,” which melds his Czech heritage with Native American and African American folk themes.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 4 p.m. UM Frost Chorale Celebration Concert with Special Guests

The Frost Chorale will bring special guest artists to a celebration of the University of Miami and its Frost School of Music's 100th Anniversary.

Parking is free in the church parking lot.

You can buy tickets here. Season ticket holders get four Blue Circle tickets for $60, the price of four general admission seats.

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