New World Symphony opening concert, with discount code

The New World Symphony will kick off its 35^th anniversary season with a celebratory performance featuring renowned Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique and the world premiere of a contemporary work.

Christoph Koncz will conduct. He performs worldwide as a conductor, violinist and chamber musicians. He is principal violinist of the Vienna Philharmonic.

The concert, presented Oct. 15-16, 2022, will feature works by romantic-era composers Carl Maria von Weber, Richard Strauss and Johannes Brahms, plus the world premiere of a new work by Stephan Koncz, a contemporary composer and cellist.

South Florida on the Cheap can get discounted tickets starting at just $15. Keep reading to find out how you can get this deal.

Jeanine De Bique soprano New World Symphony

Photo: Soprano Jeanine De Bique (courtesy of New World Symphony)

Soprano Jeanine De Bique, described by OperaWire as “one of the most exciting sopranos to catch onstage these days,” will make her New World Symphony debut in selections from Weber’s opera Der Freischütz. The program will include the iconic overture, plus Agathe’s two principal arias.

The program also includes the world premiere of Fanfares from Uhrovec, a short contemporary work by cellist and composer Stephan Koncz, the brother of conductor Christoph Koncz. His work was inspired by the American traditional incidental fanfares for orchestra (think Aaron Copland and John Williams). Koncz’s fanfare is derived from old tunes from the regionl of Slovakka-Hungary that includes the town of Uhrovec.

Also on the program are:

Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op. 28. Till Eulenspiegel was thought to be a historical figure in northern Germany, known for playing practical jokes on unsuspecting victims, often getting the better of more privileged citizens, such as clergymen or craftsmen.
Brahm’s Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90. Says James M. Keller in the program information: “The shortest of Brahms’ four symphonies, the Third is a work of contrasting characters, sometimes introspective (especially in its meltingly beautiful third movement), elsewhere more given to heroic solidity.”

Photo: New World Symphony

The concert will be performed twice at the newly named Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall in Miami Beach:

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

Tickets are $40 to $140. You can buy regular tickets here. You can find out about season subscription packages here.

South Florida on the Cheap readers can get discount tickets for the Oct. 15 performance for $15 and $25 with promo code STRAUSS15. Use your promo code to get discount tickets here.

The New World Symphony is a laboratory for the way music is taught, presented and experienced. It is made up of young musicians who are granted fellowships for up to three years. The fellowship program offers professional development training and experiences working with leading guest conductors, soloists and visiting faculty.

The Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall is at the New World Center, 500 17^th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Parking is $2 per hour at the 17th Street Garage, 1755 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139, or $15 per event at the Pennsylvania Avenue Garage, 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.