From the Founder and Artistic Director Dear Esteemed Patrons, We are honored to have you join us for the eighth season of the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF). Our 2021 season brings more than 75 young artists to Miami Beach for three weeks of study and performance experiences.
Michael Rossi Founder and Artistic Director Miami Beach Music Festival
MMF is grateful to return to our home on Miami Beach. MMF deepens its partnership with The Betsy-South Beach, its longtime host hotel, and will continue as a special concert venue for evening student performances, as it has done since the program’s inception. The Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts Center will also be hosting a Symphony Concert for our MMF Conducting Institute where emerging artists gain valuable experience leading a full orchestra while being coached, as they study all aspects of the art of conducting with acclaimed faculty.
The 2021 summer season is anchored by two cutting-edge opera productions. Cendrillon tells the famous story of Cinderella in richly romantic music by French composer Jules Massenet. In English composer Benjamin Britten’s comic opera Albert Herring, the timid Albert shocks the village folk with drunken hijinks. Both productions feature MMF’s talented vocalists and a full orchestra, and will take place in partnership with Faena Art and in one of the highest-profile venues in Miami Beach, the breathtaking Faena Forum. I can’t express how grateful we are to the City of Miami Beach and The Betsy-South Beach for giving us so much support to make this festival possible. We’ve experienced unprecedented growth each season thanks to the cooperation and encouragement we’ve received city-wide. It gives us great pleasure to give back to our Miami communities through our work and performances. Sincerely, Michael Rossi MMF Artistic Director & Founder
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Symphony & Opera Orchestra Violin: Anna Buda - Poland Fiona Cunninghame-Murray - Maryland Hilary Gamble - Florida Lauren Greene - Ohio Lingxi Zhao - North Carolina Mario Zelaya - Florida Sarah Francis - Utah Sergio Carleo - Florida So Yeong Kim - NewYork Yefim Romanov - Miaimi Viola: Alice Yoon - New York Mario Rivera - Florida Matthew McDowell - Georgia Santiago Del Castillo Aréchiga - New Jersey Cello: Andres Ayerbe - Texas Audrey Jellett - Texas Barbara Warchalewska - Switzerland Jose Romero-Ottonello - Louisianna Peng Guan - New York Double Bass: Jimmy Perera - Ohio Junlin Li - New Jersey Flute: Nicole Granroth - Connecticut Vincenzo Volpe - Ohio
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Oboe: Dan Ellis - Georgia Keslie Pharis - Texas
Clarinet: Tyler Bourque - Louisianna Tyler Webster - Texas Basoon: Allen Jiang - Ohio Kathleen Moran - California Horn: Carys Sutherland - Texas Hector Rodriguez - Florida Judeny Lenron - Florida Szymon Rywalski - Ohio Trumpet: Filip Czarkowski - Illinois Megan Radcliffe - Maryland Robby McCabe - Connecticut Trombone: Brandon Myrvill - Florida Spencer Hudson - Massachusettes Stewart Rhodes - Texas Tuba: Kevin Ildefonso - Florida Harp: Tiffany Wu - California Percussion: Colin Williams - Florida Nicholas Bonanno - California
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Console the Soul: Prayers for Surfside An interfaith Musical Gathering
July 8, 2021 | 8:00 PM Temple Emanu-El Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra Michael Rossi, Artistic Director and founder Rabbi Marc Phillipe Temple Emanu-El Daniella Levine Cava Mayor, Miami-Dade County
Nimrod, from Enigma Variations, Op. 36..................... Edward Elgar
Rabbi Fred Klein Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Olam Chesed Yibaneh.......................... Rabbi Menachem Creditor Rabbi Marc Philippe Vocalist
Reverend Timothy P. Carr All Souls’ Episcopal Church
Hear ye, Israel!, from Elijah, Op. 70....................... Felix Mendelssohn Megan Barrera Soprano
“Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen,”................ Erich Wolfgang Korngold from Die tote Stadt Eric Viñas Baritone Reverend Juan J. Sosa St. Joseph Church Miami Beach
Largo, from Symphony No. 9.....................................Antonín Dvořák “From the New World”
Avinu Malkeinu............................................................ Max Jankowski Gerardo Ortega Tenor
Joy Spill Greater Miami Jewish Federation
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Méditation, from Thaïs................................................ Jules Massenet Yefim Romanov Violin
Adagietto, from Symphony No. 5............................... Gustav Mahler
Marvin Peake International Interreligious Peace Council Rabbi Fred Klein Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Mi Sheberach...............................................................Amiel Moskona Rabbi Marc Philippe Vocalist Douglas Hirsch Guitar
Reverend Juan J. Sosa St. Joseph Church Miami Beach
You Raise Me Up............................................................. Josh Groban Nathalie Avila Soprano Ray Gonzalez Tenor
Rabbi Marc Phillipe Temple Emanu-El
Hymn to the Fallen......................................................... John Williams Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Chorus
Reverend Timothy P. Carr All Souls’ Episcopal Church
I Am Not Alone...................................................................... Kari Jobe Elizabeth Zito Soprano
“Va, pensiero,”........................................................... Giuseppe Verdi from Nabucco Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Chorus
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Chamber Recital July 10, 2021 | 8:00 PM The Gallery — Betsy Hotel Quintet No. 1 in Bflat Minor, Op. 5............................... Victor Ewald I. Moderato II. Adagio non troppo lento III. Allegro Moderato Megan Radcliffe Trumpet Filip Czarkowski Trumpet Carys Sutherland Horn Steward Rhodes Trombone Spencer Hudson Bass Trombone Maya ................................................................................. Ian Clarke Nicole Granroth Flute Vincenzo Volpe Flute Mark Gibson Piano Etude No. 3 for Solo Violin......................................... Astor Piazzolla . Anna Buda Violin Sonata No. 10 for Two Cellos.......................Jean-Baptiste Barriere III. Allegro Prestissimo Audrey Jellet Cello Andres Ayerbe Cello
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Prelude for Two Cellos....................................... Dmitri Shostakovich Audrey Jellet Cello Andres Ayerbe Cello Prelude and Pastorale........................................... Rebecca Clarke for Clarinet and Viola Tyler J. Bourque Clarinet Santiago Del Castillo Aréchiga Viola Rosary Sonata No. 16..............................Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber “Passacaglia” Sarah Francis Violin Canonic Sonata No. 2..............................Georg Philipp Telemann I. Spiritoso II. Larghetto III. Allegro Assai Alice Yoon Viola Matthew McDowell Viola Santiago Del Castillo Aréchiga Viola Piano Trio No. 1...................................Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in D Minor, Op. 49 I. Molto allegro ed agitato IV. Allegro assai appassionato Yefim Romanov Violin José Romero-Ottonello Cello Mark Gibson Piano
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Conducting Inst Ins July 11, 202 Temple E L’Italiana in Algeri.................................................. Gioachino Rossini Overture
Joe Lerangis Conductor
Symphony No. 40 in G minor........................................ W. A. Mozart Molto allegro
Oliver Chan Conductor
Andante
Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio
Finale. Allegro assai
Cheuk Nok Francis Ku Conductor
Jessica Evelyn Papi Silva Conductor Dongyul Lee Conductor
Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune......................... Claude Debussy
Benett Astrove Conductor
Amor do mi vida...................................... Federico Moreno Torroba Brandon Flores, Tenor
Mark Gibson Conductor
A Short Piece for Orchestra................................................ Julia Perry
Julian Gau Conductor
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titute Concert stitute 21 | 2:00pm Emanu-El El Amor Brujo ............................................................ Manuel de Falla I. Introduction/At the Gypsies/Song of Love’s Sorrow Mabel Ledo, Mezzo Soprano II. The Ghost/Dance of Terror
Soren Nyhus Conductor
III. The Magic Circle (The Fisherman’s Story) IV. Midnight (The Magic Spell)/Ritual Fire Dance
Jaco Wong Conductor
V. Scene/Song of the Will-o’-the-Wisp Mabel Ledo, Mezzo Soprano VI. Pantomime/Dance of the Game of Love/Finale
Xiao Geng Conductor
Conductors: Bennett Astrove - Massachusettes Cheuk Nok Francis Ku - Texas Joe Lerangis - Connecticut Oliver Chan - California Xiao Geng - Ohio Jessica Evelyn Papi Silva - Florida Dongyul Lee - Califronia Julian Gau - Rhone Island Soren Nyhus - Maine Jaco Wong - California
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Albert H Benjamin Britte July 15th | 7:30 PM Faena Forum CAST Lady Billows............................. Rachel Silverstein Albert Herring.......................... Robert Kopf Sid............................................ Benjamin Elliot Nancy...................................... Kim Stanish Florence Pike.......................... Eleni Stratigos Mr. Gedge............................... Eric Viñas Mr. Upfold................................ Elijah Brown Superintendent Budd............. Andres Losada Mrs. Herring............................. Olivia Gray Miss Wordsworth..................... Heather Morrison Emmie...................................... Leah Huber Cis............................................ Isabel O’Hagan Harry........................................ Anabelle Calles
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July 17th | 7:30 PM Faena Forum CAST Lady Billows............................ Gabrielle Haigh Albert Herring......................... Mac Atkinson Sid........................................... Benjamin Elliot Nancy..................................... Megan Brilleslyper Florence Pike ........................ Juliet Telford Mr. Gedge.............................. Eric Viñas Mr. Upfold............................... Russell Spence Superintendent Budd............ Andres Losada Mrs. Herring............................ Hannah Minner Miss Wordsworth.................... Rayna Campbell Emmie..................................... Leah Huber Cis........................................... Isabel O’Hagan Harry....................................... Anabelle Calles
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July 16th| 7:30 PM Faena Forum CAST Cendrillon......................................... Victoria Thomasch Le Prince Charmant........................ Rachel Davies La Fée............................................... Caroline Jamsa Pandolfe........................................... Taehwan Kim Mme. De la Haltiere........................ Julia Fertel Noemie............................................. Yingjie Zhou Dorothée.......................................... Maia Aramburu Le Roi................................................ Walter Muñoz Sprits.................................................. Mia Flora, Daniela Sosa, Kennedy Miller, Dalila Lugo, Gabriella Bosch Ensemble.......................................... Brandon Flores, Frankie Benitez, Elijah Brown, Russel Spence, Andres Losada
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July 18th | 2:00 PM Faena Forum CAST Cendrillon......................................... Skye Johnson Le Prince Charmant........................ Rachel Moon La Fée............................................... Zoë Spangler Pandolfe........................................... Chris Fistonich Mme. De la Haltiere........................ Annika Bell Noemie............................................. Laura Forero Dorothée.......................................... Julia Holoman Le Roi................................................ Walter Munoz Spirits................................................. Mia Flora, Daniela Sosa, Kennedy Miller, Dalila Lugo, Gabriella Bosch Ensemble.......................................... Brandon Flores, Frankie Benitez, Elijah Brown, Russel Spence, Andres Losada
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Support The Miami Music Festival!
Sponsorship of the Miami Beach Claasical Music Festival is an investment in tomorrow’s generation of classical musicians and audiences alike. Donors are a cherished and vital component to our organization; your gift will allow us to continue to educate and enrich the arts community right here in south Florida. No amount is too small to make a difference give in memory of or as tribute to a loved-one, dedicate an honorary gift to celebrate a specia loccasion, or offer a benefaction to your community. All financial contrbutions are ta-deductible. Your support established essential assistance for these creative and enterprising young talents and invests in the longevity of classical music throigh scholarships and general program operation. If you are interested in becoming a part of the MMF family, consider a financial donation, in-kind gift, or volunteering of your time.
How to Donate
Checks may be written to: Miami Music Festival, INC PO Box 570298 Miami, Florida 33257 An online donation form is located at miamimusicfestival.com/donate For additional information and sponsorship booklet, please email Michael Rossi at MRossi@miamimusicfestival.com
MMF 2021 Donors $100,000+ The Betsy-South Beach Pohanka Auto Group $50,000-$99,999 Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs The Children’s Trust The Miami Foundation $25,000-$50,000 Alan Lewis Andreea Baclea City of Miami Beach David and Olga Melin Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Michael and Leticia Rossi
Nairi & Sevag Balian The Innovative Cancer Institute $2,500-$4,999 Angela Birdman Dr. Mark Hernandez Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami Isa Leibowitz Plutzik Goldwasser Family Foundation In-Kind Faena Forum Miami Beach Community Church South Beach Hotel Group Temple Emanu-El
The Miami Music Festival is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
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Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Board of Directors
Michael Rossi Executive and Artistic Director Sevag Balian Board Chairman Dr. Mark Hernandez Treasurer Leticia Rivera Secretary Andreea Baclea Trustee Angela Birdman Trustee Lesley Goldwasser Trustee Olga Melin Trustee Dr. Xiaodong Wu Trustee
Administration
Michael Rossi Artistic and Executive Director Roger Wight General Manager Travis Hogue-Smith Director of Operations Valerie McLean Cheif Operations Assistant Angelica Perez Director of Marketing Aleksander Djuric Director of Orchestral Studies Olga Figueras Director of Student Relations Andy Rivera Director of Finance
Creative Team
David Carl Toulson Resident Stage Director Marc Callahan Stage Director Paulina Lozano Costume Designer Maura Gergerich Properties Master
Annabel Herrera Production Asssitant
Production Services
Signature Production Services German Currea Production Operation Direction Silvia Cruz Production Coordinator
Music Librarians Jessica Pappi Xaio Geng
Conductors
Steve Gathman Aaron Breid
Voice Faculty
Manny Perez Director of Vocal Studies Sandra Lopez
Coaching Faculty Sandra Lopez Dan Gettinger
Conducting Institute Mark Gibson
Vocal Collaborative Pianists Warren Kim Jiaqi Chen Syuzanna Kaszo
Production
Arturo Fernandez Jr. Stage Manager Zoe Jansen Stage Manager Sofia Doe Assistant Stage Manager Jamie Brothman Assistant Stage Manager
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