Week of February 11, 2010
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MUSIC Thursday 2/11 ITALIAN DUOThe Trivella Piano Duo and The Bergonzi String Quartet perform a concert entitled "Two Pianos and the Music of Italy." 7:30 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. $30-$50. Details: (305) 572-9900 or www.dranoff2piano.org. PRESIDENTIAL TRIBUTE The Jewish Museum presents a concert organized and led by South Florida clarinetist Paul Green on "Music and Poetry of Lincoln's Time," which includes a narration on Lincoln's ties with the Jewish people, popular music from Lincoln's time, musical tributes to the former president and a recitation of Emma Lazarus' Lincoln-inspired poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. In addition, a selection of patriotic songs written by Jewish-American composers in the first half of the 20th century will be played, concluding with an arrangement from Aaron Copland's "A Lincoln Portrait" by the Florida International University Wind Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $18 for members. $25 for nonmembers. Details: (305) 672-5044 ext. 3175 or www.jewishmuseum.com. Friday 2/12 JAZZ LOUNGEGrammy-winning jazz violinist Federico Britos plays a concert presented by the Miami Jazz Society. 7-9 p.m. Sky Lounge in the Miami Tower, 100 SE Second St., eleventh floor, Miami. Details: (305) 423-4920. JUNIOR JAM Jazz Roots Student All Stars, a group of Miami-Dade County student musicians, performs a free jazz concert. 7:30 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Carnival Studio Theater, Miami. Details: (305) 949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org. Sunday 2/14 SYMPHONY FOR SWEETHEARTSStrapped for Valentine's Day ideas? Take in a romantic concert performed by the nearly 100-year-old Detroit Symphony Orchestra, featuring cello soloist Sol Gabetta. 4 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Carnival Studio Theater, Miami. $50-$125. Details: (305) 949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org. PIANO GALA The Miami Civic Music Association presents a piano gala featuring flutist Rosy Sackstein, pianist Davis Rothstein and more. Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 4 p.m. $30. Details: (877) 733-3031 or www.miamicivicmusic.org. MOONLIGHT MUSIC Take in a romantic moonlight concert on Valentine's Day featuring soft-rock and jazz performed by singer Johnny Rodgers. 7 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay. $20. Details: (305) 235-1668 or www.deeringestate.org.
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