The Deering Estate At Cutler to Host 'Living Artist' Concert Series, Now thru May 2014

The Deering Estate At Cutler presents The 2013 2014 "Living Artist Concert Series", from September 2013 - May 2014 at the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Avenue, Miami, Fla. For more information, visit www.deeringestate.org.

Admission: $25 per concert for adults & $12 per concert for students (Grades K-12 with Student I.D.)
Season subscription: $150 (includes six Living Artist Concert Series concerts plus two piano concerts and master classes). Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 x 233. Concerts begin at 7:15 p.m.Meet the Artist Reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Stone House Ballroom.

For music enthusiasts, the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble presents superb concerts intimately set in the historic Stone House Ballroom. Internationally acclaimed musicians collaborate with world-renowned guest composers, artists, and talented youth performers as part of the Deering Estate at Cutler's Living Artist Concert Series, Piano Master Series and Master Classes. The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble includes: Laura Wilcox (Violist), Dr. José R. López (Pianist), and Ross Harbaugh (Cellist).

SCHEDULE:

Friday, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
"Echoes of Czech and Slovakian Music" - featuring piano quartets by Dvorak, Suk, and Slovakian Composer-in-Residence Juraj Kojs with Russian-American violinist Misha Vitenson.

Friday, NOVEMBER 15, 2013
"Musical ties across Continents" - featuring works by Piazzolla, Lecuona and Brahms, with guest Taiwanese-American violinist, Huifang Chen.

Friday, JANUARY 17, 2014
"Golden Age of French-Belgian Romantics" - featuring the legendary violin virtuoso, Charles Castleman with the music of Cesar Franck and Camille Saint-Saens.

Sunday, FEBRUARY 23, 2014
"Black Heritage in Classical Music" - featuring violinist, Kelly Hall in works by L.V. Beethoven, Jose White, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with guest composer/violinist, Jessie Montgomery.

Sunday, MARCH 16, 2014
"Romantics Then and Now" - works by Miami's own legend, Mana-Zucca, Johannes Brahms, and featuring guest composer, Victoria Bond.

Sunday, APRIL 13, 2014
"A Spark of Genius" - early works by Felix Mendelssohn and Erich Korngold with guest violinist, Charles Castleman.

2013-2014 PIANO MASTER SERIES
In collaboration with American Liszt Society - South Florida Chapter, the Deering Estate at Cutler presents an array of international pianists in chamber music programs, providing an inspiring, entertaining and affordable musical experience. Cost is $25 per concert for adults & $12 per concert for students (Grades K-12 with Student I.D.); Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 x 233. Concerts begin at 7:15 pm; Meet the Artist Reception at 6:30 pm in the Stone House Ballroom.

Friday, OCTOBER 18, 2013
Transcendental Franz Liszt featuring piano virtuoso, Kemal Gekic.

Friday, MAY 23, 2014
Baltimore Liszt-Garrison Collaborative featuring the 1st place future Winner of the Baltimore Liszt-Garrison International Competition, in partnership with the American Liszt Society.

2013-2014 MASTER CLASSES
10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Free with regular Estate admission: $12 for adults & $7 for children (ages 4-14)

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
The September 21st Master Class is part of the September Fee-Free P.L.A.Y. Day and is free and open to the public.

Saturday, JANUARY 18, 2014
Saturday, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 (Concerto Competition)
Saturday, APRIL 12, 2014

The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. The Deering Estate at Cutler has emerged as a thriving cultural art center, fulfilling an enduring dream of the late industrialist Charles Deering, who as an avid art collector, philanthropist, and amateur artist, sought to support artists and create a cultural haven.

Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Fla. Call 305.235.1668 or visit www.deeringestate.org for more information.

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