Presented by the Miami Piano Circle and Barry University, ten world-renowned pianists and Barry University professors will take the stage and simultaneously play on ten grand pianos. An original concert piece, composed by Michael Torke and inspired by Miami will feature an arrangement of movements that will highlight the “Magic City’s” diverse landscapes, culture, and people.

Georgi Danchev will conduct pianists Mia Vassilev, Kristin Camacho, Dionisio Camacho, Jamila Tekalli, Stepan Rudenko, Alan Ngim, Daniel Manoiu, Asiya Korepanova, as well as Dranoff International 2 Piano Competition winning duo Stephanie Ho, and Saar Ahuvia.

The evening’s repertoire will include selections arranged for a 10-piano ‘orchestra’ such as: “The Everglades,” “South Beach,” “Star Island,” “Mojitos & Stilettos,” and “Coconut Grove,” among others.

Composer, Michael Torke has been commissioned by organizations such as the Walt Disney Co., the New York Philharmonic, PBS, and the International Olympic Committee. The pianists have played around the globe including Carnegie Hall, Teatro di Marcello in Rome, and New York’s Lincoln Center.

The event is sponsored by Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation, Miami Piano Circle, Piano Music Center, and Miami-Dade County, Miami Shores Community Alliance, Bank of America.

Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Auditorium
11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33161
305.899.3178
[email protected]
www.barry.edu/miami-grands

Schedule:
5:30 pm VIP Reception, Andy Gato Gallery
6:00 pm General Admission Reception, Broad Center Lobby
7:00 pm Concert, Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts

$20.00 General Admission seating and includes opening reception
$100.00 Grand Seating includes reserved seat in first five rows plus pre-performance VIP reception with composer and conductor