January 2011
4 posts
January 27, 2011
Daniel Lewis: A Life in Dance At the end of this year Daniel Lewis, founder and dean of the dance division in Miami’s New World School of the Arts, is retiring. Sort of. Lewis is stepping down from his position as Dean in order to get back to teaching. The NWSA presents Daniel Lewis: A life in Dance, a gala and performance in Daniel’s honor with dancers from some of the most prestigious...
January 20th, 2011
New World Center Opening Gala The moment we’ve all been waiting for, the New World Center opening gala, takes place next week! The opening concert at the New World Center with the New World Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas conducting, takes place next Wednesday, the 26th, with more concert celebrations to follow all throughout the week. Get all the details online at nws.edu! Tales of Hoffmann...
January 13, 2011
Claire Huangci Pianist Claire Huangci will play her first recital in Miami since winning the 8th National Chopin Piano Competition last year. In addition to a few Chopin pieces, Claire plans to play selections by Bach, Mendelssohn and Scriabin. The music starts at 4 this Sunday afternoon at La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach. chopin.org. Click here to listen to the complete interview with...
January 6, 2011
Knight Arts Challenge The Knight Arts Challenge has funded 27 ideas for a total of 3.8 million dollars to bring South Florida together through the arts. The 2010 winners include individual artists, emerging groups, and some of the county’s largest institutions. For a complete list of award recipients and their winning ideas for the arts in South Florida, plus more information on how to submit your...