Miami Symphony Orchestra - Among South Florida Artists

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Miami Symphony Orchestra

The Miami Symphony Orchestra, Founded in 1989 by Maestro Manuel Ochoa, has been providing professional classical music experiences for Miami-Dade for 18 seasons.

With 80 professional musicians, selected from the finest artists from around the world and across the United States, the Miami Symphony Orchestra, now the city's flagship orchestra, represents exceptional talent and diversity that mirrors Miami's own international, multicultural richness.

Each season, the Miami Symphony Orchestra presents twelve concerts; six at UM/Gusman Hall in Coral Gables, and six at the Lincoln Theatre in Miami Beach. Concert programs reflect the full range of the classical canon, interwoven with newer works by contemporary composers, including national and world premieres.

Throughout each season, the symphony brings stunning guest artists to Miami, showcasing virtuoso talent drawn from all corners of the globe. The Miami Symphony Orchestra also takes its music beyond its principal concert halls, performing at Art Basel and other venues. In 2000, the symphony, under the direction of Maestro Ochoa, traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall, receiving a robust standing ovation.

Since 1997, the Miami Symphony has presented an in-school arts and education program for elementary students in Miami-Dade Public Schools. Recently, the Symphony treated music students at South Miami Middle School to an electrifying musical experience with performances by A Time for Three, one of America's most outstanding string trios. As part of its community education and outreach focus, the Symphony provides free or low cost seating to ensure students and senior citizens have access to professional classical music experiences of the highest quality.

In March 2003, the flag of the United States was flown over the U.S. Capitol building in honor of Symphony's founder, Maestro Manuel Ochoa. This tribute to his artistry and passionate dedication to classical music proved an exceptionally notable occasion as the Miami Symphony Orchestra is the first major symphony founded in the United States by a Latin conductor.

Maestro Ochoa passed away in 2006. Now as the Symphony celebrates its 18th season as Miami's flagship professional orchestra, the baton is in the sure, exceptionally skilled hands of Maestro Eduardo Marturet. A Venezuelan composer and conductor acclaimed on three continents, Maestro Marturet has conducted orchestras in Europe, Asia and Latin America as well as the U.S. Building on the legacy and strengths of Manuel Ochoa, Maestro Marturet is expanding the vision for a world-class professional symphony anchored in Miami.

Beginning with the 2005-06 season, the Miami Symphony Orchestra doubled its budget and adopted a five-year plan allowing an increase in the number of subscription concerts it performs to 16 a season, while expanding its public school program, and providing more free concerts at various venues in Dade County, including the inner city of Miami.

Currently, the Miami Symphony Orchestra receives grants from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and in 2000 was designated a Major Cultural Organization. The Orchestra also receives grants from The Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Category/Instrument:  Orchestra

City:  Miami

County:  Dade

Email:  info@miamisymphony.org

Website:  www.miamisymphony.org