The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its return to South Florida for its 18th annual Miami Residency during the 2024-25 season. The residency, a continuation of its partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, will feature a series of concerts spanning January, February, and May 2025. This collaboration underscores a commitment to bringing world-class orchestral music and educational programs to the Miami community.
The residency kicks off in January with conductor Kahchun Wong and violinist Sayaka Shoji performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. This program will also be presented in Sarasota and West Palm Beach. Following this, Stéphane Denève will lead the orchestra in side-by-side performances with the New World Symphony, featuring Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and a debut performance by Spanish violinist Maria Dueñas. The residency concludes in May with conductor Daniel Harding leading Elgar’s Sea Pictures and Holst’s The Planets, featuring contralto Avery Amereau and the South Florida Treble Chorus.
Beyond the performances, the residency emphasizes community engagement and education. The Orchestra will continue its “Under 18s Free” program, offering complimentary tickets to young people. Additionally, collaborations with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Miami Music Project will bring orchestral music to thousands of students. This ongoing commitment aims to foster a love for classical music in new generations and solidify Miami’s position as a vibrant cultural hub.
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