Living Artist Concert Series
The Living Artist Concert Series (LACS) combines ensemble performances with lectures, visual art exhibits, environmental awareness and interpretive programs. It acquaints the public with the best of South Florida's artistic spirit through collaborations with faculty from the University of Miami and Florida International University, principal players of regional, national, and international professional orchestras, top youth performers and national/international guest composers. Concerts are held in the historic Stone House Ballroom - which provides intimate seating for 125 guests, possesses superb natural acoustics for chamber music and offers a perfect environment for the exhibition of visual art.
Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble Founding Artists: Dr. José R. López (Pianist), Laura Wilcox (Violist), Ross Harbaugh (Cellist) and Scott Flavin (Violinist) with guests.
Season subscription $120; Single tickets $25
Season Subscriptions on sale at the Visitor Center Ticket Office, or by calling (305) 235-1668, ext. 233. Individual concert tickets sold separately.
2009-2010 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
All concerts begin at 7:00 pm; Meet the Artist Reception at 6:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 “Florida Triad”
Piano Series featuring guest composer Tania Leon and pianist, Jose R. Lopez, in a collaborative historic journey linking music and history from Spain, Cuba, and the United States with South Florida.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 “Tribute”
Chamber Music Series featuring the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble and music by Louis Ferdinand of Prussian, A. Copeland, E. Korngold and Composer in Residence Judith Shatin.
Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 “Migration”
Baroque extravaganza harpsichordist and musicologist Kenneth Cooper and violist Irena Momchilova with members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 “Emergination”
Piano Series featuring emerging pianists from the FIU School of Music Piano Department in a thematic concert reflecting works inspired by nature.
Friday, March 19, 2010 “Convergence”
Chamber Music Series featuring the Bergonzi String Quartet. Music by J. Turina, R. Schumann, and guest composer Ken Fuchs with members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble.
Sunday, April 18, 2010 “H2O”
Baroque Series featuring the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble with special guests Bernice Harbaugh (harpsichord), David Dolata (lute/theorbo), and Composer in Residence Judith Shatin.
Limited seating is available. For tickets, please call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO -
Our Program Partners:
University of Miami
Florida International University
Greater Miami Youth Symphony
Our Sponsors:
The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.
Steinway Piano Gallery of Coral Gables