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.
2011-2012 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
All concerts begin at 7:15 pm; Meet the Artist Reception at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, OCTOBER 23, 2011
“Sonic, Solar Waves”
SOUTH FLORIDA AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY CHAPTER
Featuring works by Franz Liszt, Clara Schumann, Joachim Raff, Fanny Mendelssohn and Ferdinand Hiller.
Friday, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
“Voices through the Oceans”
Italian Guest Mezzo-Soprano Victoria Schneider Malipiero. Featuring works by Franz Schubert, L.V. Beethoven, Robert Schumann, Ricardo Malipiero.
Sunday, JANUARY 22, 2012
“Winds, Seeds and Birds”
Guest clarinetist Margaret Donaghue and bassoonist Luciano Magnanini. Featuring works by Rebecca Clarke, Mikhail Glinka, Fanny Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms.
Friday, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
“Rainbow of Composers”
Miami-based composers, UM’s Lansing McCloskey and FIU’s Orlando Garcia. Featuring works by Frederick Delius, Joaquin Turina, Roberto Sierra, Ernno von Dohnanyi.
Friday, MARCH 16, 2012
“Ecofeminism”
Featuring composer Victoria Bond and works by Josepha Auernhammer, Mana-Zucca, and Fanny Mendelssohn.
Sunday, APRIL 22, 2012
“Sounding Biscayne Bay”
Featuring composer and sound artist, Judith Shatin along with works by Louise Farrenc, and Felix Mendelssohn. An interactive sound installation featuring sounds of Biscayne Bay will be unveiled.
NEW! SUNDAY CONCERTS WILL FEATURE A MUSICAL KIDS ZONE
The Musical Kids Zone in the Richmond Cottage will feature hands-on musical activities for children between the ages of 4-8. The Musical Kids Zone will open one hour before the concerts commence and will stay open until the intermission.
COST:
Season Subscription: $120
Adult Ticket: $25 per concert
Student Ticket: $12 per concert (Grades K-12 with Student I.D.)
Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
With the Support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor, Board of County Commissioners, MetLife Creative Connections – Meet The Composer Program, University of Miami, Florida International University, Greater Miami Youth Symphony, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc., Steinway Piano Gallery of Coral Gables and the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove.