Mike Burgess
Communications Manager, Seraphic Fire
Mike@SeraphicFire.org
Direct Line (305) 692-0268
THE FIREBIRD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS DANCES OF THE AMERICAS: THE PULSE OF A NEW WORLD
MIAMI, FL – Celebrating the orchestral prowess of American composers, Seraphic Fire presents the Firebird Chamber Orchestra in Dances of the Americas: The Pulse of a New World on April 18 – 22, 2012 at venues in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at SeraphicFire.org or by phone at 888-544-FIRE.Continuing its mission to reach younger audiences, a limited amount of tickets will be FREE for patrons thirty and under.
This high-energy performance of gripping American works includes Aaron Copland’s beloved and spirited composition, Hoe-Down from his most popular score Rodeo. Also on the program will John Adams’ Shaker Loops. One of America’s most lauded living composers, The New Yorker has declared that Adams “may be the most vital and eloquent composer in America.”The virtuosic Firebird Chamber Orchestra conclude their season in this thrilling finale.
Over four seasons, the Firebird Chamber Orchestra has established itself as a musical force in South Florida. David Fleshler of the Sun Sentinel declares that Firebird is “…clearly full of first-rate musicians.” Laurence Budmen of the South Florida Classical Reviewdescribes the ensemble as “moving and unforgettable.” “Excellent” says Gregory Stepanich of the Palm Beach Arts Paper. Performances by the Firebird Chamber Orchestra and its sister ensemble, Seraphic Fire, have been called “… brilliantly successful” by Alan Becker of the South Florida Classical Review.
Calendar Listing
Who:
Seraphic Fire’s Firebird Chamber Orchestra
What:
Seraphic Fire presents the Firebird Chamber Orchestra in Dances of the Americas: The Pulse of a New World
When and Where:
Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm
St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church
126 S.E. 15th Road Miami, FL 33129
Thursday, April 19, 7:30pm
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
100 N.E. Mizner Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Friday, April 20, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church
536 Coral Way Coral Gables, FL 33134
Saturday, April 21, 8:00pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
333 Tarpon Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Sunday, April 22, 4:00pm
Miami Beach Community Church
1620 Drexel Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Seraphic Fire and Firebird Chamber Orchestra’s season is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the support of the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council, with the support of the City of Coral Gables and from Funding Arts Network.
Firebird Chamber Orchestra and the Knight Concert Series are generously funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
