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THURSDAY 4Stanford Broadway Across America-Miami Presented by Moët & ChandonChita Rivera – The Dancer’s LifeThe New York Times calls Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life “a must-haveticket!” Now, direct from Broadway, two-time Tony Award® winner ChitaRivera is coming to Carnival Center in a dazzling new musical that celebrates her astonishing career. Written by four-time Tony Award®

winner Terrence McNally, directed by Tony nominee Graciela Daniele and featuring a cast of Broadway’s most talented dancers and singers,Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life charts Chita’s amazing journey from a 17-year-old aspiring ballerina to the Broadway legend she is today.$65, $48, $40, $208 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Chita Rivera – The Dancer’s Life(See January 2)

Carnival Center PresentsYin Mei DanceNomad: The RiverJourney through Yin Mei’s intimate experiences during China’s CulturalRevolution at Nomad: The River, an evening-length multimedia dance-theater piece for seven performers. “Yin Mei has a striking visual sense and an authoritative way with social and literary themes.”(The New York Times)Funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for theArts, with lead funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Additional funding provided by The Ford Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

$35, $158 p.m. Studio Theater

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Carnival Center PresentsFlexion—World Premiere!Don’t miss Flexion, a dynamic outdoor movement spectacular—part dance, part theater, part aerial circus, all awesome. Commissionedby Carnival Center for the Thomson Plaza for the Arts, this stunningspectacle mixes the choreographic talents of David Clarkson, the Center’sPhysical Theater Artist in Residence, with the high-flying performers ofWise Fool, New Mexico, the acclaimed company that leads the nation inphysical theater training and performances.FREE10 p.m. Thomson Plaza for the Arts

Chita Rivera – The Dancer’s Life(See January 2)

Yin Mei DanceNomad: The River(See January 4)

Flexion(See January 4)

Chita Rivera – The Dancer’s Life(See January 2)$68, $52, $44, $268 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Carnival Center PresentsLa Pasión Según San MarcosBy Osvaldo Golijov An ICM Artists, Ltd. Production Featuring South Beach Chamber EnsembleA remarkable musical creation in which the acclaimed Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov employs vocal soloists and orchestra, Afro-Cuban and capoeira dancers, the famed choir Schola Cantorum de Venezuela to tell the story of the final ordeal and death of Christaccording to the Gospel of St. Mark, with additional texts from theKaddish, the Old Testament and Spanish poetry. “The score is infusedwith the spirit of Afro-Cuban music, bossa nova, the “new tango” style of Astor Piazzolla, rumba and flamenco…. As soon as the concert ended(the audience) instantly leapt to its collective feet and let loose withcheers, deafening applause, foot stamping and ululating that didn’t stopfor nearly 20 minutes….This is a marvelous new voice for expressing thejoy and sorrow of a boisterous multicultural world, and it traverses ethnicwalls as if they didn’t exist at all.”—excerpt from Mark Swed’s L.A. Timesreview of the world premiere of La Pasión Según San Marcos. For moreinformation, please visit www.sobechamberensemble.com.$78, $65, $55, $45, $30, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Yin Mei DanceNomad: The River(See January 4)

Flexion(See January 4)

Chita Rivera – The Dancer’s Life(See January 2)$66, $50, $42, $24 – Matinee$68, $52, $44, $26 - Evening2 & 8 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Chita Rivera – The Dancer’s Life(See January 2)$66, $50, $42, $24 - Matinee$65, $48, $40, $20 – Evening2 & 7:30 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Carnival Center PresentsBigger Than JesusThink your family dinners are hysterical? Join us as Darth Vader, George W. Bush and a host of other plastic action figures turn up at theLast Supper. Other characters include a Jewish academic, a revivalistpreacher, a fawning flight attendant, and, of course, Jesus himself, all played by the intensely talented Miller. Brilliant acting, provocative writing, and super-smart staging will make you a believer…in the power and fun of terrific theater.$40, $158 p.m. Studio Theater

Bigger Than Jesus



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Fantasma PresentsLinda EderLinda Eder was born in Brainerd, Minnesota (not far from Judy Garland’shometown of Grand Rapids). She spent much of her 20s perfecting hervocals and stage presence. Her big break came in 1988 on the TV show“Star Search,” where she reigned a record 13 weeks. That led to a leadrole in the 1990 regional theater musical Jekyll & Hyde, which eventuallyopened on Broadway. Linda recorded seven Atlantic and Angel albumsbetween 1994 and 2004, each a blend of standards, pop hits and originals, and each showcasing Linda’s extravagant vocal gifts.$83.25, $56.50, $51.158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Bigger Than Jesus(See January 9)

Bigger Than Jesus(See January 9)

Live Nation Presents

Chris Botti in ConcertTrumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer,and a charismatic performer who—since the release of his first soloalbum in 1995—has created a series of recordings that have made hima virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz. Through his singular combination of lush atmospheres and thoughtful improvisations,Botti has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation. $55, $45, $358 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Please visit www.livenation.com for more information.

Miami City BalletCompany premieres of In the Upper Room and LiturgyOne of Twyla Tharp’s most popular works, In the Upper Room is a one-act ballet filled with power, energy and speed. Resembling a face-offbetween ballet and modern dance, the work features some of the dancerson pointe and others in sneakers and is set to music by Philip Glass.Liturgy, by Christopher Wheeldon, resident choreographer for New YorkCity Ballet, is a haunting pas de deux danced to music by contemporarycomposer Arvo Pärt. Also performed on this program is GeorgeBalanchine’s Agon and Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun.$100, $64, $55, $50, $32, $208 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Bigger Than Jesus(See January 9)10 a.m. (School groups only) & 8 p.m. Studio Theater

Bigger Than Jesus(See January 9)2 & 8 p.m. Studio Theater

Miami City BalletCompany premieres of In the Upper Room and Liturgy(See January 12)$100, $64, $55, $50, $32, $202 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Miami City BalletCompany premieres of In the Upper Room and Liturgy(See January 12)$100, $64, $55, $50, $32, $202 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Carnival Center and Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - The Downs Group PresentChicago City LimitsTaking LibertiesPrepare to laugh yourself silly as Chicago City Limits, New York’s longest-running comedy revue, takes the stage. Acclaimed as “the perfect masters of improvisation,” by The New York Times,“these actor-writer-comedian-psychopaths will have you rolling in the aisles,” say Newhouse Papers.$40, $15 8 p.m. Studio TheaterChicago City Limits



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Chicago City LimitsTaking Liberties(See January 17)

Chicago City LimitsTaking Liberties(See January 17)7:30 & 10 p.m. Studio Theater

The Cleveland Orchestra Franz Welser-Möst, ConductorMeasha Brueggergosman, SopranoKelley O’Connor, Mezzo-sopranoFrank Lopardo, TenorRené Pape, BassMaster Chorale of South Florida, Jo-Michael Scheibe,

Artistic & Music DirectorFrost School of Music Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, DirectorBernstein: Jeremiah, Symphony No. 1Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (“Choral”)Tickets from $398 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Please visit www.clevelandorchestra.com for more information.

Chicago City LimitsTaking Liberties(See January 17)7:30 & 10 p.m. Studio Theater

The Cleveland OrchestraBeethoven Lives Upstairs Family ConcertAssistant Conductor, Andrew GramsActors from Classical Kids Live!“Another outstanding entry in an acclaimed series that is already in danger of creating a whole new (and knowledgeable) generation of classical music lovers.” (Parents’ Choice)Tickets from $15 2 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

For tickets, call Carnival Center at 305-949-6722.

The Cleveland Orchestra Beethoven Symphony No. 9(See January 19)Tickets start at $447:00 p.m. Knight Concert Hall


Chicago City LimitsTaking Liberties(See January 17)2 p.m. Studio Theater

The Cleveland OrchestraMahler Symphony No.1Franz Welser-Möst, ConductorGolijov: Last RoundGinastera: Variaciones ConcertantesMahler: Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”)Tickets from $398 p.m. Knight Concert Hall


The Cleveland OrchestraMahler Symphony No.1(See January 26)Tickets start at $44


Florida Grand Opera Manon LescautBy Giacomo PucciniManon Lescaut: Sylvie ValayreDes Grieux: Hugh SmithLescaut: David KempsterGeronte: Donato Di StefanoDancing Master: Douglas PerryConductor: Angelo Cavallaro (Jan. 27, 31, Feb 3, 6, 9 & 11)

Andrew Bisantz (Feb. 15 & 17)Director: Bernard UzanSet Designer: Michel Beaulac & Bernard UzanCostume Designer: Michel Beaulac & L’Opera MontrealProduction: L’Opera MontrealPuccini’s youthful and sensuous score drives Manon Lescaut, based onthe Abbé Prévost’s scandalous 18th-century bestseller about the rise andfall of an ambitious country girl. You can hear sound clips, watch videopreviews and order tickets at www.fgo.org.$200, $175, $149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $247 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Please visit www.fgo.org to purchase tickets.



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Carnival Center PresentsThe Idan Raichel ProjectDon’t miss Israel’s hottest singer, songwriter, and world music artist,platinum recording star Idan Raichel, as he mixes his country’s multi-cultural pop and ethnic Ethiopian music into an irresistible fusion of raw energy, ambient hymns and touching love songs.$55, $45, $35, $25, $15 8 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Florida Grand OperaManon Lescaut(See January 27)


Florida Grand OperaManon Lescaut(See January 27) $200, $175, $149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $24


Carnival Center PresentsPaco de LucíaMiguel Marin ProductionsCo-Presented with The Rhythm Foundation,Paco de Lucía has revolutionized the role of the guitar in flamenco music and today stands as its most revered figure. Having created a fusion style influenced by jazz, gypsy, Muslim and Jewish roots, his phenomenal technique, sharp with lightening velocity, has astounded audiences for decades. $75, $65, $55, $45, $35, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Florida Grand Opera Manon Lescaut(See January 27) $149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $24, $19, $10

Please visit www.fgo.org for tickets.

Carnival Center PresentsJean-Michel Pilc – The Living Room Piano SeriesCurated and introduced by Fernando GonzalezBlessed with “jaw-dropping technique, boundless imagination and effortless mastery” (The Gazette/Canada.com), the Parisian Pilc is a dazzling improviser, à la Keith Jarret, and a terrific interpreterof Schubert, Ellington, Gershwin, Monk, and more. In either key, he is a lyrical and riveting entertainer. “Any chance to hear him live is worthseizing.” (Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune)$20, $157:30 and 9 p.m. Studio Theater

Concert Association of Florida PresentsBoston Pops Esplanade OrchestraA Gershwin CelebrationKeith Lockhart, ConductorMichael Chertock, Piano$135, $85, $50, $308 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

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Idan Raichel


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FRIDAY 9

Irvin Mayfield

Bobby McFerrin

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Carnival Center PresentsIrvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz OrchestraA Chivas Regal PresentationExperience the heart and soul of New Orleans as trumpeter Irvin Mayfieldand his 16-piece New Orleans Jazz Orchestra perform the music of the masters—Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus as well as their own hot new pieces.$62, $52, $45, $35, $28, $15 8 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Florida Grand OperaManon Lescaut(See January 27) $175, $149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $24, $19


Carnival Center PresentsBobby McFerrin and VoicestraAn ICM Artists, Ltd. ProductionBobby McFerrin, 10-time Grammy Award-winning improvisatory vocalistwith a four-octave range, performs with his famous vocal group,Voicestra. Nothing is rehearsed. Nothing is planned. From first noteto last, it’s all created on the spot making this performance a uniquemusical experience.$57, $50, $45, $40, $28, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Florida Grand Opera La SonnambulaBy Vincenzo BelliniAmina: Leah PartridgeElvino: Bruce SledgeRodolfo: David PittsingerConductor: Richard BonyngeDirector: Renata ScottoSet & Costume Designer: Carlo DiappiNew Production: Florida Grand OperaAmina, a simple village girl, is believed to be unfaithful to her lover, but she is vindicated when it is discovered that her nighttime wanderings take place while she’s asleep. Bellini created a beautifulscore of true bel canto that has attracted leading coloratura sopranossince its premiere in 1831.$200, $175, $149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $247 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House


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Miami Symphony Orchestra18th Year Gala CelebrationCopland: A Lincoln PortraitTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1Martucci: NotturnoBorodin: Polovtsian Dances$150, $75, $65, $50, $258 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Florida Grand Opera Manon Lescaut(See January 27) $149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $24, $19, $10


Concert Association of Florida PresentsChicago Symphony Orchestra David Zinman, ConductorGil Shaham, ViolinGolijov: Last RoundElgar: Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30Sponsored by: Barbara and Bob Pinkert in honor of his 80th birthday,Diane Star and Daniel Neal Heller.$135, $85, $50, $308 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Florida Grand Opera Bellini’s La Sonnambula(See February 10)$149, $124, $94, $75, $49, $24, $19, $108 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House


Carnival Center Presents

Lissette & Willy ChirinoGenerously underwritten by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - The Downs GroupLatin music’s hottest couple takes the stage for the very first time on the most romantic night of the year. Husband-and-wife internationalrecording sensations Lissette and Willy Chirino perform their greatestsalsa hits, sensuous ballads and classic duets in a one-night-onlyValentine’s Day concert.$95, $75, $60, $50, $40, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAcademy of St. Martin in the FieldsSir Neville Marriner, ConductorJonathan Biss, PianoStravinsky: Pulcinella SuiteMozart: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, KV. 491Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36Sponsored by: Edith and Robert F. Hudson, Jr.$135, $85, $50, $30 8 p.m. Knight Concert Hall






Concert Association of Florida PresentsClassical Savion featuring Savion Glover with orchestraA Tony Award-winning performer, choreographer and director, tap-danceicon Savion Glover will dance to a live orchestra, performing excerptsfrom Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3,Stars & Stripes Forever and other works. $120, $75, $45, $258 p.m. Knight Concert Hall



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New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy “The World of Shostakovich” Michael Tilson Thomas, ConductorYo-Yo Ma, CelloAll-Shostakovich Program: Cello Concerto No. 2Symphony No. 5$150, $99, $75, $50, $35, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Merce In MiamiSubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts Festival(See February 24)

John King, Electric guitar1 p.m. Studio Theater

David Behrman, Electronics3 p.m. Studio Theater

New World School of the ArtsOne Hand Clapping(See February 23)6:30 p.m.

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Merce In MiamiNew World School of the ArtsOne Hand ClappingNWSA dancers perform a site-specific work created by faculty member Dale Andree, in collaboration with University of Florida’s multi-media composer James Oliverio. For more information, please visit www.merceinmiami.org.7 p.m. FREEZiff Ballet Opera House Lobby

Merce Cunningham Dance CompanyeyeSpace World PremiereCunningham’s latest work, a piece commissioned by Carnival Center for this festival in which his choreography is united for the first time with designs by Miami visual artist Daniel Arsham and music by David Behrman.

CRWDSPCR (1993) Choreography by Merce Cunningham, music by John King (blues 99); costumes, décor and lighting by Mark Lancaster.Funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for theArts, with lead funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Additional funding provided by The Ford Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

$65, $55, $45, $30, $158 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Merce In MiamiSubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts FestivalIn a 50-year partnership, Merce Cunningham and John Cage together and separately remade notions of music and dance. Artistic DirectorGustavo Matamoros has dedicated the 19th edition of this annual festival to Cage and his influence. ST-19 focuses on past and presentCunningham collaborators, the revolutionary Fluxus movement and features short evenings and long marathons (both dear to Cage’s heart).

Takehisa Kosugi, Electronics and violin7 p.m. Studio Theater

Christian Wolff, Piano9:30 p.m. Studio Theater




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Graphic Music ConcertEarle Brown, Morton FeldmanRobert Black, Helena Bugallo, Joan LaBarbara, Amy Williams and JanWilliams perform the music of Earle Brown, Morton Feldman, and others. 9:30 p.m. Studio Theater

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAtlanta Symphony OrchestraRobert Spano: Music DirectorEmanuel Ax, PianoTheofanidis: Rainbow BodyMozart: Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major, KV. 482Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances$120, $75, $45, $258 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Merce In MiamiSubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts Festival

Joan LaBarbara: Singing Through CageComposer-vocalist Joan LaBarbara performs an evening of Cage’s vocalmusic as interpreted on her famous compact disc, Singing Through Cage.7 p.m. Studio TheaterPanel Discussion8:15 p.m.

Bugallo/Williams DuoConlon NancarrowOn their second visit to Miami, the Bugallo/Williams Duo will perform all of the Nancarrow works in their repertoire, including Studies for Player Piano #3b, #20, #9, #32, #44 (aleatory canon), #18, #6, #15, and Sonatina. The duo will also perform music for two pianos by Feldman and Sciarrino. Conlon Nancarrow: Studies for Player Piano #3b, #20, #9Conlon Nancarrow: SonatinaConlon Nancarrow: Studies for Player Piano #32, #18, #6, #15Morton Feldman and Sciarrino: Sonata for Two Pianos9:30 p.m. Studio Theater

Merce In MiamiSubtropics Marathon -Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts FestivalThe festival’s 19th Subtropics Marathon will continue its tradition of presenting South Florida composers, musicians and sound artists in performances mingled with guest artists from around the world.7 to 10 p.m. Studio Theater

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Merce Cunningham Dance CompanyMerce in MiamiCrises (1960)Choreography by: Merce CunninghamMusic by: Conlon Nancarrow (Rhythm Studies #1, #2, #4, #6, #7) Costumes by: Robert RauschenbergLighting by: Megan Byrne Crises, John Cage wrote, is “concerned with decisive moments in therelationship between a man and four women. The atmosphere is harshand erotic. When two people are together, they are bound not only byinvisible ties, but by actual elastic bands.”

Split Sides (2003)Choreography by: Merce CunninghamMusic by: Radiohead and Sigur RósDécor by: Robert Heishman and Catherine YassCostumes by: James Hall Lighting by: James F. IngallsIn this work each design element, including choreography, has beenmade in two parts either by one or two artists or in the case of the music,by two bands. The order in which each design element is presented isdetermined by chance procedure on the day of the performance. This performance boasts a special appearance by Sigur Rós.Funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for theArts, with lead funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Additional funding provided by The Ford Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. $65, $55, $45, $30, $157:30 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Merce In MiamiSubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts FestivalI, IV, V by 5 – The Music of John CageComposed Improvisation (which premiered in its duet version duringSubtropics 3 in 1991) was written by John Cage for bassist Robert Blackand percussionist Jan Williams and will be the center piece of a concertof Cage’s music that will bring them back together again, 15 years afterCage’s death. Other works will include One, Four6 and Five and Ryoanji.9:30 p.m. Studio Theater

Merce In MiamiSubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts Festival(See February 24)Robert Black, Double bassChristian Wolff: String Bass Exercise from Bandiera Rossa (1975)James Tenney: Beast (1971)Christian Wolff: Look She Said (1991)John Cage: 26’1.1499 for string instrument (1955)7 p.m. Studio Theater

Panel Discussion8:15 p.m.

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New World School of the ArtsInlets 2Students from the New World School of the Arts pre-professional dancedivision, under the direction of Dean Daniel Lewis, will perform Inlets 2from the Cunningham repertory. Knight Concert Hall Lobby 7 p.m.

Merce Cunningham Dance CompanyMerce in MiamiOcean (1994)Conceived by: Merce Cunningham and John Cage Orchestral music by: Andrew Culver (Ocean 1-95) Electronic score by: David Tudor (Soundings: Ocean Diary)Production design by: Marsha Skinner Associate lighting design by: Aaron Copp Associate costume design by: Suzanne GalloA 90-minute masterwork with 14 dancers performing in the round. The audience sits around and above the dancers in a raked, circular stadium configuration, while 112 musicians surround the audience.“Magnificent!”—The Village VoiceFunded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for theArts, with lead funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Additional funding provided by The Ford Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

$60, $50, $40, $30, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Merce In Miami SubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts Festival

Helena Bugallo, Piano Morton Feldman’s 70 minute long Triadic Memories for solo piano.7 p.m. Studio Theater

Jan WilliamsMusic by LaMonte Young. 9:30 p.m. Studio Theater

Merce Cunningham Dance CompanyMerce in MiamiOcean (1994)(See March 1)

New World School of the ArtsInlets 2(See March 1)Knight Concert Hall Lobby



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FIU New Music EnsembleMusic by Earle Brown, Lou Harrison and Morton Feldman7 p.m. Studio Theater

Indeterminacy Two: A PerformancePart two of iSAW’s oral history project in collaboration with Laura Kuhn,director of the John Cage Trust. The performance will feature stories andanecdotes about John Cage gathered during the festival. 9:30 pm Studio Theater

Miami City Ballet Company premiere of Lilac GardenA tale of secret romantic truths between a quartet of lovers is the themeof Antony Tudor’s Lilac Garden. The main character, Caroline, about tomarry for convenience, throws a garden party before her wedding. Amongthe guests are her true love and a woman who, unknown to her, is herfiancé’s former mistress. The program also features the return of GeorgeBalanchine’s Raymonda Variations, a thrill for classical ballet lovers, and Symphony in Three Movements, a large-cast work filled with energy, complexity and contrasts, set to the magnificent score by Stravinsky.$100, $64, $55, $50, $32, $208 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Merce Cunningham Dance CompanyMerce in MiamiOcean (1994)(See March 1)

New World School of the ArtsInlets 2(See March 1)Knight Concert Hall Lobby


Fluxus FairNew compositions and Fair-style arrangements of old classics from the Fluxus repertoire set up as outdoor activities for the enjoyment of all in the family.2-5 p.m. Thomson Plaza for the Arts

Fluxus ConcertA concert of Fluxus pieces featuring Alison Knowles, Larry Miller, Russel Frehling, Gustavo Matamoros, and others.9:30 p.m. Studio Theater

Miami City Ballet Company premiere of Lilac Garden(See March 2)

Merce In Miami SubTropics - Miami Subtropics Experimental Music and Sound Arts FestivalErik Satie: VexationsOver 36 pianists from Miami’s music community come together to perform this 18 hour-long marathon piano. Work by Erik Satie.6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Knight Concert Hall Lobby

Miami City Ballet Company premiere of Lilac Garden(See March 2)2 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAmerican Ballet TheatreSwan LakeChoreography by: Kevin McKenzie, after Marius Petipa and Lev IvanovMusic by: Peter Ilyich TchaikovskySet and costumes by: Zack BrownLighting by: Duane Schuler$145, $115, $95, $60, $458 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

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Carnival Center PresentsMichael Orta – Living Room Piano SeriesCurated and introduced by Fernando GonzalezA Chivas Regal PresentationWith music that fuses jazz and Latin traditions, Orta has toured the world performing with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, TootsThielemans, and Nestor Torres. His home is Miami, where he is an associate professor and director of jazz at FIU. And Miami is at the heartof his art: he called his debut album Freedom Tower and played on ArturoSandoval’s debut album Flight To Freedom. For his Studio Theater concert, he’ll reinterpret classic boleros in the language of jazz.$20, $158 p.m. Studio Theater

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAmerican Ballet TheatreSwan LakeSpecial Gala Performance Sponsored by Adrienne Arsht of TotalBank (See March 7)Gala Tickets: $500$145, $115, $95, $60, $457 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAmerican Ballet TheatreSwan Lake(See March 7)2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAmerican Ballet TheatreSwan Lake2 p.m.

Carnival Center Presents

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of BroadwayYou’ll feel as if you’ve seen all of Broadway’s smash hits as a cast of five actors perform highlights from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, Jekyll and Hyde, Fiddler on the Roof, Oh Kay, Kiss Me,Kate, Movin’ Out, Les Misérables, Show Boat and more!$60, $50, $40, $30, $157 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Concert Association of Florida PresentsItzhak Perlman, ViolinRohan De Silva, PianoProgram TBAUndeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoyssuperstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Throughout hiscareer, Mr. De Silva’s partnerships with such violin virtuosos as ItzhakPerlman, Cho-Liang Lin, Midori, Joshua Bell and Benny Kim have led tohighly acclaimed performances. Sponsored by: Gala and Stanley Cohen, Martin and Sarah Solomon $135, $85, $50, $308 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Stanford Broadway Across America-Miami Presented by Moët & ChandonWickedSo much happened before Dorothy dropped in. In Wicked, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery andmisunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Howthese two grow up to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glindathe Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.$76, $67, $51, $368 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Anoushka ShankarMarch 24th



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TUESDAY 20

Wicked(See March 14)2 & 8 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

The Cleveland Orchestra Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor Horacio Gutiérrez, PianoTchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet, Fantasy-OvertureFalla: Suite from The Three-Cornered HatTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23Tickets from $398 p.m. Knight Concert Hall


Wicked(See March 14)$80, $71, $55, $40

FRIDAY 23

WEDNESDAY 21

THURSDAY 22

The Cleveland Orchestra Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23(See March 16)Tickets start at $448 p.m. Knight Concert Hall


Wicked(See March 14)$78, $69, $53, $38 - Matinee; $80, $71, $55, $40 - Evening2 & 8 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Wicked(See March 14)$78, $69, $53, $38 – 2 & 7:30 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Wicked(See March 14)$76, $67, $51, $36

Wicked(See March 14)$76, $67, $51, $36

Wicked(See March 14)$76, $67, $51, $36 – 2 & 8 p.m.

Concert Association of Florida PresentsAngela Gheorghiu, SopranoEugene Kohn, ConductorFestival Symphony OrchestraPerforming arias from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, Bizet, Gounod,and Massenet.Gala Tickets: $500$150, $95, $85, $757 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Wicked(See March 14)$80, $71, $55, $40

Barbara CookMarch 29th

THURSDAY 29



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TUESDAY 27

WEDNESDAY 28Carnival Center PresentsAnoushka Shankarco-presented with Rhythm FoundationAn ICM Artists, Ltd. ProductionIf world music has a royal dynasty, then Anoushka Shankar is its reigning princess. Trained by her father Ravi, she is a unique artist, a sitar virtuoso in her own right, and a master interpreter of the greattraditional music of India. Shankar will perform music from her GrammyAward-nominated recording Rise.$55, $45, $35, $25, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Wicked(See March 14)$78, $69, $53, $38 – Matinee; $80, $71, $55, $40 – Evening2 & 8 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Wicked(See March 14)$78, $69, $53, $382 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Carnival Center PresentsBrass Band of Battle CreekThere is simply nothing the Brass Band of Battle Creek cannot perform.From swing, to brass band classics, orchestral transcriptions, show tunes,pop selections, dance music, marches and dixieland, the BBBC will wowyou with its stunning energy, power and technical virtuosity.$45, $30, $25, $20, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Miami Light Project and Carnival Center Present Here and Now 2007 – 3 World Premieres!Kitchen Monkey - Octavio CamposThe Breathing Lessons - Jojo CorväiáSwallowing the Moon - Lucia AratanhaSpring 2007 marks the third year of Center’s and Miami Light Project’scollaboration on the new works platform “Here and Now.” This editionfeatures work by three extraordinary Miami artists; Jojo Corväiá’s multi-instrumental The Breathing Lessons will reveal more about bagpipes andbellows than anyone thought possible; Lucia Aratanha’s Swallowing theMoon is a physical theater piece based on the short story “Amor” byBrazilian writer Clarice Lispector; and Kitchen Monkey is an ethno - poetic dance theater drama by the wildly inventive Octavio Campos.$23, $158 p.m. Studio Theater

FRIDAY 30

Miami Light Project and Carnival Center Present Here and Now 2007(See March 27)

Carnival Center PresentsBarbara Cook’s Broadway“Barbara Cook is the greatest theatrical singer in concert at themoment.” – The London Times“The greatest singer in the world.” – Financial Times“Musical theater’s greatest living singer.”- USA Today$65, $60, $55, $50, $40, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall



Carnival Center PresentsGilberto Gil co-presented with The Rhythm FoundationOne of the most important singers, guitarists, and songwriters in theworld, Gilberto Gil has been at the forefront of Brazilian music fordecades, from the frothy Bossa Nova wave of the ‘60s right throughtoday’s Afro-Latin music explosion. $75, $45, $35, $158 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

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SATURDAY 31

Miami City BalletGiselleGiselle is the quintessential 19th century romantic story ballet and one ofthe most famous of all time. Filled with sentimentality and supernaturaloccurrences, this ballet has stood the test of time. Choreographed byJean Coralli and Jules Perrot and set to music by Adolphe Adam, this is a favorite among classical ballet lovers.$100, $64, $55, $50, $32, $207:15 p.m. Pre-performance discussion8 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House

Fantasma PresentsBill CosbyBill Cosby is, by any standards, one of the most influential stars in Americatoday. Whether it be through concert appearances or recordings, television orfilms, commercials or education, Bill Cosby has the ability to touch people’slives. His humor often centers on the basic cornerstones of our existence,seeking to provide an insight into our roles as parents, children, familymembers, and men and women. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrowhumor, Bill Cosby’s comedy has a point of reference and respect for thetrappings and traditions of the great American humorists such as CharlieChaplin, Will Rogers, W.C. Fields and Groucho Marx.$83.25, $55.97, $51.154 & 7 p.m. Knight Concert Hall

Miami Light Project and Carnival Center Present Here and Now 20072 & 8 p.m.(See March 27)

Miami City BalletGiselle(See March 30)

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Brass Band of Battle CreekMarch 26th


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