By Robert Croan There was a sense of intended internationalism and ecumenism about the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra’s Feb. 25 performance on the Broward Center Classical Series. At the start, the orchestra, conducted by Russian-born, American-trained Dmitry Yablonsky, played The Star-Spangled Banner followed by the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah. The repertory was … [Read more...]
Ratmansky’s ‘Dances’ a fiery addition to MCB rep
By Tara Mitton Catao For the third program of its current season, seen Saturday night at the Kravis Center, Miami City Ballet has chosen a program of steadfast George Balanchine works and a huge, energy-laden new ensemble creation of Alexei Ratmansky, a new master of the ballet vocabulary. Two large ensemble pieces sandwiched two traditional Balanchine duets. The first … [Read more...]
Seraphic Fire’s Rachmaninov ‘Vespers’ ravishing, and a departure
The music of faith may mean most to the worshippers for whose ears it ultimately is meant, but the sensual beauty of some composition in these traditions, especially when well-performed, has a way of suspending doubt. On Saturday night at All Saints Episcopal in Fort Lauderdale, the Miami-based concert choir Seraphic Fire continued its opening week of sold-out concerts with an … [Read more...]