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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
proudly presents
ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS
An Evening of Mozart
PIANIST INON BARNATAN TO PERFORM WORKS BY MOZART AND NEWLY
COMMISSIONED PIANO CONCERTO BY NICOLSON
“With precision technique, Academy of St Martin orchestra wows crowd! - Palm Beach Daily
News
Inon Barnatan - “One of the most admired pianists of his generation.” - New York Times
Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $50 - $135*
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
MIAMI, FL March 8, 2017 – In the final concert of the 2016-2017 KNIGHT MASTERWORKS
SEASON – MEIDAR AND ALFI FAMILY FOUNDATION CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES, the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents the
ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS joined by internationally acclaimed pianist INON
BARNATAN on Saturday, March 18 in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall.
Tickets range from $50-$135* and can be purchased by phone at (305) 949-6722, online at
arshtcenter.org or in person at the Adrienne Arsht Center Box Office, located at 1300 Biscayne
Blvd.
One of the finest chamber orchestras in the world, ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS is
noted internationally for its polished and refined sound, rooted in outstanding musicianship. It was
formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 with a group of London musicians who worked without a
conductor, giving its first concert in its namesake church in London’s Trafalgar Square in 1959.
The Academy works with some of the most talented soloists and directors in the classical music
scene, performing symphonic repertoire and chamber music on a grand scale at prestigious
venues throughout the world, while expanding its celebrated recording catalog.
Celebrated for the unique approach, probing intellect, and consummate artistry he brings to a
broad range of repertoire, Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan currently serves as the first Artist-inAssociation of the New York Philharmonic. This unprecedented three-season appointment sees
him appear as soloist in subscription concerts, take part in regular chamber performances and
act as ambassador for the series. He joins the Academy performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.
9, written in 1777 when Mozart was 21 years old, and Piano Concerto No. 2 “The Haunted Web,”
a newly commissioned piano concerto by Alasdair Nicolson. The evening’s program also features
works by pioneering American composer Aaron Copland and one of Mozart’s better known early
works, composed in 1774, Symphony No 29.
“The extraordinary Academy of St Martin In the Fields and the brilliant pianist Inon Barnatan are
a great finale to the Masterworks season, We are thrilled to welcome them back to the Knight
Concert Hall.” said Liz Wallace, Vice President of Programming at the Arsht Center.
ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS
An Evening Of Mozart
Inon Barnatan, piano
Tomo Keller, director
COPLAND Quiet City MOZART Piano Concerto No. 9
NICOLSON Piano Concerto No. 2 "The Haunted Web"
New Commission for Piano, Trumpet and Strings MOZART Symphony No. 29 in A Major
FREE MASTERWORKS PRE-CONCERT TALKS presented by Steinway & Sons Miami
A free pre-concert lecture will be held in the Arsht Center’s Peacock Foundation Education Center
(inside the Knight Concert Hall) at 7:00 p.m. prior to the concert.
FREE AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
As part of its ongoing mission to make the arts accessible to young people, the Ars ht Center
continues to offer free and discounted ticket programs that give local youth the opportunity to
experience live classical music in the Knight Concert Hall.
Through the Center’s UTIX Program (arshtcenter.org/utix), full-time, degree-seeking
undergraduate and graduate level college students can purchase $20 tickets to select
performances at the Center, including this one. Details are available at arshtcenter.org or by
contacting the Arsht Center Box Office.
In addition, the Center will provide a complimentary ticket to anyone between the ages of eight
and 18 with the purchase of a full-priced single ticket by an adult guardian (restrictions may apply).
Details are available at arshtcenter.org or by contacting the Arsht Center Box Office.
The 2016-2017 John S. and James L. Knight Masterworks Season-Meidar and Alfi Family
Foundation Classical Music Series is funded with leadership support from Knight Foundation and
the Meidar and Alfi Family Foundation, with additional support from Perrier-Jouët; Caring Friends
Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee; Funding Arts Network; Encore Circle members,
and Steinway Piano Gallery Miami.
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Photo Courtesy of Chris Christodoulo
Tomo Keller
Photo Courtesy of Thomas Carlgren
Inon Barnatan
Photo Courtesy of Marco Borggreve
Inon Barnatan
Photo Courtesy of Marco Borggreve
To download high-resolution versions of the above photos, hold CTRL then click here.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by
the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the MiamiDade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural
Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives
generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.
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About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading
performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors
South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the
downtown area. Spotlighting legends and serving as a launch pad for local artists to make their
mark on the international stage, the Center presents nearly 500 events each year across its eight
flexible, state-of-the-art performance spaces. The Center programs 12 signature series, including
the largest jazz series in South Florida, the biggest flamenco festival on the East Coast, and a
robust program of new theatrical works as well as free programming for the community and an
arts education program that serves nearly 30,000 children each year. As Miami’s new Town
Square, the Arsht Center also houses Brava by Brad Kilgore, a fine dining restaurant; the Café at
Books & Books in the historic Carnival Tower and a weekly Farmers Market.
Visit www.arshtcenter.org for more information.
About John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance
media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. The foundation believes that
democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. For more, visit
KnightFoundation.org.
About Steinway Piano Gallery of Miami
The Steinway Piano Gallery of Miami is one of only 8 Steinway & Sons factory showrooms in the
country. Steinway & Sons is dedicated to the ideal of hand-crafting the finest pianos in the world.
As a result, the majority of the world's concert pianists of all genres perform exclusively on
Steinway & Sons Pianos. In addition, Steinway & Sons pianos are found in the world's greatest
homes and estates. In its 158th year, Steinway & Sons was founded in 1853 by German immigrant
Henry Engelhard Steinway in a Manhattan loft on Varick Street. Henry and his sons, C. F.
Theodore, Charles, Henry Jr., William, and Albert, developed the modern piano and to this day
Steinway continues to perfect their instruments at their famed factory in Astoria, (Queens) New
York. They build their pianos one at a time, applying skills that are handed down from master to
apprentice, generation after generation. The result is instruments renowned worldwide for their
unsurpassed sound and quality. Pianos with such superior sound and responsive touch they
enchant not only the most legendary pianists to date, but the most discerning of music lovers.