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Music in Beautiful Spaces - The Americans - Miami Beach
Join us for "Music in Beautiful Spaces," a unique celebration that unites classical music enthusiasts and cultural event seekers. Presented by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble, this event showcases 19th-century composers in two iconic locations in Miami.
Dates & Venues:
- May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, All Soul’s Episcopal Church, Miami Beach
- May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, St. Bede Chapel, University of Miami, Coral Gables
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for classical music fans, music students, and anyone seeking a cultural experience in Miami. Whether local or visiting, celebrate these compositions in a memorable setting.
Why Attend?
- Witness world-class performances in acoustically and aesthetically inspiring settings.
- Connect with fellow classical music lovers and members of the Miami community.
- Celebrate the rich cultural contributions of 19th and 20th-century composers.
About the Composers
Florence Beatrice Price (1887-1953) was an American classical composer, pianist, organist and music teacher. Price was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887 and educated at the New England Conservatory of Music. She was active in Chicago from 1927 until her death in 1953. When Florence Price won first prize in the Wanamaker Competition with her Symphony in E minor, she became the first female composer of African descent to have a symphonic work performed by a major national symphony orchestra. Price composed over 300 works: four symphonies, four concertos, as well as choral works, art songs, chamber music and music for solo instruments.
While her training was steeped in European tradition, Price's music is in an American idiom and reveals her Southern roots. She wrote with a vernacular style, using sounds and ideas that fit the reality of urban society. As a committed Christian, she frequently used the music of the African-American church as material for her arrangements. At the urging of her mentor George Whitefield Chadwick, Price began to incorporate elements of African-American spirituals, emphasizing the rhythm and syncopation of the spirituals rather than just using the text.
George Whitefield Chadwick (1854-1931) was an American composer. Along with John Knowles Paine, Horatio Parker, Amy Beach, Arthur Foote, and Edward MacDowell, he was a representative composer of what is called the Second New England School of American composers of the late 19th century—the generation before Charles Ives. Chadwick's works are influenced by the Realist movement in the arts, characterized by a down-to-earth depiction of people's lives.
His works included several operas, three symphonies, five string quartets, tone poems, incidental music, songs and choral anthems. Along with a group of other composers collectively known as the Boston Six, Chadwick was one of those responsible for the first significant body of concert music by composers from the United States.
Musical Selections:
- Florence Price: String Quartet #1 in G Major -18 minutes
- George Whitefield Chadwick: String Quartet #4 in E minor - 28 minutes
Special Features:
- Live performances by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble
- Q&A session and meet-and-greet with musicians
Experience the wonderful works of Florence Price and George Whitefield Chadwick live in Miami. Secure your tickets today and prepare for a great music-filled afternoon.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2996431-0
