Jan. 24, 2023 (Tuesday) Jan. 25 (Wednesday) Jan. 28 (Saturday) at 7:30 pm. ShostaKovich Gottsch World premiere great opera arias at New World Center, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach. FL. South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) 25th Anniversary season continues to shine with Shosta Kovich’s symphony #9, the World premiere of Ocklawaha by composer-in- residence John Gottsch, and a selection of great opera arias from Puccini, Verdi, and Lara, led by music director, Sabrina Maria Alfonso with guest soloist Catalina Cuervo, soprano and Adam Diegel, tenor. Originally intended to be a grandiose piece that would glorify Stalin’s regime and Russian victory over the Nazis in 1945, Shota Kovich’s symphony # 9 rendered a more complex, thoughtful and sometimes carefree composition. The composer was known for his resistance to Soviet rule and his subversion tactics often promising to compare the piece the regime wanted while actually giving it something else. SFISO’s composer-in-residence John Gottsch will present the World premiere of Ocklawaha, which is the name of a river originating in the Lakes of Central Florida and flowing North through some of the most mysterious, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful parts of the state. As a young boy, the composer traveled with his father, learning the history of the river and surrounding lakes that brought to life on passing shores, the escaped slaves, Seminole warriors, and Civil War battles. The musical narrative brings to life the storied struggles of Florida’s Native American adventures through thoughtfully arranged orchestral movement. Tickets start at $25 for New World Center. Info: (954) 522-8445.
Jan.28 (Saturday) at 8:00 pm. George Michael reborn at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL. Join the magnetic Robert Bartko as he performs this show that encapsulates the energy and charisma of the legendary artist and will have everyone on their feet. Tickets are $25-$35 and VIP Tables $65 pp. Must be 18+ to attend.
Jan 28 (Saturday) 8:00 pm. Circa Humans 2.0 at 10950 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay, Fl. Internationally acclaimed Australian acrobats push their bodies to the extreme in a tightly woven choreography that blurs the lines between movement, dance, theatre, and circus. An exhilarating experience for the whole family at the Moss Center. Runtime: 2 hours. Tickets prices: $27.50-$47.50. $10 student tickets available.