FOLK AND FOLK-INSPIRED PIECES FROM EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
FREE CONCERT BY CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
The Alhambra Orchestra
Fostering a Lifelong Love for Classical Music and Community Engagement
Daniel Andai
Artistic Director, Co-executive Director, and Conductor
FROM FOLK TO CLASSICAL
Prepare to be swept away on a journey across continents as the talented members of our orchestra breathe life into a vibrant tapestry of folk-inspired works from Europe and the Americas. Join us for an evening of enchantment and celebration as we unite through the universal language of music.
DATE: Sunday, March 16, 2025
TIME: 7:30 PM
VENUE: Coral Gables Congregational Church
» 3010 Desoto Blvd.,Coral Gables 33134
FREE: No Tickets Required.
| Small ensembles from the Alhambra Orchestra, led by by Artistic Director Daniel Andai, present lively folk music from England, Romania, Ireland, Spain, Russia, Latin America and the U.S., passed through the hands of talented composers and arrangers. Bring your family to enjoy works by O’Connor, Vaughan Williams, Copland, Bartok, Dvorak, and more. See individual instruments of the orchestra up close as string, woodwind and brass ensembles bring these enchanting traditional tunes to life in the intimate setting of a lovely historic church. The Alhambra Orchestra is Miami’s community orchestra, presenting live classical performances in affordable, convenient venues. Details: Sunday, March 16, 7:30 pm., Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables. Free, no tickets or reservations needed. For questions or to request special accommodations, contact Alhambra Orchestra at (305) 668-9260, email [email protected] |
| Calendar entry: “From Folk to Classical” – Members of Alhambra Orchestra perform lively folk and folk-inspired music from Europe and the Americas. Sunday, March 16, 7:30 pm., Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables. Free, no tickets or reservations needed. For questions or to request special accommodations, contact Alhambra Orchestra at (305) 668-9260, email [email protected]. With a mission to connect and enrich Miami’s community through music, the Alhambra Orchestra stands out as a beacon of musical excellence and cultural enrichment. Our commitment to showcasing classical music through accessible performances not only delights audiences but also contributes to the cultural vibrancy of Miami. https://alhambraorchestra.org/ |
Dr. Daniel Andai
Dean of Music, violin
Daniel Andai is concertmaster, frequent soloist and guest conductor of The Miami Symphony Orchestra. He was also concertmaster and frequent soloist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas in New York with whom he recorded the Billboard’s highly rated SONY Classical CD and made televised solo appearances for a crowd of millions during Mexico’s Bicentennial celebrations at the Angel of Independence. He has held concertmaster positions with orchestras in Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, and France, performed in the sections of the New York Philharmonic and the Miyazaki Festival Orchestra in Japan, and worked closely with members of the Emerson, Vermeer, Cassatt, and Miami String Quartets, and the New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Metropolitan Opera, Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, New York City Ballet and New York City Opera, among others. Daniel Andai is the Artistic Director of the Killington Music Festival in Vermont and former violin professor at the University of Texas Pan American where he also chaired the Marialice Shivers Endowment in Fine Arts. He has served on the faculties of Miami Dade College and New World School of the Arts, and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami, Master of Music and professional studies degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree cum laude from Lynn University Conservatory of Music. He received the High School Diploma from New World School of the Arts High School.
