The 2014-2015 Season of The Living Artist Concert Series at The Deering Estate at Cutler

(MIAMI, October 2, 2014) – The 2014-2015 Season of the Living Artist Concert Series presents “Living Traditions” at the Deering Estate at Cutler. The season kicks-off with two programs presented by the Deering Estate and the South Florida Chapter of the American Liszt Society: a Piano Master Class on Saturday, October 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a Piano Master Series Concert “A Reincarnation of Liszt” on Sunday, October 26, at 5:30 p.m.

The Living Artist Concert Series (LACS) combines ensemble performances with lectures, visual art exhibits, environmental awareness and interpretive programs. It acquaints the public with the best of South Florida's artistic spirit through collaborations with faculty from the University of Miami and Florida International University, principal players of regional, national, and international professional orchestras, top youth performers and national/international guest composers. Concerts are held in the historic Stone House Ballroom - which provides intimate seating for 125 guests, possesses superb natural acoustics for chamber music and offers a perfect environment for the exhibition of visual art.

The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble is comprised of founding members: Jose R. Lopez, piano (Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Florida International University), Ross Harbaugh, cello (University of Miami), and Laura Wilcox, viola. This ensemble came together out of a mutual respect for nature and the beautiful Deering Estate with a love to perform chamber music, work with living composers, and interact with history, nature and other art forms.

Thanks to The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. and Miami-Dade Parks, the ensemble has been able to fulfill a unique partnership with The Deering Estate at Cutler. From different parts of the Americas and sharing in vast musical experiences worldwide, The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble brings its audiences diverse listening experiences. The ensemble is in their eighth season (2014-2015) and through a commitment to education, the ensemble looks forward to presenting public master-classes and lectures for audiences of all ages.

With support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

2014-2015 SEASON “LIVING TRADITIONS”
Sunday Concerts at 5:30 p.m. (Meet-the-Artists Reception at 5:00 p.m.)
Friday Concerts at 7:00 p.m. (Meet-the-Artists Reception at 6:30 p.m.)

Cost: $25 adults and $12 students (K-12 and college with student I.D.)
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233. Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

PIANO MASTER SERIES – “A REINCARNATION OF LISZT”
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Concert at 5:30 p.m.; pre-concert lecture and reception at 5:00 p.m.
World-renowned and South Florida-based powerhouse pianist Kemal Gekic presents an unforgettable evening of pianistic fireworks, including works by Franz Liszt. Presented by South Florida Chapter of the American Liszt Society.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES - “MUSICAL OFFSPRINGS”
Friday, November 21, 2014
Concert at 7:00 p.m.; Meet the Artist reception at 6:30 p.m.
Concert featuring the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble founding members with New World Symphony fellow violinist VivekJayaraman in works written by pivotal musical figures Igor Stravinsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and their sons.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES - “CLASSICAL AMERICA”
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Concert at 5:30 p.m.; Meet the Artist reception at 5:00 p.m.
The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble, with guest violinist Charles Castleman, present works of America’s classical musical legacy - from the late Romantics to the music of Miami-based composer JurajKojs.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES - “THE SCHUBERTIADE OF 2015”
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Concert at 5:30 p.m.; Meet the Artist reception at 5:00 p.m.
The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble, with guest violinist Charles Castleman, present an intimate evening of Viennese treats by Franz Schubert, including the ever popular and irresistible “Trout” quintet.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES – “TRADITION BOUND”
Friday, May 29, 2015
Concert at 7:00 p.m.; Meet the Artist reception at 6:30 p.m.
Guest violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins returns to the Deering Estate to join the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble in a program of Romantic masterpieces by Brahms and Clara Schumann.

MASTER CLASSES AT THE DEERING ESTATE AT CUTLER
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free with Estate admission

Saturday, October 25, 2014 – Piano Master Class
The Deering Estate and the South Florida Chapter of the American Liszt Society present a Piano Master class featuring world-renowned and South Florida based powerhouse pianist Kemal Gekic and top emerging young pianists of South Florida.

Saturday, February 21, 2015 – String Master Class
String Master Class with world-renowned pedagogue, violinist Charles Castleman and top young string players of South Florida.

Saturday, May 30, 2015 – String Master Class
String Master Class with leading American violinist- Kelly Hall and top young string players of South Florida.

About the Deering Estate at Cutler
The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm and a Natural Areas Tour is offered daily at 12:30 pm (October – May). Both the Historic House Tour and the Natural Areas Tour are Free with regular admission to the Estate. DeeringAdventure Tours are also offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate's educational and cultural programs, please visit www.deeringestate.org.