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Music and art in unison. Concerts in a new light.
SEASON X 2023-24
Loves Magic
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
May 16, 2024
Jesse Blumberg, baritone
Anna Fateeva, piano
Jacob Buhler, violin
Connor Chaikowsky, violin
Bradley Parrimore, viola
Kamila Dotta, cello
The performance featured a collection of classical and contemporary musical works by various composers, including pieces by Erich Korngold, Fernando Obradors, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Florence Price. Additionally, the program included selections from Ricky Ian Gordon’s "Green Sneakers," arranged by Leilehua Lanzilotti.
Nice Work
If You Can Get It
Oolite Arts
March 10, 2024
Jamal Moore, Bass-Baritone
Anna Fateeva, Piano
Misha Vitenson, Violin
Avi Nagin, Violin
Michael Klotz, Viola
Jason Calloway, Cello
Kelsey Gallagher, Clarinet
Chad Goodman, Conductor
In collaboration with Oolite Arts, Nice Work If You Can Get It was a curated music performance inspired by Alberto Checa's multi-disciplinary visual art exhibition "Amidst Twin Suns". The concert featured a diverse selection of pieces, including works by George Gershwin, Frédéric Rzewski, and various spiritual arrangements, as well as the world premiere of "Work Monologues: i. Futility (2023)".
10th Anniversary Celebration
LnS Gallery
November 17, 2023
Amanda Crider, soprano
Keith Phares, baritone
Anna Fateeva, piano
The IlluminArts 10th Anniversary Celebration brought together music, visual art, and community in a special evening at LnS Gallery. Sponsored by LnS Gallery, Vinteca Miami, and Aphrodise Charmat, the event featured performances by founder Amanda Crider, baritone Keith Phares, and pianist Anna Fateeva. Surrounded by the gallery's contemporary art exhibition, guests enjoyed an evening celebrating ten years of IlluminArts' artistic collaborations, immersive performances, and lasting impact on Miami's cultural landscape.
Songs of the Night
Oolite Arts
October 23, 2023
Chris Friday, Visual Artist
Aundi Marie Moore, Soprano
Florida Memorial University Ambassador
Chorale
Kevin Wayne Bumpers, Piano
Aaron Merritt, Cello
Organized in collaboration with Oolite Arts, the event featured a curated musical lineup that included traditional spirituals, theme songs, and contemporary arrangements. Featured performances were delivered by soprano Aundi Marie Moore, pianist Kevin Wayne Bumpers, cellist Aaron Merritt, and the Florida Memorial University Ambassador Chorale under the direction of Dr. Argarita Johnson-Palavicini. The production integrated the visual arts curation of Laura Novoa and the work of multidisciplinary artist Chris Friday, aligning with IlluminArts' mission to pair site-specific music programs with contemporary art exhibitions to engage the community and highlight social issues.