Deniza Dërdovski was born in Prizren, Kosovo in 1990. She started to play the piano at age of 9 with her first piano professor Indira Çipa. During her education with Dr. Çipa, Deniza started her solo recital career at a young age of 14, followed with many competitions, masterclasses and concerts in Kosovo and abroad.
In 2012 Deniza started her bachelor degree at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, State Conservatory in Istanbul, Turkey with virtuoso pianist Dr. Hülya Tarcan. During her studies in Istanbul with Tarcan, she was also coached by Elif Gökçe Türkili and Birce Arslan to specialize in Chopin Etudes and Beethoven Sonatas.

In 2017 Ms. Dërdovski was accepted to Central Michigan University as a master’s degree student with a full graduate assistantship in piano performance where she studied with Dr. Alexandra Mascolo-David. During her studies at CMU, Deniza was exposed to many music conferences and elective classes where she also discovered her entrepreneurial skills.
In 2019 after finishing her master’s degree, she moved to Miami, Florida and started her company “Miami Elite Music” focused on teaching piano to all levels and ages, and weekly performances. In meanwhile proceeding her academic career at Miami Dade College as Music Coach.

Deniza throughout her journey as a pianist has attended many international masterclasses such as Royal Birmingham Conservatory Piano Masterclass and Concerts, International Pera Piano Festival, Gümüşlük International Music Festival, Miami International Piano Festival where she worked with world renown pianists that shaped her artistry.
Deniza is an active member of Florida Music Education Association, Miami Chopin Foundation and Steinway Educational Partnership Program.

Audience, musicians, and students are drawn to her vibrant and soulful performances, engaging personality, and professionalism.
Passionate about sharing her music, knowledge and experience, Deniza has been working on her biggest project, 1st Piano Festival “Masterclass with the Masters” as she invited her most influential ‘piano masters’ from around the world to lecture and perform with her in Kosovo as a form of giving back to her home country and its extraordinary talented musicians. Deniza’s goal with her first piano festival is to inspire students not only by demonstrating how to play but also providing lectures, recitals and resources to help students navigate their path in their careers after graduation.

Oboe and English horn soloist Dr. Kendra Hawley has performed internationally as a chamber, opera, ballet, theater, and orchestral musician. A member of Nu Deco Ensemble, Palm Beach Opera, Miami City Ballet, and South Florida Symphony among others, Kendra was previously Assistant Principal Oboe and English Horn Soloist with the Orquesta Filharmonica de Santiago, Chile. She is the Artistic Director of Tesserae Collective, a chamber music collective dedicated to bringing chamber music to life in intimate, accessible, and interactive experiences for all ages.

Summer music festival appearances include Silicon Valley Music Festival, National Repertory Orchestra, Amherst Early Music Festival, Eastern Music Festival, and the Opera, Theatre, and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy.
She attended Interlochen Arts Academy, Arizona State University, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Lynn University, and Stonybrook University. Her primary teachers include Pedro Díaz, Joseph Robinson, Mark Ostoich, Martin Schuring, Daniel Stolper, and Petrea Warneck.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Hawley is Adjunct Oboe Professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Palm Beach State College, and maintains several Artist in Residence positions across South Florida as well as a competitive private studio.

Adam Chefitz was a teenage piano prodigy who at 17 learned to read music and shortly thereafter began studying virtuoso repertoire. At 18, he played the Presto-Finale from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” live on WTMI Classical Radio, with on-the-air praise from James Judd, then conductor of the Florida Philharmonic. 

He studied music at the Claremont Colleges in Los Angeles, where for his graduation recital he performed Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” and Liszt’s “Totentanz”, and where he won the the Rudolph Polk Memorial Award in Music made possible by an endowment from Jascha Heifetz and Gregor Piatigorsky. He continued his studies at the Aspen Music Festival and School and IES Vienna. 

During his time with the piano faculty at the SOBE Institute of the Arts, he gave the world premiere of Carson Kievman’s Geneva on Tuesday and the American premiere of Robert Chumbley’s Brahmsiana II.

Vittoria Verrone was born in the picturesque city of Como, Italy, where her passion for music and singing started at a young age. She pursued her education by obtaining a Diploma in Jazz Vocals from Civici Corsi di Jazz di Milano, Italy. 

Vittoria’s impressive vocal ability led her to work extensively as a vocalist for a number of renowned Italian musicians and singers, contributing to a variety of performances and studio recordings. She showcased her unique and dynamic vocal range on various Italian television broadcasts, reaching a national audience. 

With experience in Gospel Chorus, Vocals, and Soul Music, Vittoria has established herself as a versatile performer with a strong and dynamic vocal range. She also collaborated with the Omnia Orchestra, directed by Maestro Bruno Sartori, integrating her jazz vocals with classical orchestration to create unique and engaging performances.

Her talent and hard work have earned her spots in some of the most esteemed jazz festivals in Italy. She has participated in the “Iseo Jazz” Festival, where she performed to a discerning audience of jazz aficionados. She also showcased her vocal talent to a large audience at the esteemed “Bergamo Jazz” festival. Vittoria’s participation in the high-profile “Break in Jazz” festival in Milano contributed to its reputation as one of the leading jazz festivals in Italy.

Felicia Besan was born in Moldova into a family of musicians and her passion for music and the arts was nurtured from a young age. She started studying the viola at the age of 10, under the guidance of her mother. Felicia later attended the George Enescu National Music School in Romania and then moved to the United States to continue her musical education. She has won numerous national and international competitions while in Romania and participated in music festivals in the United States, France, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. Felicia is an alumna of Lynn Conservatory of Music class of 2011, 2013, and 2015, where she studied with Ralph Fielding. An avid chamber music player, Felicia’s string quartet was one of the winners of the Lynn Conservatory Chamber Music Competition and the quartet was featured in the Miami Mainly Mozart Festival in May 2015. Felicia is currently violist of the Delray String Quartet and a performing artist with Palm Beach Symphony and Florida Grand Opera. She resides in South Florida with her husband and young daughter.

Patrisa performed on Broadway in NYC with Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, The Thing About Men, The Light in the Piazza and Love Music. She has appeared on television with Andrea Boccelli, The Irish Tenors, Sean Puffy Combs and the SNL Orchestra, and the David Letterman Show. At Radio Music Hall with Bjork, U2, Sting, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra Jr, Cachao, Gloria Estefan, Meatloaf and Jazz at Merkin Hall and Dreaming the Duke at the Kennedy Center with Nnenna Freelon and Mike Garson, the Tanglewood Jazz Festival, the DC Jazz Festival with Paquito D' Rivera, as well as Hernan Romero.

Tomassini had a musical part in the Netflix series Lillyhammer with Steven Van Zandt, and can be heard on recordings of James Carter, Regina Carter, Michael Jackson, Nnenna Freelon, Papo Vasquez, T.K. Blue, Paul Beaudry, and John Blake.

https://www.patrisatomassini.com

On Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7:30pm, The M building will open its doors to a flamboyant & contrasting performance presented by musimelange. 

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What

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We will explore the extravagance & drama of Baroque music with mezzo-soprano, Amanda Crider* and counter-tenor, Reginald Mobley* accompanied by musimelange artists**. Together they will balance the opposites of the Baroque style for a brilliant and luscious performance. Chef Vincent Catala will transport you to Italy with his creative hors d’œuvres prepared to pair the ornaments & embellishment techniques of the Baroque era followed by everyone’s favorite scrumptious desserts by  EverCook. The pairing of senses will be accompanied by a fresh and light selection of wines offered by Barton & Guestier.

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ACT 1: starts at 7:30pm Enjoy an open wine bar generously offered by Barton&Guestier and connect with Chef Vincent Catala from EverCook who will once again share his love for gastronomy through his creative hors d’oeuvres specially prepared to pair the concert.

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ACT 2: at 8:10pm an evening with Reginald Mobley*, countertenor & Amanda Crider*, mezzo-soprano accompanied by Joe Monticello**, flute –Bryan Hayslett**, cello – Claudia Cagnassone**, violin – Brandon Acker**, guitar.

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ACT 3: After the concert, all your senses will be heightened. You will have the opportunity to get to know the artists around scrumptious desserts by EverCook.

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* The performance of Amanda Crider & Reginald Mobley is made possible by the generosity of Dr. Marvin Sackner ** The performance of the instrumental quartet is made possible by PayCargo  ***Open wine bar generously sponsored by Barton & Guestier.

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Where

The M Building

194 NW 30th st

Miami, FL 33127

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Tickets

$60 RSVP | $65 Regular | $70 at the door | $210 SEASON (4 musimelange)

The price of the ticket includes a concert, hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts. The RSVP price is available until a week before the event. The Regular price is available until the Sunday before the event.

For the second performance of season 9, musimelange, the multi-sensory chamber music series in Miami, welcomes you to experience an intimate evening of beautiful melodies and exhilarating rhythms with vocalists Susana Behar and her amazing ensemble of musicians from around the world! Connecting cultures through music while creating a space of coexistence through artistic expression. 

The concert will be paired with EverCook creative hors d’œuvres & desserts, Barton & Guestier’s delicious selection of wines. 

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Melodies on Monday, February 24 at 7:30pm. in the comfort of the living room in an art gallery: The M Building, nestled in the Wynwood Art District.

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ACT 1: Enjoy an open wine bar offered by Barton & Guestier and connect with Chef Vincent Catala from our exclusive partner EverCook who will once again share his love for gastronomy through his creative hors d’oeuvres specially prepared to pair the concert. 

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ACT 2: will start around 8:10pm. Sit back and relax for an intimate concert of music to soothe the world with vocalist Susana Behar, guitarist Jose Luis de La Paz, percussionist Adolfo Herrera, Iranian setar player Reza Filsoofi & violinist Daniela Padron.

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ACT 3:  After the concert, all your senses will be in harmony and it will be time for gourmet desserts by EverCook and a degustation of decadent flavorful chocolates by BON Chocolatier to know the artists. 

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* The musical performance is made possible by the generosity of PayCargo ** Open wine bar generously sponsored by Barton & Guestier. 

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Where

The M Building

194 NW 30th st

Miami, FL 33127

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Tickets

$60 RSVP | $65 Regular | $70 at the door | $210 SEASON (4 musimelange)

The price of the ticket includes a concert, hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts. The RSVP price is available until a week before the event. The Regular price is available until the Sunday before the event.

Happy New Year!! Are you ready for another season of multi-sensory concerts at The M Building?

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musimelange, Miami’s premier classical music and gastronomic chamber music series, proudly presents Diamonds, season 9 opening concert on Monday, January 27, 7:30pm, at The M Building.

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ACT 1: Enjoy an open wine bar generously offered by Barton & Guestier and connect around one-of-a-kind hors d’oeuvres with Chef Vincent Catala from our 2020 exclusive partner: EverCook.

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ACT 2: Our own musimelange’s gems,  Konstantin Soukhovetski, Anne Chicheportiche and Ashley Garritson will present to you a melange of their favorite masterworks representing the unbreakable strength of diamonds from Rachmaninoff to Polina without forgetting Konstantin’s own transcriptions of ABBA.

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ACT 3: After the concert, chef Vincent Catala presents a farandole of sweet wonders.

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* The musical performance is generously sponsored by  PayCargo

** Wine tasting generously sponsored by Barton & Guestier.

***Piano generously sponsored by dr. Fred Jonas.

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Where

The M Building

194 NW 30th st

Miami, FL 33127

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Tickets

$60 RSVP | $65 Regular | $70 at the door | $210 SEASON (4 musimelange)

The price of the ticket includes a concert, hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts. The RSVP price is available until a week before the event. The Regular price is available until the Sunday before the event.