FIU Orchestral Masterworks: Concerto Competition Winners Concert

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with the FIU Symphony Orchestra as they present the Concerto Competition Winners Concert. Led by the esteemed conductor Javier Jose Mendoza, this exceptional event highlights the remarkable talents of FIU’s finest musicians, including the top performers from this year’s Concerto Competition, in a program of captivating classical masterpieces.

Miguel Misa, a student of Teaching Professor Michael Klotz, claimed first place with his outstanding performance of the first movement of Walton's Viola Concerto, while Catherin Meza, a graduate student of Associate Professor Robert Dundas, earned second place for her exquisite rendition of Dvořák's "Song to the Moon" from Rusalka.

The concert opens with the sparkling "Overture in D Major" by Haydn, a piece brimming with elegance and vivacity that sets the stage for an evening of exceptional performances. Next, revel in the enchanting sounds of Prokofiev's "Classical Symphony," a delightful blend of traditional form and modern harmonic innovation that charms and excites in equal measure.

The highlight of the evening will be the powerful and emotive performance of Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet." This beloved orchestral work, rich with sweeping melodies and dramatic intensity, captures the essence of Shakespeare's timeless tale of love and tragedy.

Host or Publisher FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music