Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Rhapsody in Blue
Vyacheslav Gryaznov and the Art of Piano Transcription

WHERE

The Gallery at the Betsy Hotel (Enter the property at 1433 Collins Avenue for the venue. If you are valet parking, enter at 1440 Ocean Drive).

ABOUT THE EVENT

This special event features pianist, arranger, and composer Vyacheslav Gryaznov in George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, performed with Gryaznov’s own G-Phil Virtual Orchestra—an innovative project that brings the color and sweep of orchestral collaboration into an intimate recital setting.

The program also includes selections from Gryaznov’s acclaimed piano transcriptions, showcasing the artistry that has made him one of today’s most distinctive pianist-arrangers.

A graduate of the Moscow Conservatory and Yale School of Music, a Schott-published artist, and the author of more than 40 concert arrangements, Gryaznov brings dazzling virtuosity, imagination, and a rare symphonic sense of the piano to this Betsy performance.

PROGRAM

George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
performed with the G-Phil Virtual Orchestra

Plus selections from Gryaznov’s own celebrated piano transcriptions

MORE

Make it a complete cultural day at The Betsy. Start with a leisurely brunch at LT Steak & Seafood, then join us at 4 PM for the Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: Vyacheslav Gryaznov, piano - RHAPSODY IN BLUE. After the performance, keep the celebration going with live music — reserve a table in The Piano Bar to enjoy Latin Jazz until 11 PM with Edgar Pantoja and Gabriel Placido.

Your ticket includes the 4 PM concert ; all other dining and music offerings are additional.

PARKING OPTIONS:

1. Miami Beach Municipal Parking Garage

📍Location: 1301 Collins Avenue, located one block west of Ocean Drive.

Rates: This garage is known for being affordable and can be used for shorter periods.

Access: 0.2 miles (2-minute walk) It is a quick and easy walk to The Betsy from the garage

2. Street parking

Metered street parking is available on Ocean Drive and surrounding streets.

Rates: The meters operate from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. and cost $4 per hour.

3. Valet

📍Location: 1440 Ocean DriveBetsy's own LT Steak & Seafood Restaurant offers valet parking

Rates: Standard rate for the first four hours of parking is $20

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