Music in Beautiful Spaces: Mendelssohn & Clarke - Coral Gables

Join us for "Music in Beautiful Spaces" a unique celebration that unites classical music enthusiasts and cultural event seekers. Presented by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble this event showcases 19th and 20th-century composers in two iconic locations in Miami.

Dates & Venues:

- April 5 2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM All Soul’s Episcopal Church

- April 6 2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM St. Phillips Episcopal Church

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for classical music fans music students and anyone seeking a cultural experience in Miami. Whether local or visiting celebrate these compositions in a memorable setting.

Why Attend?

- Witness world-class performances in acoustically and aesthetically inspiring settings.

- Connect with fellow classical music lovers and members of the Miami community.

- Celebrate the rich cultural contributions of 19th and 20th-century composers.

About the Composers

Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847) was a German composer and pianist of the early Romantic era who was known as Fanny Hensel after her marriage. Her compositions include a piano trio a piano quartet an orchestral overture four cantatas more than 125 pieces for the piano and over 250 lieder most of which were unpublished in her lifetime. Although lauded for her piano technique she rarely gave public performances outside her family circle. In 1847 an anonymous critic in the Neue Berliner Musikzeitung found in the trio “...broad sweeping foundations that build themselves up through stormy waves into a marvelous edifice. In this respect the first movement is a masterpiece and the trio most highly original.” Angela Mace Christian refers to the piece in Grove Music Online as "one of her most impressive chamber works.”

Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) was a British-American classical composer and violist best known for her chamber music featuring the viola. She is considered one of the most important British composers in the interwar period between World War I and World War II and the most distinguished British female composer of her generation. Born in England (of a German mother and an American father) Rebecca Clarke claimed both British and American nationalities and spent substantial periods of her long life in the United States where she permanently settled after World War II. Although Clarke's output was not large her work was recognized for its compositional skill and artistic power.

Musical Selections:

- Fanny Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor Op. 11 (1846-47) - 25 minutes

- Rebecca Clarke Piano Trio in Eb major (1921) - 25 minutes

Special Features:

- Live performances by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble

- Q&A session and meet-and-greet with musicians

Experience the wonderful works of Fanny Mendelssohn and Rebecca Clarke live in Miami. Secure your tickets today and be part of a unique moment that melds historical tradition with contemporary artistry.

Special Info

Always free for students! Special pricing for Senior Citizens also.

Host or Publisher South Beach Chamber Ensemble