Vizcaya Live | Toomai String Quintet

Toomai String Quintet brings a fresh, global perspective to chamber music at the historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens!
About this Event


GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

Outdoor, Standing Room Tickets| Enjoy the concert on Vizcaya's waterfront terrace

Regular Pricing: $20 for adults (ages 13+); $10 for children (ages 6–12); FREE for children 5 and under

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Joining tradition and innovation, the Toomai String Quintet brings a fresh, global perspective to chamber music. Known for its dynamic arrangements and commitment to expanding Latin American string repertoire, this award-winning ensemble delivers electrifying performances that bridge cultures and genres. From Brazilian choro to Cuban classical works, the group’s sound is as adventurous as it is refined. This evening's performance features music by Israel "Cachao" López, Tito Puente, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Tania León, and more.

• Hermeto Pascoal — Garrote *
• Ernesto Lecuona — Zambra Gitana *
• Isaac Albéniz — El Puerto *
• Heitor Villa-Lobos — Choros No. 5, "Alma Brasileira" *
• Chiquinha Gonzaga — Passos no Choro ++
• Gisela Hernández — Guajira *
• Israel "Cachao" López — Cunde Echa un Pie *
• Tania León — Tumbao *
• Manuel Ponce — La Barca del Marino *
• Milton Nascimento — Cais ++
• Leo Brouwer — Música Incidental Campesina *
• Milton Nascimento — Ponta de Areia *
• Tito Puente — El Cayuco *

* arr. Andrew Roitstein | ++ arr. Hamilton Berry

Karla Donehew-Pérez & Suliman Tekalli, violin; Kayla Williams, viola; Hamilton Berry, cello; Andrew Roitstein, bass

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PRESERVATION IN PROGRESS
To ensure Vizcaya Museum and Gardens remain beautiful, safe, and accessible for another 100 years, we are actively restoring and reinforcing key areas of the estate. As a result, portions of the Main House and Gardens may be temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding and invite you to explore how we’re investing in Vizcaya’s future here.

The Toomai String Quintet is an ensemble devoted to playing a variety of musical traditions from around the world, creating its own string arrangements, and commissioning new works. The award-winning group has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, 92Y, and The Phillips Collection, among others; and has concertized throughout the U.S. with "electrifying performances that bridge cultures and genres" (Carnegie Hall). Dedicated to expanding the Latin American chamber music repertoire, Toomai has arranged or commissioned over 30 works by Latin American composers, and its two albums Cuerdas Cubanas (2018) and Passos Brasileiros (2024) have garnered critical acclaim. Formed at the Juilliard School in 2007, the Toomai String Quintet aspires to cultivate a sense of curiosity and discovery by searching for a diverse array of music and sharing it with its audience.