Metamorphosis: Journey of the Human Spirit A Collaboration with the FIU Green School Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 6:00pm Coral Gables Congregational Church 3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 In an exploration of the timeless themes of love, loss, and the journey to self-discovery, spoken word is set against the vibrant and luminous music of Catán’s work to transport us to the interior landscape of the human spirit.
As the first Spanish-language opera commissioned by a major U.S. opera company (Houston Grand Opera, 1996), Catán’s magical realist masterpiece Florencia en el Amazonas invites us to reflect deeply on the human condition—the joys and sorrows of life, our inextricable connection to the natural world and its forces, the mutability of existence, the yearning for redemption, and the hope for transcendence.
Metamorphosis features the glorious voices of Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists and the compelling spoken word of Florida International University scholars. Free with reservation
Spoken and Sung A Collaboration with GableStage Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 7:30pm GableStage at the Biltmore 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas was inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez and his seminal work Love in the Time of Cholera. This conversation pairs excerpts from Catán’s masterpiece, sung by Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists, with excerpts from illuminating works of magical realism performed by actors. There will be further exploration of the Amazon as a common setting for different stories that share similar themes of journey, emotional exploration, and self-discovery. Free with reservation
Sounds of the Rainforest A Collaboration with Pinecrest Gardens Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018, 6:00pm (tour) and 7:00pm (concert) Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156 Start the evening with a tour of Pinecrest Gardens, one of the only natural rainforests in the United States. Enjoy a special lecture on the history of the Amazonian Rainforest, the setting of Florencia en el Amazonas, as well as a concert by FGO Studio Artists. Free with reservation
Ecology of the Rainforest A Collaboration with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 7:30pm Fairchild Tripcal Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156 Experts from the Fairchild staff discuss the preservation of the world’s largest and most biodiverse tropical rainforest. The lecture is followed with highlights from Florencia en el Amazonas performed by members of the Florida Grand Opera Studio. Free with reservation; Click here to reserve
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