Dranoff 2 Piano and Coral Gables Art Cinema present "Film Goes Classical"

MIAMI - May 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Contact:

Carlene M. Sawyer

Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation

(305)572-9900, carlene@dranoff2piano.org

May 6^th, 2015

For Immediate Release

DRANOFF AND CORAL GABLES ART CINEMA PRESENT “FILM GOES CLASSICAL”

On Sunday, May 17^th at 12:00 pm, Dranoff 2 Piano and Coral Gables Art Cinema present critically-acclaimed pianists DUO Stephanie & Saar, at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, in a concert titled “Film Goes Classical”. This special event begins with a brunch at Noon in the Gables Cinema’s Perrin Plaza, followed by a live two-piano concert of the world-renowned music of Debussy, Shostakovich and Gershwin, as featured in some of the most famous film classics.

The program will feature classical music and images from classic films, such as Claude Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, as heard in 1949’s “Portrait of Jennie” and George Gershwin’s Funny Face from An American in Paris, from the film by the same name. As a special welcoming in the announcement of the 2015 “Bacardi Choice” composer, Manuel Valera, the duo pianists will perform Martin Bejerano’s Fantasia de Tres Mundos for 2 Pianos, the 2014 “Bacardi Choice”.

“Film Goes Classical” will present critically-acclaimed, New York-based duo pianists, Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia, winners of various honors, including the New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs Performance Grant, as well as two consecutive Performing Artist Residencies at the richly innovative Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada.

"The duo gave beautifully understated performances."
       - Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times

"Playing with fizzing technique and élan, [Stephanie and Saar] fused bravura and elegance in perfect measure."
- Larry Budmen, South Florida Classical Review

“Film Goes Classical” takes place on Sunday, May 17^th at 12:00 pm, at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, at 260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Tickets are $75 at the Patron level and $150 at the Benefactor level. For tickets visit www.gablescinema.com or call 786-385-9689. For more information call 305-572-9900.

Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation, Miami’s Gateway to the World of Music

For 29 years, the Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation has been the world’s leading organization to champion exclusively two piano repertoire and artistry. It is the only international foundation, accredited by the World Federation of International Music Competitions, to discover, promote, and award honors to top professional duo piano artists through its competition, commissions, and presentations of duo piano concerts. The Dranoff promotes awareness to a new generation of students of the transformational power of music and the arts through its multi-disciplinary, educational, and inspirational concert program, Piano Slam.

The Dranoff is one of the few world-class performing arts organizations headquartered in Miami-DadeCounty, whose activities span the globe and create recognition abroad of the region’s positive image and commitment to the highest standards of creativity and the arts.

Dranoff also promotes Miami’s City and County as an international cultural destination. It exposes its home audiences to major international artists, thereby creating a cultural bridge to foster universal understanding and respect through music.