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Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion is launching its new season with an exhilarating lineup of concerts in November, February, April and May featuring classical 2 piano repertoire that blends with music from Brazil to West Africa.
Formerly known as Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation, the name change was implemented recently to better reflect the evolution of the organization, which showcases musical fusions of many styles and cultures.
“For years, Dranoff 2 Piano has been shifting from presenting classical piano duos exclusively to embrace the diversity of our South Florida audience, so it was time to make a change,” said Emily Cardenas, new executive director who joined Dranoff in mid-August.
“Now our name mirrors our programming, which we hope to expand in 2026 and beyond.”
True to its roots, Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion opens its season with a classical performance before taking audiences around the world.
Classical Classics: “Back to Beethoven”
Sunday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m.
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in a two-piano arrangement by Franz Liszt performed by internationally celebrated Ukrainian classical stars Olha Chipak and Oleksiy Kushnir with percussion accompaniment. The first half of the program will present classics by Franz Liszt and Maurice Ravel.
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura; Tickets: $65, VIP Seating; $45, General Admission; $5, students.
West African Beats: “One Song”
Sunday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m.
A musical journey through the African diaspora through song and dance featuring Nicole Yarling on vocals and violin, Martin Bejerano and Jim Gasior on piano, and an ensemble of South Florida’s finest performers.
Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; Tickets: $45, VIP Seating; $30, General Admission; $5 students.
Piano Slam: “Music of My Past…Sounds of the Future”
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 7:30 p.m.
A classical/Afropop/spoken word mashup featuring Miami’s aspiring top teen poets, directed by Miami’s own award-winning writer/actor/director Teo Castellanos and performed alongside renowned classical piano duo musicians Jeroen van Veen and Mike Del Ferro and deejay synth player Anthony “Smurfio” Laurencio.
Location TBD; Tickets: free with reservation; $80, VIP seating and After Party.
Latin 2 Piano: “From Rio to Miami”
Friday, May 9, 8 p.m.
Classical, samba, bossa nova, choro, baião, maracatu and jazz, the rich diversity of Brazilian music featuring pianists Thito Camargo and Phil DeGreg who will present works by some of Brazil’s greatest composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pixinguinha, João Gilberto, Hermeto Pascoal, Egberto Gismonti and Milton Nascimento.
Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave. in Coral Gables; Tickets: $45, VIP Seating and Reception; $35, General Admission; $5 students.
Visit dranoff2pianofusion.org for more information or call 305-572-9900.
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