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September 2026 PULSE | Introducing Our 40th Anniversary Season!
For four decades, Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion has brought extraordinary artists from around the world to Miami, commissioned new works, crossed genres and cultures, and found new ways to bring audiences together through music. Now we celebrate our 40th anniversary with an unforgettable opening night. |
Timeless HarmoniesSaturday, November 7, 2026 | 8 p.m. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Our anniversary season begins with Timeless Harmonies, featuring a world premiere by Emmy Award-winning composer Adam Schoenberg, performed by internationally acclaimed pianists Glen Inanga and Rebeca Omordia, alongside the Amernet String Quartet and guest bassist Paola García. The evening will also celebrate the rich legacy of Black classical composers, bringing together past, present and future for a program worthy of this milestone. |
And That's Only the Beginning...Our 2026–2027 season takes two pianos beyond the expected, bringing them together with strings, flamenco, jazz, spoken word and more. Four programs. Four venues across Miami-Dade. One milestone season that travels across genres, cultures and even the cosmos! Save these dates so you don’t miss the magic.  Capricho Español February 5 & 6, 2027 Sanctuary of the Arts, Coral Gables Flamenco fire meets classical elegance as Madrid’s acclaimed Dúo Scarbó, pianists Laura Scarbó and Cristina Lucio-Villegas, join Spanish dancer África Ramírez for two nights celebrating the music and spirit of Spain.  Bourbon Street Blues March 6, 2027 Pinecrest Gardens Next stop: New Orleans. Curated by Miami’s own Nicole Yarling, Bourbon Street Blues brings together an all-star ensemble featuring Grammy-nominated New Orleans pianist Kyle Roussel and Dranoff Music Director Martin Bejerano for an evening inspired by the sounds of Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair and much more from the Big Easy.  Piano Slam: Beyond Boundaries April 23, 2027 Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables Then, we’re heading beyond Earth itself. Now in its 18th year, Piano Slam launches Beyond Boundaries, bringing together Miami’s top young poets, two pianos, music and space exploration for a cosmic celebration of creativity and discovery. |
Dranoff Impact  The new school year is underway, and Piano Slam is already revving up for a season of creativity and discovery. We recently welcomed educators for our first teacher workshop of the year, introducing them to Beyond Boundaries, this season’s theme connecting music, poetry, astronomy and space exploration. And the response has us ready for liftoff: 96.8% of participating teachers said the workshop provided new and creative ways to inspire their students, while 83.9% said they liked this year’s Beyond Boundaries theme. The momentum continues with our next teacher workshop on November 3, as we prepare to bring Piano Slam back into Miami-Dade classrooms for another year! Help us keep programs like Piano Slam reaching, inspiring and creating new possibilities for Miami-Dade students. Your support makes it possible. Consider making a donation today. |
Around the Community  Miami-Dade County’s public budget hearings are coming up, and it’s important that the arts community makes its voice heard. While Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s proposed budget maintains funding for arts and culture, the budget process is not yet complete. As discussions continue around other County services facing potential cuts, adjustments could still impact cultural funding. Our presence matters. We encourage our community to attend the public budget hearings on September 3 and September 17 at 5:01 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, and show support for continued investment in arts and culture. We would also like to thank Mayor Levine Cava and the Miami-Dade County Commission for recognizing the value that arts and cultural organizations bring to our community. Now, let’s make sure that support remains strong! |
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