Concert Details:

• Date: January 22, 2025
• Time: Pre-concert discussion at 7 PM, Concert at 7:30 PM
• Venue: The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

Featured Performers:

• Laura Schwendinger, guest composer
• Amernet String Quartet, Artist-in-Residence Ensemble at FIU

Join us for an extraordinary evening of avant-garde music as we celebrate the 28th anniversary of the New Music Miami Festival (NMMF)! This special opening concert will feature the innovative works of guest composer Laura Schwendinger, alongside the renowned Amernet String Quartet, FIU's Artist-in-Residence Ensemble. The evening begins with a captivating pre-concert discussion at 7 PM, offering exclusive insights into the creative processes behind these musical masterpieces.

About NMMF: For 28 years, NMMF has been at the forefront of avant-garde music, presenting exceptional compositions and performances in the heart of Miami. Our festival showcases trailblazing composers and boundary-pushing performers from around the globe, many of whom engage directly with FIU students and audiences to discuss their work.

Performances are held every Wednesday at The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, with pre-concert discussions starting at 7 PM. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, all festival discussions and concerts are free to the public. For more information, visit nmmf.fiu.edu.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience cutting-edge music and engage with the artists who are shaping the future of the genre. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of innovation and creativity at the New Music Miami Festival! Mark your calendars and be part of this extraordinary musical journey!

Thank You to Our Sponsors: With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach, FIU-Mana Wynwood, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at FIU, the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, and FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios. The Avalon Hotel is the official host hotel for the festival.