Starburst Concert

Martha/Mary Concerts presents the annual Starburst Concert introducing the best of South Florida’s emerging musical talent. This season’s concert features two outstanding young South Florida musicians on their way to professional careers. Gianna Beckford, formerly a principal violist at Dillard High School now studying at FIU, has performed twice with the New World Symphony in its Side-by-Side program, among many major achievements. Clarinetist Nihar Bhavsar, now studying at University of Miami Frost School of Music, has performed at Carnegie Hall, Sala Sao Paulo, the Kravis Center, and as principal clarinetist at Equity Arc National Pathways Festival Orchestra in Washington DC. Accompanied by Paul Posnak. Great music in a great venue – the art filled La Merced Chapel with its newly installed hand carved ceiling and pews – and working bell towers.