Vizcaya Live | The Apple of their Eyes by Palaver Strings

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS | On sale at noon on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Indoor Courtyard Seating (Direct, Live Experience)| Enjoy the concert inside Vizcaya’s historic Main House, with an up-close view of the musicians and live acoustic sound. Includes:

• Guaranteed indoor seating in the elegant courtyard
• The best view of the live performance
• Access to explore Vizcaya’s Main house and Gardens before or after the show

Regular Pricing: $20 for adults (ages 13+); $10 for children (ages 6–12); FREE for children 5 and under

Outdoor Seating (Video Experience) | Enjoy a live stream of the concert, outdoors on Vizcaya's waterfront terrace. Includes:

• Guaranteed outdoor seating on the scenic, waterfront terrace
• A live stream of the indoor performance, outdoors at a discounted rate
• Access to explore Vizcaya's Gardens before or after the show.

Regular Pricing: $5 for adults (ages 13+); $5 for children (ages 6–12); FREE for children 5 and under. This ticket type does NOT include access inside of the Main House.

Early Bird Special | Save 20% off regular pricing when you purchase before noon on Wednesday, March 4.

Accessibility & Community Support | Complimentary will-call tickets for SNAP or WIC beneficiaries, U.S. military veterans and active duty servicemembers.

• Pre-registration is required, subject to ticket availability.
• Proof of enrollment or service must be shown at the gate for entry.
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Late Entry Pricing | We recommend you purchase tickets in advance for the best price and a smooth arrival experience. If available, tickets at the gate may be purchased online for an additional $10 per ticket for Adults (13+) and Children (6-12).

Eventbrite fees are not refundable. Refunds must be made through Eventbrite at least 24 hours prior to the event start time.

The Apple of Their Eyes

This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe. We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.

Before the concert, explore Vizcaya’s waterfront gardens at sunset—an inspiring setting for a celebration of culture, artistry, and community.

Scheduled Program

• 7:00 p.m. | Doors Open, Explore Main House (Indoor Seating Ticketholders only) & Gardens (All ticket types)
• 7:30 p.m. | Performance (60 minutes)

Repertoire:

Mother and Child for String Orchestra (1943) - William Grant Still (1895-1978) 8’

Prelude for Piano (1946) - Julia Perry (1924-1979) arr. Roger Zahab (arranged 2020) 3’

Romance for Violin and String Orchestra (n.d.) - Edmund Thornton Jenkins (1894-1926), arr. Tuffus Zimbabwe 6’

Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra (1919) - Edmund Thorton Jenkins (1894-1926), arr. Tuffus Zimbabwe 7’

Sonata da Chiesa (1992) - Hailstork, Adolphus (b.1941) 20’

Sonata No.2 for Violin and Piano (1923-1927) - Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), arr. Mladen Miloradovic

II.Blues: Moderato 6’

VIZCAYA MEMBERS | Early access begins at noon on February 12

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