National Symphony Orchestra
Join the NSO at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, celebrating the spirit of America with the world premiere of American Promise, a special commission by Karen LeFrak, alongside additional works honoring the nation’s musical heritage.
Las Vegas Philharmonic
Karen LeFrak’s Miami Guitar Concerto is featured with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, performed by GRAMMY-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin and conducted by Tamara Dworetz, alongside classical favorites at The Smith Center.
National Symphony Orchestra
Join the NSO for the second performance of American Promise at the Kennedy Center, a special commission by Karen LeFrak, paired with additional works celebrating America’s musical heritage.
Miami Symphony Orchestra
The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents American Promise at Knight Concert Hall, featuring the music of Karen LeFrak in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Led by Maestro Eduardo Marturet, the program highlights a vibrant mix of new and classic works, reflecting the spirit and diversity of American music.
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra presents Miami Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra by Karen LeFrak, featuring GRAMMY-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin. Conducted by Matthew Kraemer.
Aspen Music Festival and School
GRAMMY-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin and conductor Elizabeth Schulze present the Miami Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra at the Aspen Music Festival, along with two other chamber works by LeFrak: Habanera Nights and Urban Tango.
Northwest premiere at the Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival
GRAMMY-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin headlines the 2025 Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival with the Northwest premiere of Karen LeFrak’s Miami Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra.
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
The Festival’s cherished free Family Concert program features Karen LeFrak‘s delightful Sleepover at the Museum, an accessible and charming story for audiences of all ages.
Miami Symphony Orchestra
The Miami Symphony Orchestra performs Karen LeFrak’s full-orchestra version of Glory, originally composed for brass and percussion.
National Symphony Orchestra: In Your Neighborhood
The NSO presents an evening of timeless favorites by Beethoven, Strauss, and Copland—paired with vibrant dance rhythms inspired by tango, Andean folk, Argentinian ballet, and African American juba! This community celebration also features Karen LeFrak’s “SPACE” and Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon’s fiery tribute to Beethoven, Fate Now Conquers. Conducted by Steven Reineke, with mezzo soprano Marquita Cooper as the soloist.
Alberta Ballet Winter Gala
Timeless grace and modern brilliance in one enchanting evening.
Space (DEA)
Choreography: Maria Konrad
Music: Karen LeFrak
Dancers: Jolie Rose Lombardo and Yaroslav Khudych
Alberta Ballet Winter Gala
Timeless grace and modern brilliance in one enchanting evening.
Space (DEA)
Choreography: Maria Konrad
Music: Karen LeFrak
Dancers: Jolie Rose Lombardo and Yaroslav Khudych
National Sawdust
Sharon Isbin, guitar
Forrest Eimold, piano
Jeffrey Ziegler, cello
Javier Diaz, Mariana Rodriguez, Rolando Morales and Victor Pablo García-Gaetán, percussion
Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Elizabeth Askren, conductor
Composer Portrait: program featuring works for solo piano, chamber ensemble, and the New York Premiere of the Miami Guitar Concerto. Featuring performances by Sharon Isbin, Forrest Eimold, Jeffrey Zeigler, Javier Diaz, Mariana Rodriguez, Rolando Morales, Victor Pablo García-Gaetán, and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s.
International Classical Bridge Music Festival
International Classical Bridge Music Festival presents
Prelude for 8 celli (Korean premiere)
Miami Symphony Orchestra (World Premiere!)
Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) presents the world premiere of Karen’s Miami Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra (a MISO commission) performed by Sharon Isbin
National Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
Pageant, Lonely Brass and Wisdom
National Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet at Union Market
World Premiere by National Symphony Orchestra
“Bailamos” from Miami Concerto for Guitar and Symphony Orchestra
Bravissimo International Festival
Sleepover at the Museum comes to life with ballet dancers
Romantico – World Premiere
Miami Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere of “Romantico”
National Symphony Orchestra (2 PM)
Sleepover at the Museum (Sensory-friendly performance)
Chamber Music Performed by Miro Chakaryan & Sonja van Zyl
Chamber music by Karen LeFrak alongside works by Mozart, Brahms, Rachmaninov, Bloch, Boulanger, von Vecsey, Ernst, Wieniawski, and Piazzola
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra performs Karen LeFrak’s Gravity for solo cello and string ensemble.
American Composers Orchestra
ACO performs Daybreak and When as part of ACO’s Friends and Family, a chamber concert that features ACO musicians performing works by a broad array of composers, many of whom are near and dear to the orchestra.