Demian Martinez

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), now in its historic 34th season, is Miami’s hometown professional symphony and a valuable contributor to Miami’s cultural fabric. With 80 professional musicians selected from around the world, MISO represents the exceptional talent and diversity that mirrors South Florida’s international and multicultural richness. With national and world premieres becoming more common, MISO is a source of growing local pride and support. 2020 was a life-changing year. The global pandemic impacted us all negatively, leaving us uncertain of the future. We were shaken by the pandemic, but it only made us stronger than ever before. On July 4th, 2022, Mayor Francis Suárez proclaimed MISO as the official symphony orchestra of the city of Miami! In his statements to the local media, the mayor expressed: “ As a Miamian, I am proud of the wide cultural offer of our city and the Miami Symphony Orchestra is a fundamental part of the local culture”. “ We are extremely honored to receive this recognition and to be acknowledged for our local impact”. Said Maestro Eduardo Marturet The mission of The Miami Symphony Orchestra is to present symphonic music of consistently high-performance standards to a culturally diverse audience, and in a variety of settings and formats, with the aim of educating, engaging, and enriching the community of one of the world’s most international cities. Its new headquarters is located in The Miami Design District, one of the most emblematic areas of the city. The Miami Symphony Orchestra has undoubtedly made history as it positions itself as a solid organization committed to the city of Miami and that will serve as a floor to develop future talents in the area of music and arts; while delighting the citizens of a vibrant city that is constantly changing and evolving in the cultural scene.