Stranahan House Museum – 335 SE 6^th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

“11^th Guest” performances are produced in South Florida’s most prestigious museums, galleries, private estates, and universities.  Performances are taped before a select VIP audience of ten and the eleventh guest are global participants viewing the performance from the comfort of their own homes.

 South African cellist, Jacques-Pierre Malan is taking the classical world by storm with his unparalleled performances, innovative projects, and uncompromising dedication to energizing and uplifting both audiences and musicians alike. His initiatives have landed him on stages across the world from Africa to the USA. Serving as an ambassador for South African classical musicians within the USA, Malan works tirelessly as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician, as well as a dedicated teacher and program coordinator.

Hailed by The Washington Post for his “poised and imaginative playing,” Filipino-American pianist and Steinway Artist Victor Santiago Asuncion has appeared in concert halls around the world as a recitalist and concerto soloist.  He played his orchestral debut at the age of 18 with the Manila Chamber Orchestra, and his New York recital debut in Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in 1999. 

Multiple Emmy Award Winner Maestro Alberto Bade, is tonight’s Special Guest Host.  He has established an outstanding global reputation and is best known for his charismatic stage presence. He currently works as Director of Orchestral Studies at Miami Dade College (MDC) where he also serves as conductor of the MDC Symphony Orchestra.  He has also been named  Maestro of  the soon to be revived Miami Philharmonic Orchestra.