Four-Day Grand Opening of Carnival Center for the Performing Arts: All-Star Slate of Performers to Headline 'The Concert for Miami' on October 5

MIAMI, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 150 performers will take the stage on October 5 at "The Concert for Miami," the inaugural event celebrating the opening of the Cesar Pelli-designed Carnival Center for the Performing Arts.

The lineup includes Grammy Award winner and Miami's own sound machine Gloria Estefan, world renowned opera singer Jose Carreras, Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters, Latin singing sensation Alejandro Sanz, triple threat actor/director/composer Andy Garcia, Grammy Award-winning trumpet player Arturo Sandoval, Afro-Cuban jazz musician Cachao, Cuban singer Albita and Colombian singer/composer Carlos Vives, among others.

"The Concert for Miami" will highlight the many world-renowned artists who have played a significant role in transforming the city into a global arts and entertainment destination. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Emilio Estefan and hosted by musical legend Quincy Jones, the concert will be held at the 2,200-seat John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall.

There are a limited number of tickets available for purchase for the first three evening performances, October 5, 6 and 7. Call Carnival Center Box Office at (305) 949-6722. Target Globalbeat on Sunday, October 8 is free and open to the public but passes are required for the indoor performances.

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