In its two-decade history,
Seraphic Fire has become a staple of the local and national arts community. Lauded by Gramophone for its “mellifluous, crystalline artistry,” and called “one of the best excuses for living in Miami” by el Nuevo Herald, Seraphic Fire has gained an international reputation for dynamic, cutting-edge, and historically informed programming that encompasses both secular and sacred literature.
The ensemble’s roster is populated by performers, teachers, and scholars who represent the best of the American school of vocal and instrumental training. Seraphic Fire is led by its founder, Patrick Dupre Quigley.
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Seraphic Fire performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus. Hear the magnificent work brought to life by dynamic performers.
Featured Events
Seraphic Fire presents a FREE community concert entitled Music of the Passion. This soul-stirring concert of works by Gregorio Allegri, Josquin de Prez, Nikolay Kedrov, William Byrd, and others will explore the rich history of choral music and emphasize the centuries-old power of music to elicit introspection. Concerts are FREE, registration is encouraged but not required. Music of the Passion on Sunday, March 30 is presented in collaboration with the Hyacinth Series of Moorings Presbyterian Church. This free concert is made possible by Mel & Barbara VanderBrug. Free admission to concerts in Miami-Dade and Broward counties is made possible with additional support by the Meredyth Anne Dasburg Foundation.
Journey back to 18th-century Italy, where captivating music blossomed in convents. Antonio Vivaldi, the "Red Priest," composed vibrant choral pieces for Venice's cloistered convent and orphanage, the Ospedale della Pietà, including the beloved Magnificat. Across Italy, talented women like Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and Maria Xaveria Perucona crafted ecstatic compositions that raised eyebrows among religious authorities. Join Patrick Dupre Quigley as he leads chorus and period orchestra in this program that offers a peek into the secret lives of 18th-century nuns.
Through 6 mission-driven initiatives, Seraphic Fire offers educational programming for students of all ages.
Blog
Seraphic Fire is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel M. Yanez as the new Executive Director.
In 1993, Elena left Russia and arrived in the United States with a vision of expanding her opportunities in conducting.
Seraphic Fire’s latest studio album, The Apple Tree: Christmas with Seraphic Fire, has debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Traditional Classical Album chart for the week of December 23, 2023.
Nearing the ripe age of 50, Jean-Philippe Rameau, who had served as an organist in provincial cathedrals for most of his life, began writing operas...
Quigley will succeed Opera Lafayette's founder Ryan Brown as Artistic Director beginning in the 2025-2026 season and will continue to serve as Seraphic Fire’s Artistic Director.
