"The 21-year journey to the stage of Carson Kievman's opera Hamlet took an important step forward with the premiere of a staged concert version on Friday night at Kievman's SoBe Institute of the Arts in Miami Beach."

"Hamlet's solo monologues are poignantly emotive, the beautiful arioso writing dramatically powerful... the ghost scene is wonderfully eerie... Horatio's final goodnight sweet prince is lyrically potent."

"Kenneth Mattice was a charismatic Hamlet, his fine lyric baritone spinning the often unaccompanied solos effortlessly. Unhinged from the onset, Mattice's prince seemed doomed with every step and utterance. Megan Brus nearly stole the show as Ophelia with her flawless coloratura and compelling portrait of emotional disintegration."

"A strong theatrical crescendo builds from the confrontation of Hamlet and Ophelia through the play within a play and Ophelia's haunting mad scene. Indeed one of Kievman's major accomplishments is turning the usually nondescript character of Ophelia into a strong dramatic persona."

"Elegantly costumed by Angelina Esposito with lighting by Robert Perry that alternates bright glints of color with shadowy effects, Kievman's production effectively utilizes the entire space of the Little Stage Theater, aisles and entrances included. A well-drilled cast presented the score in its best light."

Lawrence Budmen, The Miami Herald / South Florida Classical Review 3/3/12

Besides the critical acclaim that Hamlet brought to SoBe Arts, several performances of this work ignited spontaneous standing ovations! Audience reactions were amazing, including post-show email comments like the following:

“HAMLET was enjoyable from start to finish. The trios and ensemble work were especially brilliant (music and acting). I was moved and also the humor came through which you obviously knew was there. Your direction was spectacular. You should be very proud!”

“Dear SoBe Arts, I just wanted to congratulate Mr. Carson Kievman and all of his actors, lighting director, and staff. My boyfriend and I never expected such an outstanding production. The theater was cozy and we felt as if it were a private show. Too bad we went on the last day and can’t tell our family and friends. Being there reminded us of the great gift of theater actors and how they can bring to life a play that is centuries old. Congratulations and thank you very much.”

At long last, “Hamlet” opera will get its premiere - Knight Arts 2/29/12

SoBe Arts' Hamlet: Iambic Pentameter Meets the Modern Day Opera - Miami New Times 2/22/12

Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera World Premiere - Miami Herald 2/19/12

SoBe Arts to Present the World Premiere of Carson Kievman's HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera - Theatermania 1/31/12

SoBe Arts Presents The World Premiere Of HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera - Broadway World 1/31/12

HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera Press Release - 1/31/12

Spotlighting Corigliano, the SoBe Arts string festival closes in grand style - Lawrence Budmen, South Florida Classical Review 12/11/11

American Masterworks String Festival - James Cubby, MiamiArtZine 12/11/11

Haimovitz serves up a tour de force performance at string festival - Dorthy Hindman, South Florida Classical Review 12/10/11

Kashkashian delivers an envelope-pushing program at SoBe string festival - Lawrence Budmen, South Florida Classical Review 12/08/11

Violist masterfully performs challenging program - The Miami Herald 12/08/11

SoBe Institute of the Arts’ Dr. Carson Kievman Announces Amazing Schedule - ENV Magazine 12/08/11

The dynamic Lara St. John opens SoBe Arts’ festival with a populist program - Lawrence Budmen, South Florida Classical Review 12/07/11

Lara St. John - Anna Collins, MiamiArtZine 12/07/11

Dynamic violinist Lara St. John opens SoBe string festival - The Miami Herald 12/07/11

SoBe Arts Launches Ambitious String Festival - The Miami Herald 11/4/11

SoBe Arts American Masterworks Festival - Around Town Magazine 11/1/11

Classical starpower in the spotlight for SoBe Arts string festival - South Florida Classical Review 11/30/11

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MasterMind Awards 2012 Take Wing - Miami New Times 11/30/11

Corigliano to be composer in residence for SoBe Arts’ American music festival - Lawrence Budmen, South Florida Classical Review 11/10/11
John Corigliano Leads SoBe Arts American Masterworks String Festival - Broadway World 11/9/11

The SoBe Arts Chamber Ensemble will perform music of Bach.. - Greg Stepanich, Knight Arts 11/5/11

SoBe Arts Presents “I’ll Be Bach” for Sleepless Night - Soflanights 11/5/11

SoBe Arts I’ll Be Bach on Sleepless Night MB 11/5/11- Soul fo Miami

Matt Haimovitz plays Bach at Occupy Wall Street (Oct. 16) - Alex Ross, The New Yorker Magazine

Daniel Pearl Concert "Harmony for Humanity" Press Release

Classical music season brings big names - Miami Herald 9/18/11

Composer Corigliano to guest at SoBe Arts string fest - Knight Arts 9/2/11

SoBe Institute of the Arts Welcomes New Directors - Press Release

LeRoy Schecter Makes Grand Gesture For SoBe Arts - Broadway World.com

Carson Kievman, South Beach's Pied Piper of Culture - Miami Escapes 6/2011

Angel Perez Performs in memory of Maestro Robert Raines - Miami Beach News 6/2/11

SoBe Arts Presents Angel Perez in Recital - Soul of Miami 6/3/11

Free Piano Recital - Miami on the Cheap 6/2/11

Tales of Power - Flavorpill Miami

SoBe Arts / Palm Island Fundraiser video (Oct 2010) - Fusion en Miami

SoBe Arts Renowned Arts Institute in the Heart of Miami Beach - South Florida's Guide

Theater has never been so reasonable or original Ray Breslin, Collins Park

Great great stuff this Tales of power show everyone!! unbelievable set design, acting,
directing & music of course!! defin a can't miss! Eva Leung, Facebook

SoBe Arts Presents "Tales of Power" - Myami Magazine 4/25/11

"Tales of Power" - limited run for 7 nights of an amazing music/theater experience! - Yelp 5/5/11

Events > Tales of Power > Miami Beach, Florida - CBS 5/04/11

SoBe Arts Announces Tales of Power - Broadway World 4/21/11

SoBe Arts Presents Tales of Power - Soul of Miami 4/15/11

Free Piano Concert - Miami on the Cheap 4/12/11

Bollywood at SoBe Arts - Nickelodeon ParentsConnect 3/31/11

Free Musical Event at SoBe Arts - Miami on the Cheap 3/31/11

SoBe Institute salutes American music masters - Knight Arts 2/25/11

Beautiful Dreamers - SoFlaNights 2/24/11

Free arts lecture, concert - Miami on the Cheap 2/22/11

Evan Handler on Ricky Gervais' Sex and the City Crack: "I Would Have Laughed, Too." -NBC Miami 2/2/11

A Trip to Acapulco - The Feast (NBC Miami) 1/31/11