FIU Miami GuitART Orchestra
Nov 04, 2025
From: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
The FIU Miami GuitART Orchestra, under the direction of guitarist and composer Mesut Özgen, performs a program that spans Baroque masterworks, contemporary compositions and traditional music from diverse world cultures. The ensemble brings together a large group of guitars to create a rich, orchestral sound that highlights the instrument’s versatility across styles and centuries.
Formed from FIU students, alumni and guest artists, the GuitART Orchestra reflects the collaborative spirit of the university’s guitar program. Özgen is a Turkish-born guitarist, composer and educator whose work bridges classical tradition with contemporary innovation. He has premiered numerous new works for guitar, collaborated with composers internationally and serves as Artistic Director of the Miami International GuitART Festival, a leading platform for guitar performance and education.
FIU Miami GuitART Orchestra takes place Tuesday, November 4 at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center.