Opera & All-Stars with Bernie Williams, Jonathan Tetelman & Friends

A former New York Yankees All-Star and an internationally acclaimed tenor share the stage for a cross-genre concert that brings opera and professional sports into the same spotlight at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Taking place Wednesday, May 6 at the Knight Concert Hall, Opera & All-Stars With Bernie Williams and Jonathan Tetelman & Friends pairs Bernie Williams, the former Yankees center fielder turned jazz guitarist, with Chilean-American tenor Jonathan Tetelman. Presented by Florida Grand Opera and AllStar Encore, the program explores the parallels between elite athletics and classical performance, highlighting the discipline, resilience and technical mastery required in both fields.

Tetelman has earned international recognition for leading roles at major opera houses and concert halls worldwide. Williams, a classically trained guitarist in addition to his Major League Baseball career, has released several jazz albums and performed at venues including Carnegie Hall. The Miami presentation follows an earlier performance in New York and features additional guest artists performing collaborative repertoire that bridges classical and contemporary styles.

The evening also serves as the closing celebration of Florida Grand Opera’s Voice of Wellness initiative, a program supported by both Tetelman and Williams that explores connections between artistic expression, health and well-being.