Nu Deco Ensemble presents
A Haunted Symphony
Featuring Munir Hossn
Jacomo Bairos | Sam Hyken
Co-Founders & Artistic Directors
Program
Toccata y Fuga // JS Back, arranged by Sam Hyken
Night on Bald Mountain // Mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korskov, arranged by Sam Hyken
Velocity Festivals // Paul Dooley
Fake // Munir Hossn, arranged by Sam Hyken
Narima // Munir Hossn, arranged by Sam Hyken
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Reimagined // Hyken, Lebos, Lopez, Matthews
Who's Who?
Nu Deco Ensemble
Since its inception in 2015, Nu Deco Ensemble has exploded onto Miami’s eclectic musical scene captivating audiences, holistically engaging with its community, and fusing innovative, genre-bending orchestral performances and collaborations with the highest levels of musical artistry. Called a “chamber orchestra for the 21st century” by The New York Times, their performances have featured artists including Wyclef Jean, Allen Stone, Macy Gray, Monsieur Periné, Jacob Collier, and Ben Folds; reimagined orchestral suites of the music of Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, and Aretha Franklin; symphonic masterworks from Bernstein, Stravinsky and Gershwin; and new music from some of today’s most exciting living composers.
Munir Hossn
Munir Hossn is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer whose music defies borders. Raised in Bahia and now based in Miami, Florida, he blends Afro-Brazilian rhythms with jazz, funk, world music, and contemporary grooves, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly innovative.
Throughout his career, Munir has collaborated with renowned artists such as Quincy Jones, Hermeto Pascual, Joe Zawinul, Lee Ritenour, performing on major stages and festivals worldwide. Beyond his virtuosity on bass and guitar, Munir is celebrated for his rhythmic creativity, soulful vocals, and ability to connect cultures through music.
Munir also leads Munir Hossn & Elas, a project featuring an all-female band that highlights female musicianship and diversity on stage. With a growing international following, his work spans live performances, masterclasses, and collaborations that inspire musicians and audiences around the globe
Thank you to our supporters who helped make this performance possible!
Nu Deco Ensemble Personnel
Conductor
Jacomo Bairos
Flute
Benjamin Novotny
Oboe/ English Horn
Kendra Hawley
Clarinet
Ashlee Miller
Bass Clarinet
Stanislav Golovin
Bassoon
Gabriel Beavers
Horn
Chris Komer
Trumpet
Omar Lateef
Trombone
Miguelangel Garcia
Percussion/Timpani
Juanmanuel Lopez
Robert Chapman
Drums/Hand Drums
Brian Lange
Murph Aucamp
Electric Bass
Michael Ramos
Guitar
Aaron Lebos
Piano
Thiago Camargo
Keyboards/Synth
Jason Matthews
Sam Hyken
Concertmaster
Michelle Skinner
Violin II
Abby Young
Viola
Yael Hyken
Cello
Aaron Merritt
Double Bass
Amy Nickler
Production Team
Production Manager
Andres Hernandez
Stage Manager
Adriana Fernandez
FOH Engineer
Chip Williams
Monitor Engineer
Brian Arnaud
A2
Spencer Colucy
Lighting/Video Designer
Jonathan Bulgini
Nu Deco Organization
C.E.O | Co-Artistic Director
Sam Hyken
Conductor | Co-Artistic Director
Jacomo Bairos
VP, Programming & Production
Kristina Villaverde
Director of Audio
Charlton Williams
NXT Director
Michelle Skinner
Personnel Manager
Abby Young
Writing and Production Associate
Simón Martínez
Nu Deco Board of Directors
^ Denotes Executive Committee
Carlton Ford, Chair ^
Ana Mari Ortego, Vice Chair ^
Daniel Baltzegar, Treasurer ^
Carolina Menendez, Secretary ^
Sam Hyken, CEO & Co-Artistic Director ^
Jacomo Bairos, Conductor & Co-Artistic Director ^
Michael Berman ^
Adam Shwartzbaum ^
Nancy Levitt Davis
Jason Goldstrich
Kevin Kwan Louks
Rebekah Monson
Jerra Spence
Alexander Tecle
Thank you to our supporters!
Foundation & Government Supporters
Arison Arts Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
The Cowles Charitable Trust
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council
The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation
This concert was made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners
Corporate Sponsors
Nespresso
Individual Supporters
Dr. Benjamin Abo
Brian Adler
Jacomo Rafael Bairos
Daniel & Katherine Baltzegar
Gerry Barad
Samuel Baum
Lisa & Joe Beal
Elaine Berkowitz
Michael & Melinda Berman
Kathy & Bob Bernstein
Lisa & Bob Better
Beth Bloom & Lyle Stern
Emily Borababy & Adam Einhorn
Jill Braufman & Daniel Nir
Carolina & Christian Crews
Jeffrey Davis & Michael T. Miller
Joan De Pontet
Cristina Dominguez & Michael Grunwald
Patti Elias & Corey Hoffman
Chris Evans
Carol & Robin Faber
Nelly Farra
Anonymous in honor of Rebecca Fishman Lipsey
Matthew Ferrara
Betty & Joe Fleming
Cheriene Floyd
Carlton Ford
Courtney Ford
Denise & Phillip Foreman
Joe & Rachel Furst
Richard French & Jacqueline Greenberg
Seth & Liebe Gadinsky
Marina Ganopolsky
Susan L. Gordon
Dr. Rafael Gosalbez
Mark Gottfried & Karen Milles
Jimmy Graham
Carly Grimm
Patricia Guinn & Jared Lilienstein
Nick Hamann
The Ronald Schrager & Wendy Hart Charitable Foundation
Erica Hartman-Horvitz & Richard Horvitz
Jackie Hassine
Russ Herman & Barbara Schuman
Maggie Hernandez
Mark Henderson & Bruce Wolfe
Rita Holloway
Bonnie Hyken
N. Abraham Issa
Lawrence & Jackie Kamin in honor of Carlton Ford
Ana & Neisen Kasdin
Kristen Khoury
Madeleine Kreitman
Brad Lake
Jacqueline Lalonde
Daniel & Valerie Landis
Ivonete Leite
Daniel Lewis & Valerie Dillonwitz
Nancy Levitt Davis
Alan & Diane Lieberman
George Lindemann
Dr. Willie & Lyra Logan
Radmila Lolly
Jane Schoninger Marcus
Carter & Laura McDowell
Janet Melk
Carolina & Manuel Menendez
Daniel & Amanda Meneses
Leslie Miller Saiontz
Rebekah Monson
Helen Mopsick
Danielle Moriber
Stephen Nechtow
Natalie Norfus
Tracie Paul
Jeff & Marci Pearl
Meredith Porte
Laura & James Quinlan
Luis Ramirez & Kimberly Thompson
James & Catherine Redding
Team Ressler
Mark & Jennifer Rockwood
Victoria Rogers
Vivian & Gaby Roiz-Vilchez
Johanna Rousseaux
Michael & Jennifer Samway
Mary & Saul Sanders
Jaleh & Jeff Samway-Bast
David & Sydney Schaecter
Adam Schwartzbaum
Nicole Seymour
Marc & Noa Shinderman
Michael & Nicole Simkins
Deborah Slott & Ken Rivkin
Daniel Spear
Austin Stewart
Alexander Tecle
Mary Thieme
Randi & Warren R. Trazenfeld
Alexandra Villoch & Cesar Mendoza
Teresa Galang-Viñas & Joaquin Viñas
Dale & Diane Wallace
Gary L. Wasserman & Charles A. Kashner
Laura & Kenneth Wernick
Seth Weinberger & Barbara Goodman
H. Jordan Weitz & Robin Weitz
Jason Wiesenfeld & Tamara Galinsky
Jessie Wolfson
Randi Wolfson & Chris Adamo
Brandon & Kara Yarckin
David & Linda Young
Michael Zwerner
Warren & Randi Trazenfeld