New World Symphony, Miami’s premier classical music institution, opened its season with energetic performances, standing ovations and a surprise $10 million donation. The Knight Foundation, an organization that supports arts and culture groups, announced the grant Saturday night at New World Center in Miami Beach. The money will go toward the symphony’s digital projects that combine classical music with modern technology, said Knight Foundation president Alberto Ibargüen. “In our increasingly digital world, nobody has done more than New World Symphony toward that goal of an engaged community,” Ibargüen said on stage as he announced the grant alongside Michael Tilson Thomas, the symphony’s co-founder. The $10 million Knight Foundation grant follows a $30 million gift the symphony received from the Arison Arts Foundation in May during Tilson Thomas’ final performances at the New World Center as artistic director. Opening night included an opera performance by singer Jeanine De Bique. 🔗 You can read the full story at the link in our bio. ✍🏽: Amanda Rosa 📸: Courtesy of New World Symphony