Pembroke Pines residents eager for a sanctuary of classical music amid the summer doldrums needn’t look far: compositions by Bach, Vivaldi, Copland and Brahms will take center stage at Susan B. Katz Theater of the Performing Arts, 17189 Sheridan St.

Summerfest 2009, hosted by Symphony of the Americas and European orchestra Remenyi Ed Hungarian Chamber Orchestra is a free 90-minute tribute to classical composers like Hungarian Gyorgy Organ and a premiere or new works by Cuban Alfredo Munar.

Performances are punctuated by the music of Rachmaninoff and David Popper, and features cellist Endre Balog and the music of Wieniawski. These pieces are arranged and performed by concertmaster and soloist Laszlo Pap and maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

The 18th annual Summerfest runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 9. VIP tickets include a post-concert reception with visiting artists and can be purchased by calling 954-986-5027, or by visiting www.ppines.com.