Seligman Performing Arts Center

A vibrant, large-scale celebration featuring baroque brilliance, contemporary energy, and the exhilaration of multiple pianos and ensembles sharing the&nbsp;stage.&nbsp;David Ludwig: Missa Brevis (2008) (b.&nbsp;1974)
Kyrie Gloria Credo Santus Agnus&nbsp;Dei
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto No. 10 for Four Violins in B minor, RV 580, Op.&nbsp;3 (1678-1741)
Allegro Largo Allegro
INTERMISSION
Wynton Marsalis: At the Octoroon Balls – String Quartet No. 1&nbsp;(selections) (b.1961)
IV. Many Gone V. Hellbound Highball VI. Blue Lights on the Bayou VII. Rampart Street Row House&nbsp;Rag
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto No. 7 for Three Pianos and Orchestra in F major,&nbsp;K.242 (1756-1791)
Allegro Adagio Rondo

Local Event: Opening Night: Signatures in Sound

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Opening Night: Signatures in Sound

A vibrant, large-scale celebration featuring baroque brilliance, contemporary energy, and the exhilaration of multiple pianos...

Bloomfield Township Public Library

The Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute, led by Philip Setzer, provides a platform for emerging professional ensembles. Artistic Encounters are public coachings for Shouse Institute fellows in a setting similar to a masterclass. You are invited to attend these Artistic Encounters to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a professional&nbsp;musician.

Local Event: Artistic Encounter: Philip Setzer

Artistic Encounter: Philip Setzer

The Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute, led by Philip Setzer, provides a platform for emerging professional...

Temple Beth El

An evening of emerging ensembles performing lyrical, dramatic, and rhythmically spirited chamber works that highlight the next generation of artistic&nbsp;musicians.&nbsp;Frank Bridge: Phantasy Piano Quartet in F-sharp minor, H.&nbsp;94 (1879-1941)
Andante con moto Allegro vivace Andante con moto Amnis Piano&nbsp;Quartet
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18, “Lobkowitz”, No.&nbsp;3 (1770-1827)
Allegro Andante con&nbsp;moto Allegro Presto
INTERMISSION
Samuel Barber: Summer Music for Wind Quintet, Op.&nbsp;31 (1910-1981)
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor,&nbsp;Op.66 (1809-1847)
Allegro energico e con fuoco Andante espressivo Scherzo. Molto allegro quasi presto Finale. Allegro&nbsp;appassionato

Local Event: Rising Stars

Rising Stars

An evening of emerging ensembles performing lyrical, dramatic, and rhythmically spirited chamber works that highlight the next...

Local Event: Artistic Encounter: Jennifer Frautschi

Artistic Encounter: Jennifer Frautschi

Sweeping, emotionally intense music for strings that explores passion, intimacy, and dramatic contrast through Romantic&nbsp;masterworks.&nbsp;Richard Strauss: String Sextet, from Capriccio, Op.&nbsp;85 (1864-1949)
Maurice Ravel: Sonata for violin and cello,&nbsp;M.73 (1875-1937)
Allegro Très vif Lent Vif, avec&nbsp;entrain
INTERMISSION
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D.810, Death and the&nbsp;Maiden (1797-1828)
Allegro Andante con moto Scherzo: Allegro&nbsp;molto Presto

Local Event: Romantic Dialogues

Romantic Dialogues

Sweeping, emotionally intense music for strings that explores passion, intimacy, and dramatic contrast through...

An expressive program that moves from contemporary lyricism to one of the most transcendent and expansive chamber works ever&nbsp;written.&nbsp;Reena Esmail: Saans for Piano Trio&nbsp;(2017) (b.1983)
Edward Elgar: Sonata for Violin and Piano in E minor, Op.&nbsp;82 (1857-1934)
Allegro Romance: Andante Allegro, non&nbsp;troppo
INTERMISSION
Franz Schubert: String Quintet in C major, Op. 163,&nbsp;D.956 (1797-1828)
Allegro ma non&nbsp;troppo Adagio Scherzo Allegretto

Local Event: Breath of Time

Breath of Time

An expressive program that moves from contemporary lyricism to one of the most transcendent and expansive chamber works...

St. Hugo of the Hills

A dazzling two-piano evening filled with virtuosic sparkle, French elegance, and rhythmic&nbsp;fire.&nbsp;Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arr. Ferruccio Busoni: Duettino Concertante for Two&nbsp;Pianos (1756-1791)
Francis Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor, FP&nbsp;61 (1899-1963)
Allegro ma non troppo Larghetto Allegro&nbsp;molto
INTERMISSION
Claude Debussy arr. Maurice Ravel: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, for Piano&nbsp;Four-hands (1862-1918)
Claude Debussy arr. Henri Dutilleux: Clair de Lune for Two Pianos from Suite&nbsp;bergamasque (1862-1918)
Maurice Ravel: La Valse for Two&nbsp;Pianos (1875-1937)
Astor Piazzolla arr. Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung: Tres&nbsp;Tangos (1921-1992)
Tango I, Allegro tranquillo Tango II, Moderato mistico Tango III, Allegro molto&nbsp;marcato

Local Event: Counterpoint

Counterpoint

 A dazzling two-piano evening filled with virtuosic sparkle, French elegance, and rhythmic fire. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arr....

Kerrytown Concert House

A dynamic mix of rhythmic modernism, classical refinement, and bold contemporary&nbsp;storytelling.&nbsp;Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op.&nbsp;78 (1732-1809)
Adagio cantabile – Allegro ma non troppo Allegro&nbsp;vivace
Béla Bartók: String Quartet No. 4 in C major, Sz.&nbsp;91 (1881-1945)
Allegro Prestissimo, con sordino Non troppo lento Allegretto pizzicato Allegro&nbsp;molto
INTERMISSION
Valerie Coleman: Suite: Portraits of Josephine&nbsp;(2006) (b.1970)
Ol’ St. Louis Les Milandes 1925 Paris Thank You&nbsp;Josephine
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arr. Mordechai Rechtman: Serenade No. 12 for winds in C minor, K.&nbsp;388 (1756-1791)
Allegro Andante Menuetto in&nbsp;canone Allegro

Local Event: Measured Momentum

Measured Momentum

A dynamic mix of rhythmic modernism, classical refinement, and bold contemporary storytelling. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano...

Energetic chamber music brimming with wit, rhythmic drive, and bold exchanges between strings and&nbsp;piano.&nbsp;Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in D minor, Op. 76,&nbsp;“Quinten” (1732-1809)
Allegro Andante o più tosto allegretto Menuetto: Allegro ma non troppo Vivace&nbsp;assai
Dmitri Shostakovich: Two Pieces for String Octet, Op.&nbsp;11
(1906-1975) Prelude Scherzo
INTERMISSION
Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op.&nbsp;44 (1810-1856)
Allegro brillante In modo d’una Marcia, un poco largamente Scherzo, molto vivace Allegro ma non&nbsp;troppo

Local Event: Spirited Exchanges

Spirited Exchanges

Energetic chamber music brimming with wit, rhythmic drive, and bold exchanges between strings and piano. Joseph Haydn: String...

Detroit Institute of Arts

A vibrant and rhythm-forward program blending contemporary color, jazz-inflected spirit, and Brahmsian&nbsp;drama.
Concert takes place in Rivera Court at the&nbsp;DIA.
*Event is free with museum admission. Visit <a href="https://dia.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dia.org</a> or call 313-833-7900 for details.&nbsp;Caroline Shaw: Thousandth Orange&nbsp;(2018) (b.1982)
Valerie Coleman: Suite: Portraits of Josephine (2006) (b.1970) Ol’ St. Louis Les Milandes 1925 Paris Thank You&nbsp;Josephine
Jeff Scott: Startin’ Sumthin’ (2012) (b.&nbsp;1967)
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op.&nbsp;25 (1833-1897)
Allegro Intermezzo: Allegro (ma non troppo) Andante con moto Rondo alla&nbsp;Zingarese

Local Event: Startin’ Sumthin’

Startin’ Sumthin’

A vibrant and rhythm-forward program blending contemporary color, jazz-inflected spirit, and Brahmsian drama.
Concert takes...

Local Event: Artistic Encounter: Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt

Artistic Encounter: Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt

Kirk in the Hills

A richly textured program, with Baroque inspirations and Beethoven’s turbulent&nbsp;contrasts.&nbsp;David Ludwig: Rule of Three for two violins and viola (2015) (b.1974) Sonata No. I Sonata No. II Sonata No. III Sonata No. IV Sonata No. V Sonata No.&nbsp;IX
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2, “The Tempest” (1770-1827) Largo –&nbsp;Allegro Adagio Allegretto
INTERMISSION
Johannes Brahms: String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18 (1833-1897) Allegro ma non troppo Andante, ma moderato Scherzo: Allegro molto Rondo: Poco allegretto e&nbsp;grazioso

Local Event: Rule of Three

Rule of Three

A richly textured program, with Baroque inspirations and Beethoven’s turbulent contrasts. David Ludwig: Rule of Three for two...

The Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute, led by Philip Setzer, provides a platform for emerging professional ensembles. Artistic Encounters are public coachings for Shouse Institute fellows in a setting similar to a masterclass. You are invited to attend these Artistic Encounters to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a&nbsp;professional&nbsp;musician.

Local Event: Artistic Encounter: Edward Arron

Artistic Encounter: Edward Arron

David Klein Gallery

This relaxed concert pairs wine and cheese with spontaneous piano and harpsichord improvisation—driven by audience requests in a spirited, dueling-style&nbsp;format.&nbsp;

Local Event: Tasting Notes 

Tasting Notes 

This relaxed concert pairs wine and cheese with spontaneous piano and harpsichord improvisation—driven by audience requests in...

A powerful and contemplative program culminating in Messiaen’s spiritually profound Quartet for the End of&nbsp;Time.&nbsp;Caroline Shaw: Plan &amp; Elevation: The Grounds of Dumbarton Oaks&nbsp;(2015) (b.1982)
The Ellipse The Cutting Garden The Heraceous Border The Orangery The Beech&nbsp;Tree
Johannes Brahms: Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano in E minor, Op.&nbsp;38 (1833-1897)
Allegro non troppo Allegretto quasi&nbsp;menuetto Allegro
INTERMISSION
Olivier Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps (Quartet for the End of&nbsp;Time) (1908-1992)
Liturgie de cristal (Crystal liturgy) Vocalise, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps (Vocalise, for the Angel who announces the end of time) Abîme des oiseaux (Abyss of the birds) Intermède (Interlude) Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus (Praise to the eternity of Jesus) Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes (Dance of fury, for the seven trumpets Fouillis d’arcs-en-ciel, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps (Tangle of rainbows, for the Angel who announces the end of time) Louange à l’Immortalité de Jésus (Praise to the immortality of&nbsp;Jesus)

Local Event: The Architecture of Time

The Architecture of Time

A powerful and contemplative program culminating in Messiaen’s spiritually profound Quartet for the End of Time. Caroline Shaw:...

The Capitol Theatre Windsor

A cross-border collaboration that extends the Festival’s reach and celebrates shared cultural&nbsp;exchange.&nbsp;MOZART Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major DVOŘÁK arr. Walter: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, “American” for Wind Quintet SCOTT&nbsp;Startin’&nbsp;Sumthin’

Local Event: Rhythms of Place

Rhythms of Place

A cross-border collaboration that extends the Festival’s reach and celebrates shared cultural exchange. MOZART Piano Quartet...

An intimate and expressive program showcasing lyrical clarinet lines, striking solo moments, and deeply emotional chamber&nbsp;textures.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, K.&nbsp;581 (1756-1791)
Allegro Larghetto Menuetto Allegretto con&nbsp;variazioni
Igor Stravinsky: Three Pieces for Solo&nbsp;Clarinet (1882-1971)
Antonín Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90&nbsp;“Dumky” (1841-1904)
Lento maestoso – Allegro vivace – Allegro molto Poco adagio – Vivace non troppo Andante – Vivace non troppo Andante moderato – Allegretto scherzando – Allegro Allegro Lento maestoso –&nbsp;Vivace

Local Event: Modulating Moods

Modulating Moods

An intimate and expressive program showcasing lyrical clarinet lines, striking solo moments, and deeply emotional...

A triumphant finale featuring witty Beethoven, two fond farewells, and Mendelssohn’s exuberant Octet.&nbsp;Ludwig van Beethoven: Clarinet Trio in B-flat major, Op.&nbsp;11 (1770-1827)
Allegro con brio Adagio Tema con&nbsp;variazioni
David Ludwig: Swan Song (2013) (b.&nbsp;1974)
INTERMISSION
David Popper: Requiem for Three Cellos and Piano, Op.&nbsp;66 (1843-1913)
Felix Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat major, Op.&nbsp;20 (1809-1847)
Allegro moderato ma con fuoco Andante Scherzo – Allegro&nbsp;leggierissimo Presto

Local Event: Closing Night: Swan Song 

Closing Night: Swan Song 

A triumphant finale featuring witty Beethoven, two fond farewells, and Mendelssohn’s exuberant Octet. Ludwig van Beethoven:...

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Opening Night: Signatures in Sound

JUN

14

7:00 PM

Detroit, MI

Artistic Encounter: Philip Setzer

JUN

15

11:00 AM

Detroit, MI

Rising Stars

JUN

16

7:00 AM

Detroit, MI

Artistic Encounter: Jennifer Frautschi

JUN

17

11:00 AM

Detroit, MI

Romantic Dialogues

JUN

17

7:00 PM

Detroit, MI

Breath of Time

JUN

18

7:00 PM

Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Counterpoint

JUN

19

7:00 AM

Detroit, MI

Measured Momentum

JUN

19

7:30 PM

Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI

Spirited Exchanges

JUN

20

7:00 AM

Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Startin’ Sumthin’

JUN

21

2:00 PM

Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Artistic Encounter: Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt

JUN

22

11:00 AM

Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd, MI

Rule of Three

JUN

23

7:00 PM

Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W Long Lake Rd, MI

Artistic Encounter: Edward Arron

JUN

24

11:00 AM

Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W Long Lake Rd, MI

Tasting Notes

JUN

24

7:00 PM

David Klein Gallery, 678 Livernois St, Ferndale, MI

The Architecture of Time

JUN

25

7:00 PM

Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W Long Lake Rd, MI

Rhythms of Place