LCC Presents Canellakis-Brown Duo: b(romance)
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Thursday, February 22
Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown have been hailed as “a pair of adventurous young talents” (Time Out New York) who “play with their antennae tuned to each other” (The Washington Post). The pair bring an affectionate and infectious rapport to the stage while performing time-loved classics, little-known gems, and original works.
Tickets start at $25. Group discount available.
Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown have been hailed as “a pair of adventurous young talents” (Time Out New York) who “play with their antennae tuned to each other” (The Washington Post). The pair bring an affectionate and infectious rapport to the stage while performing time-loved classics, little-known gems, and original works.
Tickets start at $25. Group discount available.
Concert Program: b(romance)
Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown curate an eclectic program that is close to their hearts. Showcasing the duo's inimitable style, the program features classics alongside rarely heard gems and their own compositions and arrangements, all presented with the duo's infectious rapport.
Anticipated program is below:
Capriccio (1948) LUKAS FOSS (1922-2009)
Romance in F Major, op. 36 (1874) CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921)
Sonata in A Minor for Cello and Piano, op. 36 (1883) EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907)
I. Allegro agitato
II. Andante molto tranquillo
III. Allegro
Intermission
Romance from Piano Concerto, op. 7 (1835) CLARA SCHUMANN (1819-1896)
Beau Soir (1891) CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Prelude and Dance (2017) MICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN
Romance à GF (2022) NICHOLAS CANELLAKIS
Variations on a Theme by Rossini “Moses in Egypt” (1818) NICCOLÒ PAGANINI (1782-1840)
Bulgarian Bulge DON ELLIS/ARR. CANELLAKIS
Program subject to change.