Voyage Through the Americas - Canellakis Brown Duo with Orion Weiss & Ian David Rosenbaum

Voyage Through the Americas Canellakis Brown Duo with Orion Weiss & Ian David Rosenbaum ABOUT THE ARTISTS Hailed as “a pair of adventurous young talents” (Time Out New York) who “play with their antennae tuned to each other” (The Washington Post), cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Brown have been captivating audiences with performances that combine masterpieces from the standard repertoire with original compositions and arrangements. The Duo recently toured the United States with a program of all American composers, culminating in a New York City recital presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Their debut duo album, Out of Darkness, featuring works by Barber, Shostakovich, Brown and Canellakis, was released on CAG Records. Mr. Canellakis and Mr. Brown are both artists with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, having been winners of the Society’s CMS Two international auditions. Both maintain active solo careers, performing concertos throughout the U.S. each season. Mr. Canellakis, hailed as a “superb young soloist” (The New Yorker), made his Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium debut in 2015 as soloist with the American Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Brown, described as a “young piano visionary” (The New York Times), is a 2018 Emerging Artist of Lincoln Center and a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient. Mr. Brown is also a critically acclaimed composer who has written works for Mr. Canellakis; as Composer-in-Residence with the New Haven Symphony for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Joining Mr. Canellakis and Mr. Brown in this performance are pianist Orion Weiss and percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum. According to The Washington Post, “Weiss has both powerful technique and exceptional insight, and brought an almost sculptural presence and weight to the music.” One of the most sought-after soloists in his generation of young American musicians, the pianist Orion Weiss has performed with the major American Orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic. His deeply felt and exceptionally crafted performances go far beyond his technical mastery and have won him worldwide acclaim. With a warmth to his playing that reflects his personality, Orion has performed with dozens of orchestras in North America and has dazzled audiences with his passionate, lush sound.  Praised for his “spectacular performances” (Wall Street Journal), and his “unfailing virtuosity” (Chicago Tribune), percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum has developed a musical breadth far beyond his years. As a passionate advocate for contemporary music, Mr. Rosenbaum has premiered over one hundred new chamber and solo works. He has collaborated with and championed the music of established and emerging composers alike. In 2012 Mr. Rosenbaum joined the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program (formerly CMS Two) program as only the second percussionist they have selected in their history. ABOUT THE PROGRAM  Voyage Through the Americas celebrates the rich tapestry of musical influences across North and South America, featuring the works of eight iconic composers. Aaron Copland’s El Salón México and George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture were directly inspired by their travels to those countries. Leonard Bernstein was an ardent champion of Latin American composers, including the music of Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos and Argentine Alberto Ginastera. Scott Joplin was the iconic master of ragtime, a genre that infused African America, European Classical, and Caribbean influences, while Samuel Barber assembled various American and European dances for his eclectic Souvenirs. Finally, Argentine American Osvaldo Golijov draws on the music of both his home country and Brazil in Mariel, a poignant tribute to his departed friend. Featuring unique combinations of piano, cello, and percussion, the program will take listeners on a sizzling journey through both hemispheres. Venue: Bethel United Methodist Church Hall. Presenter: Coastal Concerts.