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Emerald City Music: An Evening of Music and Film with Canellakis-Brown Duo
April 12 @ 7:30 pm
About the Show
MUSIC AND FILM WITH THE CANELLAKIS-BROWN DUO
Humor and Harmony: An Evening of Music, Film, and Comedy
Nicholas Canellakis, cellist-filmmaker
Michael Stephen Brown, pianist-composer
Ready for a night of laughter and awe?
The Canellakis-Brown Duo invites you to an unforgettable evening that seamlessly blends chamber music, comedy, and film. World-renowned musicians Nicholas Canellakis and Michael Stephen Brown bring their unmatched synergy to the stage, combining technical brilliance with humor and emotional depth. Hailed as “relaxed and unselfconscious” (New York Classical Review), their performances feel like a captivating conversation with friends.
HILARIOUS STORYTELLING MEETS VISIONARY PROGRAMMING
Expect moments of genuine laughter as best friends Nicholas and Michael captivate audiences with their signature comedic timing and wit. Their massively popular short films, along with their onstage rapport, are seamlessly woven into a thrilling program that includes Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Saint-Saëns, Paganini, and their own original compositions and folk arrangements.
PROGRAM:
*Musical program to be interspersed with surprise comical sketches*
Don ELLIS/arr. CANELLAKIS: Bulgarian Bulge (1971)
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
NICHOLAS CANELLAKIS, cellist-filmmaker
“A superb young soloist” (The New Yorker), Nicholas Canellakis is one of the most versatile cellists of his generation. From Carnegie Hall to internationally renowned festivals, his performances are hailed for their rich, alluring tone.
MICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN, pianist-composer
An award-winning composer and pianist, Michael Stephen Brown has been praised by The New York Times as “one of the leading figures in the current renaissance of performer-composers.” His performances and compositions consistently push the boundaries of classical music.
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