GLCMF Brochure 2024

W E l C om E T o T h E 31 ST aNNU al

Gr E aT l ak ES Chamb E r mUS i C F EST ival!

Collaboration is the essence of chamber music and has been at the center of my musical life since I was a child, reading sonatas and four-hands music with my parents and brother at our home in Wales. In this year’s festival, which we have called “Creative Connections,” I wanted to explore the myriad of different ways in which musicians collaborate, influence and inspire each other.

In a festival which spans works from Bach to the present day, we will hear how composers and performers have reached across generations and even centuries to fuel and enrich their creativity. For this festival, my tenth as Artistic Director, I have been influenced more than ever by suggestions from our extraordinary roster of artists. Every one of these outstanding musicians has contributed personally to the programming you will experience throughout the Festival. I am deeply grateful for the way their inventive and sometimes unexpected ideas have made these concerts into such a rich and diverse mix of genres, challenging me to create a menu of music that is perhaps bolder and more contrasting than ever before.

I can truly say that being connected with the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival for the last 10 years has been a life-changing experience. It continues to be my privilege and joy to bring great music to you.

2024 Cr E aT iv E Co NNECT io NS

• Experience the mesmerizing fusion of classical elegance and jazz virtuosity with Claude Bolling's 'Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio,' inspired by Alvin Waddles.

• Experience the return of our Tasting Notes Series at Mongers' Provisions. Connect with friends in a relaxed concert atmosphere with a companion tasting of wine and cheese.

• The Festival is dedicated to advancing chamber music through commissions. This year, we will present a new piece by our Stone Composer Fellow, Em Singleton. We will also feature a new work by Kyle Rivera, which the Festival co-commissioned with Chamber Music Northwest and the Seattle Chamber Music Society. Finally, we are excited to present a work by Marc Neikrug, which was co-commissioned with Chamber Music Northwest and Music from Angel Fire.

Paul Watkins, Artistic Director TM

Mary Thompson Foundation

Wilda C. Tiffany Trust

Alvin Waddles

Tasting Notes

the Hesper Quartet at DIA

Sandra A. Zipser and Burton D. Zipser Foundation

Maxine & Stuart Frankel Foundation

F es T i Val sc H e D U l e

Creative Connections explores the essence of collaboration in chamber music, showcasing how musicians influence and inspire each other across generations and genres. With input from our artists, the Festival offers a rich and contrasting mix of music, reflecting the evolving connections within the musical community.

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SAT JUNE 8 | 7:30 PM

kerrytoWn ConCert House

Sponsored by Pearl Planning

Artists| Tai Murray, Paul Watkins, Amnis Piano Quartet

*FesTival in residence: ann arbor

lAsH Sonata for Violin and Piano

Arensky String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35

sCHuMAnn Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44

*Please contact Kerrytown Concert House at 734-769-2999 or visit kerrytownconcerthouse.com for ticket information.

op EN i NG N i G h T

SUN JUNE 9 | 5 PM

seligMAn PerforMing Arts Center

Sponsored by Aviva & Dean Friedman Artists| Leila Josefowicz, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, Paul Watkins

opening nighT: The creaTive essence

WAgner Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103

Britten Sinfonietta, Op. 1

BArtÓk Violin Concerto No. 2, BB117, Sz.112

Reserved $70 | General $40 | Student $15

oPENING NIGHT DINNER

Join the artists after the performance for our Opening Night Dinner, kicking off the 2024 Festival. Catered by Plum Market. Call 248-559-2097 for more information. Donation to attend is $100 per person

TUE JUNE 11 | 7 PM

teMPle BetH el

Sponsored by Plante Moran

Artists| Andrew Litton, Leila Josefowicz, Tai Murray, Philip Setzer, Yvonne Lam, Katharina Kang Litton, Peter Wiley, Alexander Kinmonth

conversaTions across cenTuries

neikrug Oboe Quartet in Ten Parts (2022)

Commissioned by Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Northwest and Music from Angel Fire

BrAHMs Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

General $40 | Student $15

WED

JUNE 12 | 7 PM

tHe CAPitol tHeAtre, WinDsor

Sponsored by The Morris & Beverly Baker Foundation Artists| Shai Wosner, Hesper Quartet

*The FesTival in residence: Windsor sCHuBert String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” elgAr Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 84

*Please contact The Capitol Theatre at 519-973-1238 or visit capitoltheatrewindsor.ca for ticket information.

WED JUNE 12 | 7:30 PM

Mongers’ Provisions - Berkley

Sponsored by Joy & Allan Nachman and Linda Goodman in memory of Dolores Curiel

Relaxed concert format includes a companion tasting of wine and cheese.

Artists| Leila Josefowicz, Paul Watkins

TasTing noTes: Flavors oF europe

H.WAtkins Sonata for Solo Cello (2022)

PintsCHer La Linea Evocativa (2020)

koDÁly Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7

General $60

Leila Josefowicz

THURS

JUNE 13 | 7 PM

kirk in tHe Hills

Sponsored by Marguerite Munson Lentz & David Lentz

Artists| Andrew Litton, Alvin Waddles, Katharina Kang Litton, Paul Watkins, Marion Hayden, David Taylor, Trio Gaia crossing borders

HAyDn Piano Trio in A major, Hob.XV:18

BrAHMs Viola Sonata No.2, Op.120, No.2

Bolling Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio

General $40 | Student $15

FRI JUNE 14 | 11 aM

kirk in tHe Hills

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

Artists| Philip Setzer, Katharina Kang Litton, Dillon Scott, Peter Wiley, Amnis Piano Quartet

YouThFul inspiraTions

BriDge Lament for Two Violas

BACH Six Preludes and Fugues, K.404a arr. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

WAlton Piano Quartet in D minor

General $40 | Student $15

Followed by a Lunch and Learn with oboist and author Merideth Esteves.

FRI JUNE 14 | 7 PM

Detroit institute of Arts

Sponsored by Barbara Heller

Artists| Han Lash, Andrew Litton, Shai Wosner, Amnis Piano Quartet

*FesTival in residence: dia

BriDge Phantasy for Piano Quartet, H.94

lAsH Solo Piano Miniatures

BruBeCk Points on Jazz

*Event is free with museum admission. Visit dia.org or call 313-833-7900 for details.

FRI JUNE 14 | 7:30 PM

kerrytoWn ConCert House

Ar tists| Yvonne Lam, The Dolphins Quartet, Trio Gaia

*The FesTival in residence: ann arbor

toWer White Granite (2010)

tHe DolPHins QuArtet The Dolphin Miniatures

DvorÁk Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, B. 166, “Dumky”

*Please contact Kerrytown Concert House at 734-769-2999 or visit kerrytownconcerthouse.com for ticket information.

Tai Murray

SAT JUNE 15 | 7 PM

seligMAn PerforMing Arts Center

Sponsored by Josette Silver Artists| Andrew Litton, Shai Wosner, Tai Murray, Philip Setzer, Katharina Kang Litton, Peter Wiley, Han Lash, Hesper Quartet creaTive connecTions

lAsH Stalk (2008)

sCHuBert Impromptu in G-flat major gersHWin Impromptu in Two Keys gersHWin Rhapsody in Blue rAvel String Quartet in F major Mustonen Nonetto II (2000)

Reserved $70 | General $40 | Student $15

SUN JUNE 16 | 2 PM

Detroit institute of Arts - riverA Court

Sponsored by Henry Grix & Howard Israel

Artists| The Dolphins Quartet, Hesper Quartet

*pride aT The dia singleton glint, gleam, glow WORLD PREMIERE lAsH String Quartet No. 2 (2022)

enesCu String Octet in C major, Op. 7

*Event is free with museum admission. Visit dia.org or call 313-833-7900 for details.

TUE JUNE 18 | 7 PM

st. Hugo of tHe Hills

Sponsored by Virginia & Michael Geheb Artists| Alessio Bax, Shai Wosner, Robyn Bollinger, Tessa Lark, Hsin-Yun Huang, Paul Watkins, Michael Collins

WriTTen For The sTars

BeetHoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2

BArtÓk Contrasts, BB 116, Sz. 111

BrAHMs Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115

General $40 | Student $15

WED JUNE 19 | 7:30 PM

Mongers’ Provisions - Berkley

Sponsored by Joy & Allan Nachman and Linda Goodman in memory of Dolores Curiel

Relaxed concert format includes a companion tasting of wine and cheese.

Artists| Alvin Waddles, Marion Hayden

TasTing noTes: Jazz on JuneTeenTh

General $60

THURS JUNE 20 | 10 aM

teMPle BetH el

Artists| Amnis Piano Quartet

beYond The noTes:

Music MeeTs MindFulness

Enjoy a 60-minute yoga class for every body with yoga maestra Gail Mondry, accompanied by the Amnis Piano Quartet.

General $20 | Student $15

THURS JUNE 20 | 2 PM

st. MAttHeW’s & st. josePH’s ePisCoPAl CHurCH

Ar tists| Yvonne Lam, Dillon Scott, Trio Gaia, The Dolphins Quartet

shouse: price & Mozar T

PriCe Piano Quintet in A minor

MoZArt String Quintet No. 4 in G minor, K.516

General $20 | Student $15

THURS JUNE 20 | 7 PM

st. Hugo of tHe Hills

Sponsored by Nancy Duffy

Artists| Alessio Bax, Paul Watkins, Michael Collins, Hesper Quartet

revoluTion and roManTicisM

BeetHoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C major, Op. 102, No. 1

BeetHoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 5 in D major, Op. 102, No. 2

ColeriDge-tAylor Quintet in F-sharp minor for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 10

General $40 | Student $15

FRI, JUNE 21 | 11 aM

teMPle BetH el

Sponsored by Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman

Artists| Alessio Bax, Paul Watkins, Amnis Piano Quartet, Hesper Quartet groundbreaking originals

HAyDn String Quartet in A major, Op. 20, No. 6 riverA Grimoire: Laplace’s Demon WORLD PREMIERE

Co-commissioned by Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Northwest and the Seattle Chamber Music Society

BeetHoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No.1 in F major, Op.5, No.1

General $40 | Student $15

Followed by a Lunch and Learn with visual artist Sabrina Nelson.

FRI JUNE 21 | 7 PM

WAsserMAn ProjeCts, Detroit

Sponsored by Honigman LLP

Artists| Tessa Lark, Justin Snyder, Hesper Quartet

audio/visual WiTh Tessa lark

Concert curated by Tessa Lark! Highlights include: teleMAnn & lArk Telemann Medley ysAŸe Sonata No. 4 in E minor - Finale

MArsAlis At the Octoroon Balls - Hellhound

CorigliAno STOMP

General $20 | Student $15

FRI JUNE 21 | 7:30 PM

kerrytoWn ConCert House

Ar tists| Hsin-Yun Huang, Kevin Brown, The Dolphins Quartet, Trio Gaia

*FesTival in residence: ann arbor

lAsH Quintet in Four Movements

villA-loBos String Quartet No.5, W263 DvorÁk String Quintet No.3, Op.97

*Please contact Kerrytown Concert House at 734-769-2999 or visit kerrytownconcerthouse.com for ticket information.

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SAT JUNE 22 | 7 PM

seligMAn PerforMing Arts Center

Sponsored by Linda & Maurice Binkow

Artists| Alessio Bax, Tessa Lark, Philip Setzer, Hsin-Yun Huang, Paul Watkins, Michael Collins creaTive perFecTion

sCHuMAnn Märchenerzählungen, Op.132

BeetHoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69

MoZArt Clarinet Quintet in A major, K.581

Reserved $70 | General $40 | Student $15

RECEPTION: PAUL WATKINS' DECADE OF CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

GLCMF invites you to meet the artists at a special reception in the Seligman lobby.

Call 248-559-2097 for more information. Donation to attend is $50 per person.

Michael Collins

Fes T i Val a RT is T s

PAUL WATKINS

Artistic Director, cello

Sponsored by Gail & Ira Mondry

PHILIP SETZER

Shouse Institute Director, violin

Sponsored by Isabel & Lawrence Smith

ALESSIo BAx

piano

Sponsored by Jill & Steven Stone

ANDREW LITToN

piano

Sponsored by Adrienne & Herschel Fink

JUSTIN SNyDER

piano

Eugene Istomin Endowed Piano Chair

ALvIN WADDLES

piano

Sponsored by Bridget & Michael Morin

SHAI WoSNER

piano

Sponsored by Franziska Schoenfeld

RoByN BoLLINGER

violin

Sponsored by Kathleen Block

LEILA JoSEFoWICZ

violin

Sponsored by Martha Pleiss

TESSA LARK

violin

Sponsored by Josette Silver

TAI MURRAy

violin

Sponsored by Consortium*

yvoNNE LAM

violin/viola

Henry Meyer Endowed Violin Chair

HSIN-yUN HUANG viola

Sponsored by Beverly Baker & Dr. Edward Treisman

KATHARINA KANG LITToN

viola

Paul Katz Endowed Chair in memory of Morris D. Baker

PETER WILEy

cello

Sponsored by Cecilia Benner

MARIoN HAyDEN

bass

Sponsored by Fay Herman and Barbara Solms

ALExANDER KINMoNTH oboe

MICHAEL CoLLINS clarinet

Sponsored by Virginia & Michael Geheb

DAvID TAyLoR drums HAN LASH

composer, harp Stone Composer-in-Residence

KyLE RIvERA

composer

Beverly Franzblau Baker Young Artist Chair

EM SINGLEToN

composer Stone Composer Fellow

*Tai Murray Sponsor Consortium

Major Sponsors: Lauren Smith and Sandra & Claude Reitelman

DETRoIT CHAMBER WINDS & STRINGS

SABRINA NELSoN

visual artist

Sponsored by the Edw. C. Levy Co.

Additional Supporters: Yuki Mack, Linda Permut, Marci Shulman, Dwight Smith, Debbie Stein, Debby Tucker

**The use of the pianos throughout the festival is sponsored by Andrea & Woody Leung.

S ho USE C hamb E r m US i C i NST i TUTE

The Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute brings the finest young professional chamber ensembles to the Festival for performing and coaching with Festival artists. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

DILLoN SCoTT

viola | Sphinx Apprentice

Sponsored by Thea Glicksman

THE DoLPHINS QUARTET

Luke Henderson, Isaac Park, James Preucil, Ian Maloney

Sponsored by Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

AMNIS PIANo QUARTET

Minkyung Lee, Matthew McDowell, Jenny Bahk, Linda Lee

Ruth Meckler Laredo Endowed Piano Chair

HESPER QUARTET

Sojeon Kim, Yejin Yoon, Sohui Yun, Connor Kim

Sponsored by James Tocco

TRIo GAIA

Andrew Barnwell, Grant Houston, Yi Mei Templeman

Eugene Istomin Endowed Piano Chair (Andrew Barnwell)

Sponsored by Kathleen & Randolph Schein

b EET hov EN C ompl ETE CE llo S o N aTa S

Presenting Sponsor: David Nathanson

Paul Watkins and Alessio Bax perform Beethoven’s complete cello sonatas across four Festival concerts, a journey that neatly encompasses the whole sweep of the composer’s creative life.

BeetHoven sonAtA sPonsors (in order of performance)

Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2

Sponsored by Franziska Schoenfeld

Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4

Sponsored by Rayna Kogan

Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 5

Sponsored by Kathleen & Randolph Schein

Sonata for Cello and Piano No.1

Sponsored by Cindy & Harold Daitch

Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3

Sponsored by Gail & Ira Mondry

ADDitionAl sPonsoreD Works

BArtÓk Violin Concerto No. 2, BB117, Sz.112

Sponsored by Linda & Maurice Binkow

neikrug Oboe Quartet in Ten Parts (2022)

Sponsored by Maxine & Stuart Frankel

Commissioned by Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Northwest and Music from Angel Fire

lAsH Stalk (2008)

Sponsored by Martha Pleiss

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 musician.

BlooMfielD toWnsHiP PuBliC liBrAry | 11:00 A.M.

MonDAy, june 10 | tAi MurrAy

Sponsored by Kathleen Block

WeDnesDAy, june 12 | Peter Wiley

Sponsored by Mark Schumacher

MonDAy, june 17 | Hsin-yun HuAng

Sponsored by Kathleen Block

WeDnesDAy, june 19 | MusiCAl CHAirs WitH PHiliP setZer

Sponsored by Isabel & Lawrence Smith

FREE | Register at greatlakeschambermusic.org/artistic-encounters

Paul Watkins

Alessio Bax

Comm UN i TY E NG a GE m ENT Ev ENTS

As part of the Festival’s commitment to its community, we look forward to collaborating with our partners to leave a lasting impact on the region. During the Festival, Shouse ensembles will lead a nonverbal communications workshop with medical students at Wayne state university, supported by the Charles H. Gershenson Trust, and guide elementary-aged students at Accent Pontiac through the art of music making, supported by the Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust.

Childr EN ' S Co NCE r TS

SUN APRIL 28 | 1 PM

BlooMfielD toWnsHiP PuBliC liBrAry

Sponsored by Gwen & S. Evan Weiner

Artists| Marion Haydon, Merideth Esteves, Kris Johnson, James Garden

*Musical eleMenTs

Musical Elements teaches aspects of classical chamber music using hip hop as an educational medium. Children learn about the woodwind, brass, and string instruments as well as the musical elements of melody, harmony, unison, articulation and tempo. The presentation is a combination of a scripted lesson, slideshow and musical performances. This program was created with ages K-5 in mind but can be enjoyed by everyone! Commissioned by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings.

SAT JUNE 15 | 11 AM

BlooMfielD toWnsHiP PuBliC liBrAry

Sponsored by Gwen & S. Evan Weiner

*accenT ponTiac buckeT band

Join Accent Pontiac for a children’s music workshop. Their instruction includes percussion lessons using drumsticks and buckets. These “bucket bands” learn rhythmic skills and percussion techniques. More importantly, participants experience what it is like to be part of an ensemble, sharing responsibility and pride with each other.

*Admission is free for both events, all ages are welcome, register at greatlakeschambermusic.org

a bo UT T h E Cov E r

Sabrina Nelson's Sound Medicine delves into the profound connection between spirit, motion and intimacy within the realm of healing. Influenced by the yoruba religion, alongside Eastern and African philosophies, her multidimensional approach transcends traditional boundaries, encompassing painting, sculpture, objects, performance and installations.

With over 35 years of professional experience and a dedication to education, Sabrina aims to inspire and empower others through her art. As a studio art teacher at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a staff member at the College for Creative Studies, she instills in her students the belief that art is not only a creative outlet but also a tool for healing and transformation.

Through Sound Medicine, viewers are invited to contemplate the innate power within themselves and their communities to heal. Each stroke of the brush, or stroke of the bow, serves as a reminder of the abundant connections available to us for healing— resources found within ourselves, each other, and the natural world.

Sabrina Nelson

sUBscRiBe anD sUPP oRT

Purchasing a subscription is the best way to experience the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival! Select five or more concerts to build your subscription package. Subscriptions can be purchased by calling 248-559-2097 or by visiting GreatLakesChamberMusic.org/Subscriptions.

subscribers receive the following benefits:

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•Discount of 20% off regular ticket prices (30% off if you subscribe before 4/30/24)

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subscribe before April 30th and receive a 30% discount and a viP invitation to a zoom Preview Party with Paul Watkins and friends in May.

GiviNG

As we envision the future of the Festival, our dedicated supporters enable us to pursue larger and more ambitious projects. your support impacts every facet of the Festival, from artist quality to program innovation and the success of our Shouse Institute. There are various ways to support us. Contact Jocelyn (Zelasko) Conselva at jocelyn@art-ops.org to tailor your giving package.

The Musical Elements Children’s Concert will occur before the Festival on April 28. The rest of the events will occur in June 2024.

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PeRFoRmance VenUes

suBsCriPtion

kirk in tHe Hills 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

seligMAn PerforMing Arts Center

Detroit Country Day School 22305 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills, MI 48025

st. Hugo of tHe Hills 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

teMPle BetH el 7400 Telegraph Rd. , Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

st. MAttHeW’s & st. josePH’s ePisCoPAl CHurCH 8850 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 313-871-4750

WAsserMAn ProjeCts 434 Russell St #502, Detroit, MI 48207

https://wassermanprojects.com/

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non-suBsCriPtion

With the exception of Mongers’ Provisions, tickets must be purchased directly from the venue.

BlooMfielD toWnsHiP PuBliC liBrAry 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Phone: 248-642-5800

All events at the library are FREE. Registration available at GreatLakesChamberMusic.org

tHe CAPitol tHeAtre (WinDsor)

121 University Ave. W., Windsor, ON 519-973-1238 ext. 3 Capitoltheatrewindsor.ca

Detroit institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 313-833-7900

FREE with museum admission

kerrytoWn ConCert House 415 N. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-769-2999

Mongers’ Provisions - Berkley 3127 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072