2007-2008 Press Releases

• Something Old, Something New: Something for Everyone
• Horns 'O Plenty
• Geniuses and Wannabes
• In Recital with James Van Valkenburg
• Metro Detroit Gets "All Brassed Up"
• Two's Company, Three's a COncert
• 'Tis the Season for Trumpets and Trombones
• Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Presents Acclaimed Young Artist
• DCWS Opens 26th Season with Lucky Sevens, Crazy Eights
• Nightnotes Season Opens with "Mostly Baroque"
• Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings announces 2007-2008 concert series

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings caters to lovers of the classic and the contemporary alike, celebrating the long and continuing history of chamber music with “Something Old, Something New”. Two performances will take place, the first on Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills, and the second on Sunday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church.

DCWS Artistic Advisor H. Robert Reynolds will conduct, leading a host of superb musicians through a varied and vibrant program. DSO Principal Oboe Donald Baker will take the spotlight on J.B. Loeillet’s Sonata in C, accompanied by pianist Robert Conway, for a performance that is not to be missed. Beethoven enthusiasts will enjoy his Sextet in Eb, Op. 71, played to perfection by DCWS wind players Douglas Cornelsen, Laurence Liberson, Victoria King, Marcus Schoon, Bryan Kennedy and Corbin Wagner, all members of the DSO.

In store for the evening is a world premiere work by composer Matthew Tommasini, entitled Taking Sides. This piece, written for wind octet plus bass, piano, percussion, and solo trombone, was recently commissioned by DCWS. Tommasini’s driving rhythms and effective command of instrumentation will have listeners on the edge of their seats! Prior to the April 13 concert, the composer will discuss the new work in a talk about “Satire in Music”. The pre-concert discussion will begin at 2:15 p.m.

Tickets purchased in advance are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors 60 and over, and $10 for students, and may be purchased online at www.detroitchamberwinds.org, or by calling 248-559-2095. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 more than the advance prices listed above.

Birmingham Unitarian Church is located at 38651 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church is located at 211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, to the east of Mack Ave. The concert on April 13th is sponsored by Macro Connect and Luck’s Music Library, and the concert on April 20th is sponsored by Environmental Research Associates and Plunkett Cooney.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theater Orchestras. Now in its 26th season, it has become nationally recognized for its first-rate performances, recordings, and educational programs.

DCWS PRESENTS SEQUEL TO SELL-OUT PERFORMANCE

In 2006, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings’ popular Nightnotes series witnessed its best-selling concert to date with “Horns O’Plenty”, featuring the talented DSO Horn Quartet. On Friday, April 4, DCWS welcomes the virtuosic Quartet back for an encore performance entitled “Horns O’Plenty II”. The concert will be held at Hagopian World of Rugs, home of the Nightnotes series, at 850 South Old Woodward in Birmingham. A complimentary reception will precede the concert, beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Hand-picked by the musicians themselves, the works featured on the program represent the best of horn repertoire from the Baroque era to today. Commencing with a selection of 17th-century madrigals, the quartet will go on to showcase their master musicianship with Bach’s intricate Fugue in C-minor.

In homage to Austrian composer and horn player Anton Wunderer, known in the 20th century as the “Johann Strauss of the horn quartet”, the group will play a pair of the marches for which he was famous. The concert will come to a close with some of Lowell Shaw’s delightful Fripperies, sure to appeal to those with a taste for jazz.

Discounted advance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and can be purchased on-line at www.detroitchamberwinds.org, or by calling 248-559-2095. Tickets will also be available at the door for an additional $5 per ticket.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble made up primarily of musicians from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theater Orchestras. As well as the Nightnotes concerts, DCWS presents a nine-concert subscription series. For more information, please call 248-559-2095.

GENIUSES AND WANNABES

Fans of the movie Amadeus will have the chance to relive its magic, mystery, and great music as Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings presents “Geniuses and Wannabes”, a concert featuring works by Mozart and Salieri. The concert will be held on Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Birmingham Unitarian Church, located at 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills. A concert Preview will begin at 2:15 p.m., featuring musicologist Steven Whiting in a presentation entitled “Operatic Encounters”.

Antonio Salieri, a well-respected composer in his own right, suffered from an intense jealously of compositional master Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The end of his life found Salieri in an insane asylum, where some say he went so far as to confess to Mozart’s murder! While we may never know the whole truth about Mozart and Salieri’s personal relationship, we can listen to and observe the relationship between their compositional styles and musical inclinations. Join the DCWS musicians for favorite Mozart selections such as Divertimento No. 3, K. 166 and La Ci Darem from the renowned opera Don Giovanni.

Also featured on the concert is Salieri’s Armonia per un Tempio della Notte (“Temple of the Night”), a wafting and ethereal piece for wind octet. Listeners can decide for themselves – was Salieri a genius like Mozart, or just a talented wannabe? Mr. Beethoven sides with Mozart for the evening, as concertgoers enjoy his Variations on La Ci Darem, inspired by the aforementioned Mozart piece of the same name.

Tickets purchased in advance are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors 60 and over, and $10 for students. They may be purchased online at www.detroitchamberwinds.org, or by calling 248-559-2095. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 more than the advance prices.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theater Orchestras. Now in its 26th season, it has become nationally recognized for its first-rate performances, recordings, and educational programs.

DCWS PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH JAMES VAN VALKENBURG

The popular Nightnotes concert series presented by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) will feature DSO Assistant Principal Viola James VanValkenburg in a solo recital on Friday, February 22, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Hagopian World of Rugs, located at 850 South Old Woodward in Birmingham. A complimentary pre-concert reception will precede the concert, beginning at 8:00 p.m.

James VanValkenburg came to the DSO after a satisfying career in chamber music. A founding member of the International String Quartet, his work with the ensemble brought him across the globe to Europe, the Far East, and South America. Now, he returns to his chamber music roots for an up-close-and-personal performance featuring his favorite selections from the solo viola repertoire.

The viola has a rich, full-bodied sonority, all too seldom enjoyed in a solo context. The program will include Vivaldi’s Sonata No. 4, Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 in E-flat, and the Prelude and Fugue from Bach’s Sonata in A-minor for Violin. Concertpiece, a work by the Romanian composer and violinist Georges Enesco, will also be featured on the concert.

Discounted advance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and can be purchased on-line at www.detroitchamberwinds.org, or by calling 248-559-2095. Tickets will also be available at the door for an additional $5 per ticket.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble made up primarily of musicians from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theater Orchestras. As well as the Nightnotes concerts, DCWS presents a nine-concert subscription series. For more information, please call 248-559-2095.

METRO DETROIT GETS "ALL BRASSED UP"

All dressed up with nowhere to go? Join Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings as they get "All Brassed Up" for a great concert featuring world-class brass musicians. This event will take place at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit on Sunday, January 27^th at 4:00 p.m., and will be repeated at First United Methodist Church in Birmingham on Sunday, February 3^rd at 3:30 p.m. The February 3^rd concert will feature a Horn Masterclass with DSO horn player Bryan Kennedy at 2:45 p.m., directly preceding the performance – a great educational experience for young brass players.

"All Brassed Up" will run the gamut of brass masterpieces, including works dating from to the Baroque era to the present. Bach fans will revel in the mastery of his Badinerie, featuring Neal Campbell on solo tuba, while euphonium enthusiasts will enjoy Ken Kroesche's solo on the timeless favorite Londonderry Air.

The evening will also feature a number of familiar orchestral works in exciting, rarely-heard arrangements for brass choir. Don't miss Gershwin's An American in Paris, brought to new life by the brilliant sound of brass instruments under the direction of conductor Paul Eachus. Also of note will be a unique arrangement of Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony, from which DCWS will present the Adagio and Finale.

Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit is located at 4800 Woodward Ave. at Warren Rd. First United Methodist Church is located at 1589 W. Maple Rd. in Birmingham. The concert on January 27^th is sponsored by Henry Ford Health System, and the concert on February 3^rd is sponsored by Buick.

Advance tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors 60 and over, and $10 for students. They may be purchased online at www.detroitchamberwinds.org, or by calling 248-559-2095. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 more than the above listed advance prices.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theater Orchestras. Now in its 26^th season, it has become nationally recognized for its first-rate performances, recordings and educational programs.

TWO'S COMPANY, THREE'S A CONCERT

Three is never a crowd when a trio of stellar musicians gets together for an evening of great performances! Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' popular Nightnotes series continues on Friday, January 11 with "Trios and More", a program dedicated to the magical combination of clarinet, horn, and piano. Held at Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham, the atmosphere for the performance will be as unique and intimate as the music itself.

The evening will feature Laurence Liberson on clarinet, Karl Pituch on horn, and Robert Conway at the piano. Talents of each artist will be highlighted as the concert opens, with a variety of works showcasing their individual instruments. A rare performance of a work by Franz Strauss, Richard Strauss' father, is not to be missed.

The concert will culminate in the Romantic Era, as the three musicians come together for Reinecke's Trio in B-flat for Clarinet, Horn and Piano. This beautiful and emotive piece is sure to be a favorite amongst Brahms fans!

A reception with light refreshments will begin at 8:00, followed by the performance at 8:30. Advance tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Students; tickets purchased at the door are $5 more per ticket. Tickets can be ordered by calling 248-559-2095, or by visiting www.detroitchamberwinds.org . Hagopian World of Rugs is located at 850

S. Old Woodward in Birmingham.

For more information about Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Nightnotes or Subscription Concert Series, please call 248-559-2095.

'Tis the Season for Trumpets and Trombones

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) presents its beloved seasonal celebration, Holiday Brass, in two performances: Sunday, December 9th, at Christ Church Grosse Pointe at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 16th, at Christ Church Cranbrook at 7:30 p.m.

A Holiday Sing-Along will begin forty-five minutes prior to each concert. Christ Church Grosse Pointe is located at 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms; Christ Church Cranbrook is located at 470 Church Rd. in Bloomfield Hills, at the intersection of Cranbrook and Lone Pine.

The performances will include an assortment of festive selections arranged for brass instruments in different combinations. In addition, DCWS is proud to once again welcome talented young musicians from area schools to join in the music-making. The Pointe Singers, made up of 75 students from Grosse Pointe South High School, will be highlighted at the December 9th concert, while the Bloomfield Hills. Andover High School choir will share the stage with DCWS at Christ Church Cranbrook. The program includes Charles Theodore Pachelbel's Magnificat and William Byrd's Earle of Oxford's March, as well as a selection from Tchaikovsky's Nutcrackeri. "Deck the Halls", "Silent Night", and "First Noel" will be among the holiday favorites featured.

Advance tickets for these concerts are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors (60 and older) and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased at 248-559-2095 or online at www.detroitchamberwinds.org. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 more than the above prices. The December 9th concert is sponsored by Butzel Long and Frances Twiddy Associates; the concert on December 16th is sponsored by National City Bank and Southfield Chrysler Jeep.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre orchestras. Now in its 26th year, it has become nationally recognized for its first-rate performances, recordings and educational programs.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Presents Acclaimed Young Artist

Detroit's classical music scene will be shaken up with a dash of youth when talented young artist Jason Amos performs a viola recital on the evening of Friday, November 9 at Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham. He is the featured artist on Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings. Nightnotes series.

From Southfield, Amos began his viola studies at age 11 through the public school system. He has received honors in several competitions including 4th place in the Sphinx Competition and 1st place in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Bradlin Scholarship Concerto Competition. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan's School of Music, Amos currently is studying at the New England Conservatory of Music, in Boston.

Amos will perform the following works: Bruch's Romance for Viola and Piano, Op. 85, Rebecca Clarke's Sonata for Viola and Piano and Brahms' Sonate No. 1 in F-Moll, Op. 120.

He will be accompanied by Dmitri Vorobiev on piano. A native of Moscow, Russia, Vorobiev began his piano studies when he was 5. In May of 2007 he received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan.

The 8:30 p.m. performance is preceded by an hors d'oeuvres reception at 8:00, and is second of six concerts in the Nightnotes series. Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students; tickets purchased at the door are $5 more per ticket. Tickets can be ordered by calling 248-559-2095 or visiting www.detroitchamberwinds.org. Hagopian World of Rugs is located at 850 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham.

As well as the Nightnotes concerts, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, now in its 26th year, presents a nine-concert subscription season.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings announces 2007-2008 concert series

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, composed of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre orchestras, is pleased to announce its 26th season. Nine innovative concerts will be presented, featuring both timeless favorites and contemporary masterpieces.

The season opens on Sunday, October 21, with a 3:00 pm performance at Birmingham Unitarian Church. Entitled Lucky Sevens, Crazy Eights, the concert features Beethoven's Septet Op. 20 for winds and strings along with the world premiere of Half Moon Nocturne, an octet by composer Andrea Reinkemeyer, a faculty member at Bowling Green State University.

The two annual Holiday Brass concerts that follow are always among the most popular of the season. The choirs of Grosse Pointe South and Bloomfield Hills Andover high schools will join DCWS brass, conducted by Scott Boerma, Director of the University of Michigan Marching Band. The concerts occur at 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 9 at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, and on Sunday, December 16 at 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cranbrook.

The brass ensemble remains at center stage for two performances entitled All Brassed Up, spanning four centuries of large brass choir repertoire. The concerts will occur at 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 27, at Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit, and at 3:30 pm on Sunday, February 3, at First United Methodist Church - Birmingham.

DCWS follows its brass showcases with Geniuses and Wannabes, a concert featuring charming wind masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Salieri. This performance will be held on Sunday, March 16, at 3:00 pm in Birmingham Unitarian Church.

Something Old, Something New follows at 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 13 at the Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills. The concert will include a performance of Beethoven's masterful Sextet for Winds, Op. 71, and a world-premiere by composer Matthew Tommasini for solo trombone, piano, bass, percussion, and woodwind octet. The concert will be repeated on Sunday, April 20, at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church.

The final concert of the DCWS series will occur at the Seligman Center as part of the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, on Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 pm. Combining some of the area's top musical talent with internationally renowned guest artists from the Festival, this concert gives the audience exposure to expert regional and national musicianship. Featured is a performance of Gershwin's masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue.

In addition to its subscription concerts, DCWS also presents a six-concert series of eclectic performances entitled Nightnotes. These concerts occur on Friday evening at Hagopian World of Rugs, 850 S. Old Woodward, in Birmingham. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m., following an 8:00 reception offered by Hagopian. The Nightnotes schedule is as follows:

Tickets to the subscription and Nightnotes series may be ordered on the DCWS website or by calling the DCWS office at 248-559-2095. Season ticket prices range from $60 to $160, with substantial discounts offered for students and senior citizens.

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings is an ensemble committed to bringing to life the large and wonderful body of repertoire that utilizes between six and twenty musicians. Due to their unusual instrumentation, many of these works go largely unheard in professional concert halls.

Supplementing its season with recording, touring and educational programs, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings has established an international reputation for artistic excellence. The organization has released five compact discs, the most recent being a 2007 recording of Mozart's Gran Partita on Koch Classics.

DCWS Opens 26th Season with Lucky Sevens, Crazy Eights

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, an ensemble of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre orchestras, will begin its subscription season on October 21st with a concert entitled Lucky Sevens, Crazy Eights. The concert will be performed at 3:00 pm at the Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills.

The program includes Trio in A minor, Op. 114 by Johannes Brahms and Septet in E flat, Op. 20 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Of special note is the world premiere of Half Moon Nocturne by composer Andrea Reinkemeyer, commissioned by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings.

The first woman to be commissioned by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, Dr. Reinkemeyer enjoys exploring sonic representations of landscapes and photographs through music. She earned her graduate degrees in composition from the University of Michigan and is currently an adjunct professor of music at Bowling Green State University. A 2:15 p.m. preview before Lucky Sevens, Crazy Eights will feature a talk by Dr. Reinkemeyer, covering topics such as her style of composition and the role of the female composer.

Birmingham Unitarian Church is located at 38651 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills. This concert is sponsored by The Center for Financial Planning and the family of Burton D. Jones.

Advance tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors 60 and over, and $10 for students. They can be purchased online, or by calling 248-559-2095. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 more than the advance prices.

In addition to presenting a nine-concert subscription season, DCWS also presents five Nightnotes performances at Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham. More information can be found at here.

Nightnotes Season Opens with "Mostly Baroque"

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, an ensemble made of musicians drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre orchestras, opens its 2007-2008 Nightnotes series with "Mostly Baroque" on Friday, October 5. Each of the six concerts in the Nightnotes series is performed in the charming and intimate setting of Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham.

The concert will feature violinist Andrew Wu, keyboardist Angelina Pashmakova, and oboist Sally Pituch, who serves as Artistic Director of the Nightnotes series. The evening's repertoire represents the talent of Baroque and Classical masters and includes:

Doors open at 7:45 pm followed by refreshments at 8:00 and the performance at 8:30. Advance tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Students; tickets purchased at the door are $5 more per ticket. Tickets can be ordered by calling 248-559-2095. Hagopian World of Rugs is located at 850 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham.

As well as the Nightnotes concerts, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, now in its 26th year, presents a nine-concert subscription season. For more information or to purchase subscriptions or single tickets, please call 248-559-2095. Tickets are also available on-line.

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