DCWS Presents Woven Air in Nightnotes Series Performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings
Jainelle Robinson: Robinson@art-ops.org | (248) 559-2095
www.detroitchamberwinds.org
DCWS Presents Woven Air in Nightnotes Series Performance
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Hagopian World of Rugs, Birmingham
Birmingham, MI — Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) continues its 44th season, Hear • Here, with Woven Air, an evening devoted to the expressive power and versatility of the clarinet. Taking place Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham, this Nightnotes performance brings together three musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a program spanning more than two centuries of music.
Clarinetist Jack Walters is joined by DSO African-American Fellow Triniti Rives, cellist Jeremy Crosmer, and pianist Zhihua Tang for a richly varied program that moves from the Classical elegance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio, Op. 11 to the driving rhythmic landscape of Steve Reich’s New York Counterpoint. Along the way, audiences will hear pieces such as Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Two Clarinets, Felix Mendelssohn’s Concert Piece No. 2, and Nino Rota’s Trio. Selections by George Gershwin add a distinctly American perspective, blending classical structure with jazz influence.
Together, the program offers music from the Classical, Romantic, twentieth-century, and contemporary traditions, showcasing the clarinet in varied chamber settings offering audiences a panoramic view of the instrument’s voice. Offering audiences an opportunity to hear This program really shows the clarinet’s ability to transform,” said Jack Walters. “It can sing with warmth and intimacy, sparkle with agility in dialogue, or pulse with modern rhythmic energy. I hope audiences leave hearing the instrument in a completely new way—recognizing just how many colors and characters it can embody.”
Set in the unique and inviting space of Hagopian World of Rugs, Nightnotes concerts are designed to offer chamber music at its most personal—up close, conversational, and immersive.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Two Clarinets
Jack Walters, clarinet | Triniti Rives, clarinet
Steve Reich – New York Counterpoint
Jack Walters, clarinet
George Gershwin – Preludes
Triniti Rives, clarinet | Zhihua Tang, piano
Nino Rota – Trio
Jack Walters, clarinet | Jeremy Crosmer, cello | Zhihua Tang, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven – Trio, Op. 11
Triniti Rives, clarinet | Jeremy Crosmer, cello | Zhihua Tang, piano
Felix Mendelssohn – Concert Piece No. 2
Jack Walters, clarinet | Triniti Rives, clarinet | Zhihua Tang, piano
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Jack Walters joined the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 2017 under the direction of Leonard Slatkin. In 2016, he was awarded the Zarin Mehta Global Academy Fellowship with the New York Philharmonic. After completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan, he attended the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Walters is a D’Addario artist and performs exclusively on Reserve Classic reeds.
Triniti Rives serves as the DSO African-American Fellow and is an emerging artist recognized for her clarity of tone and dynamic artistry.
Jeremy Crosmer is a versatile cellist known for his expressive chamber collaborations and orchestral performances throughout the region.
Zhihua Tang is an accomplished collaborative pianist whose work spans chamber music, vocal repertoire, and solo performance.
DCWS’ Nightnotes series is presented in loving memory of Lurline Sears. This performance is generously underwritten by Elizabeth Sullivan & Steven Gellman.
Tickets are available at detroitchamberwinds.org or by calling (248) 559-2095.
General Admission $32 | Senior $27 | Student $10
About Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings
Founded in 1982, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) is a musician-driven nonprofit that showcases the premier musical talent of our region through innovative and exceptional performances of chamber music in unique venues. With a mission to deepen audience connections and community impact, DCWS fosters collaboration, education, and artistic excellence across Metro Detroit. Now in its 44th season, DCWS continues to explore the intersection of sound and place through the season theme Hear • Here, which invites audiences to be fully present, to listen deeply, and to experience the power of chamber music in community.