Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown curate an eclectic romance program featuring time-loved classics, little-known gems, and original works. The infectious rapport of these adventurous young talents is sure to captivate the audience at the Lakewood Cultural Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 22nd.
Lakewood Musical Duo
The affectionate, and honest style of the Canellakis-Brown Duo showcases classics alongside rarely heard pieces and their own heartfelt compositions and wild arrangements. The romance program offers a preview of the duo’s new album to be released in 2024 and showcases a soulful, virtuosic, and downright fun selection of music. A highlighted piece in the program, Prelude and Dance, originated as a solo cello work for Nicholas until Michael rewrote the piece to include a piano part for himself. Another featured arrangement, Romance á GF, is a mysterious composition written in 2022 for the romance album.
Canellakis and Brown each maintain formidable solo careers while also performing as a duo. Both musicians are longtime artists with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and recent engagements include performing at Lincoln Center, Rockport Music, and Wolf Trap in Washington, D.C.
Looking for a sweet Valentine’s gift? Give the gift of tickets to the Canellakis-Brown Duo performance and celebrate with dinner and a show the following week! Check out our Culture and Cuisine partnership with participating Belmar restaurants for special dining deals available when you show your ticket on the day of the show.
Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now at 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and West Alameda Avenue).