Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Tuesday October 14, 2025 at 11:30am
Herbert and Dolores Goldsmith Atrium
Pianist Michael Stephen Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis present a vibrant program spanning Beethoven’s masterful G minor Sonata to Chopin’s exuberant Polonaise brillante and much more-- creating a spirited journey through lyricism, virtuosity, and rhythmic flair, all delivered with dynamic artistry and engaging stage presence.
Beethoven Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 2 (1796)
Adagio sostenuto e espressivo-- Allegro molto, piu tosto presto
Rondo: Allegro
Canellakis, Brown
Rachmaninoff Lied in F minor for Cello and Piano (1890)
Canellakis, Brown
Saint-Saëns Romance in F major for Cello and Piano, Op. 36 (1874)
Canellakis, Brown
Brown Spinning Song for Cello and Piano (2024)
Canellakis, Brown
Chopin Introduction et Polonaise brillante in C major for Cello and Piano, Op. 3 (1829-30)
Canellakis, Brown
Ellis Bulgarian Bulge for Cello and Piano (arr. Nicholas Canellakis)
Canellakis, Brown
*Program Subject to Change
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