The second Signature Series piano recital of the season introduces the remarkable Evren Ozel to CMDetroit’s Seligman audience. Recipient of a coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant, Ozel’s mature and thoughtful musicianship rivals that of musicians twice his age. His blockbuster program includes Schumann’s Carnaval and Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit.

The Spheres: Embark on a journey through the cosmos, where mysteries of the universe unfold in all their glory and splendor. This program brings to life the rich mythology and awe of the celestial bodies through captivating masterpieces of the Baroque era. This evocative program tells the story of the universe through the timeless voices of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, featuring works by Lully, Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach.

Pianist Michelle Cann is enjoying one of the most rapidly rising careers in recent memory, including two GRAMMY Awards and performances with every major symphony orchestra in America in the past four years. Her close association with Chamber Music Detroit continues with a Signature Series recital exploring the deep connection between Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

With a career spanning over three decades, the much sought-after Brentano Quartet returns for their ninth appearance on the Chamber Music Detroit stage.  Now occupying the coveted faculty residency at Yale University previously held by the Tokyo String Quartet, they will perform works by Schubert, Beethoven, and Timo Andres.