The Canellakis-Brown Duo invites you to an unforgettable evening that seamlessly blends chamber music, comedy, and film. World-renowned musicians Nicholas Canellakis and Michael Stephen Brown bring their unmatched synergy to the stage, combining technical brilliance with humor and emotional depth. Hailed as “relaxed and unselfconscious” (New York Classical Review), their performances feel like a captivating conversation with friends.

Emerald City Music: An Evening of Music and Film with Canellakis-Brown Duo

South Puget Sound Community College

Join us for a captivating evening at the Jarvis Conservatory on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 7:00 pm, as we present "Music Illuminated: An Evening of Music, Film and Comedy with the Canellakis-Brown Duo." This unique event, part of the Music in the Vineyards series, promises an unforgettable blend of musical brilliance, cinematic artistry, and light-hearted comedy.

The evening features the talented Michael Canellakis and Nick Brown, a duo well-known to MITV audiences for their dynamic collaborations. They will be presenting two new works by Michael, alongside two short films by Nick, including the premiere of "My New Cello 2023," a film with an original score that promises to enchant and engage. Additionally, the program includes the deeply expressive "Andante from Sonata for Cello and Piano, op. 19" by Sergei Rachmaninoff, exploring the rich depths of the cello’s range.

The repertoire also highlights a selection of pieces arranged by Canellakis, including George Gershwin's "Three Preludes" and Don Ellis's "Bulgarian Bulge," showcasing the duo's versatility and flair for innovation. Michael Stephen Brown's compositions, such as the "Breakup Etude for the Right Hand Alone 2020" and "Spinning Song 2024," will feature, offering a blend of music and theater that captivates and entertains.

This event takes place at the scenic Jarvis Conservatory, located at 1711 Main St, Napa, CA 94559. Tickets are available for $25 for adults and $10 for students and those under 18, making it an accessible cultural experience for all.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening where music, film, and comedy converge in a celebration of artistic collaboration and innovation. Book your tickets now and be part of a memorable journey through the arts at the heart of Napa's vibrant cultural scene.

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Music Illuminated: An Evening of Music, Film and Comedy with the Canellakis-Brown Duo

Jarvis Conservatory

"Brown's tangible charisma is matched with a monumental talent."

Michael Stephen Brown, piano Nicholas Canellakis, cello

University of South Alabama

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Memorial University of Newfoundland

Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Brown have been hailed as “a pair of adventurous young talents” (Time Out New York) who “play with their antennae tuned to each other” (The Washington Post). Performing together throughout the world for more than a decade, they combine their unique talents to create a duo that combines masterpieces from the standard literature with original compositions and arrangements.  Canellakis and Brown are both artists with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. They are guest curators for series around the country including the 2021 Music@Menlo Winter Focus Residency, and at Chamber Music Sedona, where Canellakis is the Artistic Director. Both maintain active solo careers, performing recitals and concertos each season. Canellakis, hailed as a “superb young soloist” (The New Yorker), made his Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium debut as soloist with the American Symphony Orchestra. Brown, called a “young piano visionary,” is the recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and was a 2018 Emerging Artist of Lincoln Center. Brown is also a critically acclaimed composer who has written many works for Canellakis, and for such organizations as the Maryland and New Haven symphonies, the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, and Poland’s NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra. Canellakis is also a filmmaker and actor. He and Brown produce and star in a comedy web series called “Conversations with Nick Canellakis,” in which they conduct satirical interviews with stars of the classical music world.

Don Ellis

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Past events

Apr 12, 2025

Emerald City Music: An Evening of Music and Film with Canellakis-Brown Duo · The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Aug 15, 2024

Music Illuminated: An Evening of Music, Film and Comedy with the Canellakis-Brown Duo · Music in the Vineyards

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