Name: Dialogues for Cello and Piano
Start: 2026-03-16T19:30:00
Location: Michigan State University

Soojin Kim

Suren Bagratuni

Michigan State University College of Music

Celebrate 250 years of American spirit and iconic music as Piano Monster returns with its signature spectacle—four grand pianos and seven pianists in a powerful concert. This all-American program closes the Showcase Series with a wall of sound that honors the nation’s rich musical legacy through a vibrant mix of genres and patriotic flair. Expect bold arrangements, celebratory energy, and a sonic tribute worthy of this historic milestone.

Piano Monster: America 250!

Michigan State University

MSU cellist Suren Bagratuni, accompanied by doctoral student and pianist Soojin Kim, presents a recital of sonatas by Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy, and Benjamin Britten. Spanning the Romantic era to the 20th century, this program offers a vivid exploration of depth and expressive range in the cello-piano repertoire.