Name: Nightnotes with Robyn Bollinger & Friends
Start: 2025-02-28T19:30:00
Location: Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham

Embark on a journey of musical exploration with Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings as they present a captivating lineup of events featuring talented musicians and compelling compositions. From string quartet premieres to eclectic trumpet and piano performances, this season promises a rich tapestry of sounds and stories. Join us as we delve into the details of these exciting gatherings and the creative talents behind them.

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As 2025 unfolds, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) orchestrates a series of vibrant events that explore the rich tapestry of wind, brass, and string music. With premier performances, innovative compositions, and world-class musicians, the events highlight cultural diversity and artistic innovation. From the Spiral Quartet's premieres at the Charles H. Wright Museum to an intimate Nightnotes series featuring acclaimed artists, these performances are set to captivate audiences and celebrate the profound impact of music. Join us as we delve into the details of each remarkable event and the stories behind them.

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The Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) is all set to captivate audiences with a series of upcoming performances. From the collaborative flair of 'Nightnotes with Robyn Bollinger & Friends', the eclectic trumpeting of James Vaughen, to the compelling narratives of 'Structurally Sound' at the Detroit Public Theatre, music enthusiasts have much to look forward to. Not to be missed are the familial harmonies of Harper and Cole Randolph, and the globally resonant Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival 2025. Each event promises a unique offering, celebrating diverse musical expressions and creative collaborations.

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Robyn Bollinger

Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy

Jeremy Crosmer

James VanValkenburg

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings

Holiday Brass: Bloomfield Hills

Kirk in the Hills

St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church

Hidden Nomination, a genre-defying jazz quartet, shares their passion for musical exploration and innovation through a Nightnotes performance. As an ensemble that emerged from Ann Arbor’s own Blue Llama Jazz Club, they have quickly become a leading force in the Midwest music scene.

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Hagopian World of Rugs

Flutist Amanda Blaikie, bassoonist Cornelia Sommer, and harpist Alyssa Katahara present a vibrant program exploring human and natural landscapes through seasonal motifs and expressive textures.

Notes Through the Seasons

The Mirrored Glass Harp Trio explores soundscaping with lighting design and video projections drawn from the Detroit Repertory Theatre itself — amplifying the venue’s legacy of social justice through music, visuals, and immersive artistry.

Rhythm & Texture

Detroit Repertory Theatre

Under the baton of Timothy Weiss, DCWS reunites with the Detroit Opera Resident Artists for a performance of Kurt Weill’s Mahagonny Songspiel and Maurice Ravel’s Hebrew Songs.

Mahagonny Songspiel

Temple Emanu-El

As part of the DIA’s Friday Night Live series, Timothy Weiss conducts DCWS for the performance of two works celebrating America—an arrangement of Copland’s Appalachian Spring and the world premiere of Daniel Pesca’s Visions of Mt. Tamalpais, a DCWS co-commission.

Appalachian Spring

Detroit Institute of Arts

DCWS artists join forces with international musicians for an exciting collaboration as part of the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival’s opening night.

DCWS at the Festival

Detroit Country Day School - Upper School

DSO concertmaster Robyn Bollinger is joined by her stand mate, Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, as well as violist James VanValkenburg and cellist Jeremy Crosmer. Their performance will feature the premiere of a string quartet by Brian Raphael Nabors as part of the DCWS Resonate program.

Nightnotes with Robyn Bollinger & Friends

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