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You can navigate the website using the menu below.</p> <ul> <li><a href="home/index.pl" target="main">Home</a></li> <li>2010-2011 Season: <ul> <li><a href="contributable/1011Season/Opus9Series.html" target="main">Opus 9 Series</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/1011Season/Opus3PianoSeries.html" target="main">Opus 3 Piano Series</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PDFs/CMSD1011SeasonBrochure.pdf" target="main">Season Brochure (PDF)</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/1011Season/Subscriptions_v2.html" target="main">Purchase Subscriptions</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/1011Season/SingleTicketInformation_v2.html" target="main">Purchase Single Tickets</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/1011Season/PreConcertTalks.html" target="main">Pre-Concert Talks</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Past Seasons <ul> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2009-2010.html" target="main">2009-2010</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2008-2009.html" target="main">2008-2009</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2007-2008.html" target="main">2007-2008</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2006-2007.html" target="main">2006-2007</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2005-2006.html" target="main">2005-2006</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2004-2005.html" target="main">2004-2005</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2003-2004.html" target="main">2003-2004</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2002-2003.html" target="main">2002-2003</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2001-2002.html" target="main">2001-2002</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/2000-2001.html" target="main">2000-2001</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PastSeasons/1999-2000.html" target="main">1999-2000</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>About <ul> <li><a href="contributable/Contact.html" target="main">Contact</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/Directions.html" target="main">Directions</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/Seating.html" target="main">Seating</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/AdvisoryBoard.html" target="main">Artistic Advisory Board</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/BoardOfDirectors.html" target="main">Board of Directors</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/History.html" target="main">History</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Giving <ul> <li><a href="contributable/CharitablePlannedGivingrev.html" target="main">Charitable Planned Giving</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/ContributorsStories.html" target="main">Contributors' Stories</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/Contribute.html" target="main">Contribute</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/Contributors.html" target="main">Contributor's List</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Awards <ul> <li><a href="contributable/Awards.html" target="main">Awards Received</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/KLRaward.html" target="main">International Trio Award</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Education <ul> <li><a href="contributable/EducationPrograms.html" target="main">Programs</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/2010-2011EnsembleResidencyProgram.html" target="main">2010-2011 Residency</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/2009-2010EnsembleResidencyProgram.html" target="main">2009-2010 Residency</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/EducationConnection/index.html" target="main">Education Connection</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Press & Media <ul> <li><a href="contributable/PressIndex.html" target="main">Print Media</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/RadioAudio.html" target="main">Radio/Audio</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/trioawardcds.html" target="main">Trio Award CDs</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/TvVideo.html" target="main">TV/Video</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/WebMedia.html" target="main">Web Media</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/PhotoGallery.html" target="main">Photo Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/educationslideshows.html" target="main">Photo Streams</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_Music_Society_of_Detroit" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="contributable/EmailClicks.html" target="main">Email Clicks</a></li> <li><a href="contributable/SocietyCafe.html" target="main" >Society Cafe</a></li> </ul> <h2>About the Chamber Music Society of Detroit</h2> <p>The Chamber Music Society of Detroit, founded in 1944, has emerged as one of the most prestigious presenters of world-class chamber music in the United States today. The tenth oldest of such organizations recognized by Chamber Music America, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit remains dedicated to presenting the world's most outstanding composers and performers of classical and contemporary repertoire.</p> <h3>History</h3> <p>Founded in 1944 by international radio musical educator Karl Haas, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit began as an informal association of people brought together for the purpose of listening to chamber music. In the early days, Mr. Haas gave lectures (the forerunners to his internationally syndicated radio programs) at the Detroit Public Library to inform the public about upcoming concerts.</p> <p>During the late 1960's, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit underwent a change that helped to transform it into the organization that we recognize today. Until that time, Chamber Music Society ensembles were comprised of the first chair musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. A new era for the Chamber Music Society began when the leadership passed from Karl Haas to Zalman "Tiny" Konikow in 1969. From this point forward, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit invited groups from around the globe to perform on its stage, making world-class chamber music accessible to metropolitan Detroit music lovers.</p> <p>During his 25-year tenure as president, Tiny Konikow was also instrumental in recognizing and showcasing the talents of many up-and-coming musicians. Most notable are the Chamber Music Society of Detroit's early presentations of Leonard Bernstein, Yo-Yo Ma, Seiji Ozawa and the Tokyo String Quartet.</p> <p>Under Tiny Konikow's leadership, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, its Board of Trustees and its supporters also played a crucial role in the preservation and renovation of Detroit's Orchestra Hall. Had it not been for their efforts and financial support, this extraordinary venue might not exist today.</p> <p>In 1995, Lois R. Beznos became President of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, after serving as Chair of the Board of Directors since 1987. As the organization's leader, Lois Beznos had organized the Board into working committees, instituted regular meetings, initiated corporate fund-raising, obtained volunteer legal and financial assistance and implemented a mission statement and by-laws. As a result, the Board developed a clearly structured, well-defined, adequately funded organization capable of sustaining itself.</p> <p>In 1993, the Grayling Foundation and Chamber Music America awarded grants to the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, providing, for the first time, financial means to employ staff members.</p> <p>Under Lois Beznos' tenure as president, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit has more than tripled its subscriber base and its budget - while developing community collaborations, extending its role at national and international levels, adding professional staff and instituting comprehensive education programs.</p> <p>In her first year as President, Lois Beznos instituted an informative series to present lectures and discussions on such subjects as chamber music history, music theory, chamber music performance and instrument making. Today, this program has evolved into a series of pre-concert Talks and film.</p> <p>Continuing to build upon the Chamber Music Society of Detroit's educational mission, Ms. Beznos also established collaboration with the Wayne State University Department of Music in 1995, introducing master classes by renowned musicians performing on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series. Gradually increasing its scope over the years, the education program is now an intensive Two-Week Ensemble Residency Program. Unique to the metropolitan Detroit community, this two-week program presents world-class touring ensembles which perform on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series, offering enriched exposure for young people. In addition to Wayne State University, and over the past several seasons, students from the Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Country Day School, the Cornerstone Schools, Cranbrook Educational Community, the Dearborn, Farmington, Rochester and Royal Oak Public Schools and University Preparatory Academy in Detroit have participated. In addition Latino Family Services, Focus: Hope and Children�s Hospital of Michigan are also education program collaborators. Over three thousand students participate each year, and 1400 students participate in the culminating feature of the program: student concerts presented at the same professional venue where Chamber Music Society of Detroit series concerts are presented.</p> <p>Among the world-class quartets which have participated in this innovative residency program are the Borromeo String Quartet, the Brentano String Quartet, the Miami String Quartet, the Pacifica Quartet (all winners of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award) and the Shanghai Quartet. The Claremont Trio, first winner of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award, conducted the 2005-2006 Ensemble Residency Program. </p> <p>The Chamber Music Society of Detroit's 2010-2011 Ensemble Residency Program will be led by Celino Romero and Lito Romero of the internationally celebrated Romeros guitar quartet, marking the first time the program has featured the guitar. Celino Romero and Lito Romero will present interactive lecture demonstrations at schools across metropolitan Detroit from September 13 - 23, 2010 and will perform two student concerts at Seligman Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 24.</p> <h3>Endowment Program</h3> <p>Over the years, corporate, foundation and individual support has grown remarkably, and continues to grow today with additional contributions. To ensure the future stability of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, the Board of Directors has dedicated itself to the efforts of endowment fundraising. In 1994, the Kresge Foundation, through the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, awarded the Chamber Music Society the Van Dusen Endowment Challenge. In April 1997, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit announced the completion of its first endowment campaign, having surpassed its goals, a remarkable achievement for an organization which had had no endowment in its then 53-year history. </p> <p>Building upon its success with the Van Dusen Endowment Challenge and increased organizational capacities over the years, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit announced, in May 2001, a far-reaching charitable planned giving program. </p> <h3>Awards/Recognition</h3> <p>The Chamber Music Society of Detroit's most gratifying recognition comes not only from the local community but from the world of performing artists as well, including: the Cleveland Quartet Award (1996): The Chamber Music Society of Detroit, along with only seven other Chamber music presenters in the United States, including Carnegie Hall, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution, were selected to participate in this prestigious award. </p> <h2>Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award</h2> <p>A biennial piano trio award, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA) derives its impetus from the desire to honor the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio (Joseph Kalichstein, piano, Jaime Laredo, violin, Sharon Robinson, cello) in perpetuity by giving recognition to this prestigious trio's 30-year contribution to chamber music worldwide. In addition, the award was created to encourage and enhance the careers of accomplished and extraordinarily promising young and "rising" piano trios which will be chosen every other year in perpetuity. Developed by Lois R. Beznos and managed by the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, the KLRITA is believed to be the first piano trio award in the world of classical music and the only such award to be administered by a presenting organization.</p> <p>The trios, to be considered, must have been together as ensembles for approximately five to ten years, have agency management and already be actively engaged in touring. </p> <p>The KLRITA is supported in part by the contribution of $30,000 by each of twenty participating chamber music presenters. A unique advantage to presenters is that, in perpetuity, the presenter will have the benefit of an endowed concert, paid for by the award endowment fund, every other season. Additional major support has been contributed by Samuel and Jean Frankel, the Matilda R. Wilson Fund and the Whitney Fund.</p> <p>The winning trios will benefit from presentation on the series of all of the following twenty participating trio award presenters:</p> <ul> <li>Ames Town and Gown Chamber Music Association (IA)</li> <li>Arizona Friends of Chamber Music (AZ)</li> <li>Carnegie Hall (NY)</li> <li>Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CA)</li> <li>Chamber Music Cincinnati (OH) </li> <li>Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CA)</li> <li>Chamber Music Sedona (AZ)</li> <li><strong>Chamber Music Society of Detroit (MI)</strong></li> <li>Chamber Music Society of Louisville (KY)</li> <li>Chamber Music Society of Utica (NY)</li> <li>El Camino College Center for the Arts (CA)</li> <li>Friends of Chamber Music - Kansas City (MO)</li> <li>Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival (MI)</li> <li>Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (FL)</li> <li>Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland (MD)</li> <li>Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts (FL)</li> <li>Purdue Convocations - Purdue University (IN)</li> <li>San Antonio Chamber Music Society (TX)</li> <li>Thomasville Entertainment Foundation (GA)</li> <li>University of Chicago Presents (IL)</li> </ul> <p>In addition to being presented on the series of these twenty presenters, the winning trio will also benefit from the services of Kenneth Warren & Son, Ltd., one of the oldest string instrument dealerships in the U.S., founded in 1924. The winners of the Award will have the advantage of the contribution by Kenneth Warren & Son of instrument maintenance services by its workshop in addition to its efforts to identify the highest quality violins and cellos as prospective loans to the trio winners during the award periods. </p> <p>Additionally, Azica Records will produce a CD recording of the winning ensemble and will make the recording available at the twenty presenter sites.</p> <p>Winning Trios</p> <ul> <li>2003: Claremont Trio</li> <li>2005: Trio con Brio Copenhagen</li> <li>2007: ATOS Trio</li> <li>2009: Morgenstern Trio</li> </ul> <h2>Commissions and Premieres</h2> <p>During its first ten years, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit presented the premieres of works by Ernest Bloch, Ernest Chausson, Ernest von Dohn�nyi, Gabriel Faur�, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Serge Prokofiev and Heitor Villa-Lobos. During its second decade, several world premieres were presented by Michigan composers, including Ross Lee Finney and Leslie Bassett.</p> <p>On its tenth Anniversary, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit was nationally recognized as the only organization to commission a work by public subscription, a piece entitled "Summer Music" by Samuel Barber, which has become a part of the standard chamber music repertory.</p> <p>Celebrating its 25th season in 1968-69, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit again marked the occasion with a commission of Ulysses Kay's "Scherzi Musicale." In 1999, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, in collaboration with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, El Paso Pro Musica and Chamber Music Northwest, co-commissioned String Quartet No. 4 by Charles Wuorinen. </p> <p>Continuing to present premiere performances throughout its history, the Chamber Music Society was honored most recently by an invitation to present the world-premiere performance by the Juilliard String Quartet of Gunther Schuller's Quartet No. 4 during the 2002-2003 season. </p> <h3>Recent Commissions</h3> <p>The Chamber Music Society of Detroit was a co-commissioner for the following commissioning projects:</p> <ul> <li>Richard Danielpour Collaborative Commission: The Chamber Music Society of Detroit participated in a collaborative commissioning project for the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio and viola, which was performed in December of 2007 on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series. Participating collaborators were the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music (Tucson, Arizona), El Paso Pro Musica (Texas), Fortas Chamber Music Concerts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle (New York), Islip Arts Council (New York), and Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (West Palm Beach, Florida). A gift from Norma Jean and Art Shufro supported the Chamber Music Society�s portion of this collaborative Richard Danielpour Commissioning Project.</li> <li>Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Collaborative Commissions: The Chamber Music Society of Detroit participated in collaborative commissioning projects for two new works by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. The first is a piece for the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio and string quartet (septet), which was performed in May 2009 on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series. Collaborating presenters for the septet were 92nd Street Y (New York), Beaches Fine Arts (Jacksonville, Florida), Duke University (North Carolina), El Paso Pro Musica (Texas), Friends of Chamber Music Portland (Oregon), the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (West Palm Beach, Florida), Philharmonic Society of Orange County (California) and Ruth Eckerd Hall (Clearwater, Florida). A gift from Geraldine Schwartz supported the Chamber Music Society�s portion of this collaborative Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Septet Commissioning Project.</li> </ul> <p>The second Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Commissioning Project was a new work for the Pacifica Quartet and saxophone which was presented in April 2009 on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series. Collaborating presenters for this work included the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music (Tucson, Arizona), Fontana Chamber Arts (Kalamazoo, Michigan) and Michigan State University and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts (East Lansing, Michigan). The Chamber Music Society�s portion of the Quintet commission was sponsored by Cecilia Benner.</p> <h2>Artists </h2> <p>Among the scores of international artists who have appeared on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series are Ely Ameling, Emanuel Ax, Daniel Barenboim, Joshua Bell, Yefim Bronfman, Alicia de Larrocha, James Galway, Richard Goode, Yo-Yo Ma, Midori, Jessye Norman, Seiji Ozawa, Itzhak Perlman, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Richard Stoltzman, Dawn Upshaw and Krystian Zimerman.</p> <p>Chamber ensembles have included the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, the English Chamber Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Cleveland, Emerson, Guarneri, Juilliard and Tokyo quartets, the Beaux Arts Trio and the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio.</p> <h2>Chronology</h2> <p> 1944 � Founded by Karl Haas<br> 1944 � 1968 Karl Haas, President<br> 1969 � 1994 Zalman "Tiny" Konikow, President<br> 1994 � 1997 Van Dusen Endowment Challenge<br> 1995 � present Lois R. Beznos, President<br> 1996 � Cleveland Quartet Award<br> 1998 � Two-week String Quartet Residency established<br> May 2001 � Charitable Planned Giving Program announced<br> December 2001 � Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award established<br> 2003-2004 � The Chamber Music Society of Detroit's entire 2003-2004 season is completely sold out (subscriptions and single tickets) for the first time in the organization's history<br> 2004-2005 � The concert season is expanded to two subscription series: a nine-concert (Opus 9) Series and a three-concert (Opus 3) Piano Series.<br> </p> <h2>Artistic Advisory Board</h2> <ul> <li>Emanuel Ax, Piano</li> <li>Yefim Bronfman, Piano</li> <li>Richard Goode, Piano</li> <li>Clive Greensmith, Cello, Tokyo String Quartet</li> <li>Kazuhide Isomura, Viola, Tokyo String Quartet</li> <li>Joel Krosnick, Cello, Juilliard String Quartet</li> <li>Truls M�rk, Cello</li> <li>Jon Kimura Parker, Piano</li> <li>Sharon Robinson, Cello, Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio</li> <li>Andras Schiff, Piano</li> <li>Joseph Silverstein, Violin</li> <li>Joel Smirnoff, President, Cleveland Institute of Music</li> <li>Arnold Steinhardt, Violin</li> <li>Richard Stoltzman, Clarinet</li> <li>Dawn Upshaw, Soprano</li> <li>Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Composer</li> </ul> <h2>Contact Information</h2> <p> Chamber Music Society of Detroit<br> 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 259 West<br> Farmington Hills, MI 48334<br> Ticket Line: 248-855-6070 </p> <p> Administrative Office<br /> Phone: 248-737-9980<br /> Fax: 248-737-9981<br /> </p> <h2>2010-2011 Artists & Repertoire</h2> <h3>Opus 9 Series</h3> <p>Saturday, September 11, 2010<br />The Romeros</p> <p>Saturday, October 9<br />Juilliard String Quartet</p> <p>Saturday, November 13<br />Pacifica Quartet with Anthony McGill, Clarinet</p> <p>Saturday, December 4, 2010<br />Simone Dinnerstein, Piano</p> <p>Saturday, January 8, 2011<br />Emerson String Quartet</p> <p>Saturday, February 12, 2011<br />Orion Quartet and Windscape</p> <p>Saturday, March 26, 2011<br />Zuill Bailey, Cello<br />Piers Lane, Piano</p> <p>Saturday, April 2<br />Nash Ensemble of London</p> <p>Saturday, May 21, 2011<br />Morgenstern Trio<br />Winner, Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award</p> <h3>Opus 3 Piano Series</h3> <p>Saturday, October 2, 2010<br />Garrick Ohlsson, Piano</p> <p>Saturday, February 5, 2011<br />Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Piano</p> <p>Saturday, April 16, 2011<br />Jorge Osorio, Piano</p> <h2>Pre-Concert Talks</h2> <h3>Pre-Concert Talk Speakers</h3> <p>Steven Rings, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Chicago, will be featured in four Pre-Concert Talks.</p> <p>Zuill Bailey, Cello, will discuss the concert repertoire prior to his March 26 recital.</p> <h3>Schedule</h3> <p>Presented at 6:45 PM before the following five concerts:</p> <p>Saturday, October 9, 2010<br />Pre-Concert Talk by Steven Rings<br />Juilliard String Quartet <p>Saturday, December 4, 2010<br />Pre-Concert Talk by Steven Rings<br />Simone Dinnerstein, Piano <p>Saturday, March 26, 2011<br />Pre-Concert Talk by Zuill Bailey<br />Zuill Bailey, Cello<br />Piers Lane, Piano <p>Saturday, April 2, 2011<br />Pre-Concert Talk by Steven Rings<br />Nash Ensemble of London <p>Saturday, May 21, 2011<br />Pre-Concert Talk by Steven Rings<br />Morgenstern Trio <p>Pre-Concert Talks are open to all ticket-holders free of charge.</p> <h2>Pre-Concert Dinners</h2> <p>Bacco Ristorante Pre-Concert Dinners: $35<br />An Exclusive Offer for Chamber Music Society of Detroit Ticket Holders</p> <p>Bacco Ristorante is once again partnering with the Chamber Music Society of Detroit in 2010-2011 to provide its superior cuisine before all twelve Chamber Music Society concerts. These specially priced three-course dinners at $35 are offered exclusively to Chamber Music Society of Detroit subscribers and single ticket holders. Concert tickets must be purchased and dinner reservations must be made in advance.</p> </body>