SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

Don't miss this new June concert Kirill Petrenko conducts Tchaikovsky and two world premieres

Claudia Hommel

APRIL

Paris-born, raised in Detroit, and seasoned in New York, chanteuse Claudia Hommel is a singer and actor. Claudia received her Master’s in Library Science from Wayne State, founded the archives of the Detroit Institute of Arts, serves as Executive Director of a performing art alliance nonprofit, and is a faculty member at DePaul University’s School of Music. With Detroit’s favorite piano man Stefan Kukurugya at the ivories, this Signature performance will celebrate the "crazy years" in jazz-hot Paris. We’ll parade with James Reese Europe's 369th Infantry Hellfighters Jazz Band, dance the Charleston with Josephine Baker, swoon with Maurice Chevalier, croon with Cole Porter, and sing the blues with Duke Ellington. You're invited to dress for the occasion in flapper dresses, spats and tails!

SIGNATURE SERIES WITH ALL SEASONS’ 2023 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

This year, All Seasons formalizes its partnership with the nationally-renowned University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance as it expands its successful Artistin-Residency program. The selected 2023 Artist-in-Residence will stay at All Seasons throughout the summer, and will perform unique programs each month, and casual, spontaneous concerts around mealtimes. The Artist will be the monthly Signature Performer and will also gain experience as Producing Artistic Director, curating additional musicians for ensemble performances. The Artist will present a culminating project, inspired by their relationships and skills developed at All Seasons. This intergenerational and crosscultural experience will develop the Artist not just as a musician, but as an advocate for the arts. Above all, the All Seasons culture will leave a lasting impact on the influential artists of tomorrow.

Mack Sisters

SEPTEMBER

Japanese born pianists, Yuki and Tomoko Mack, have dazzled audiences on three continents. After winning strong recognition as soloists, these Steinway Artists partnered to form the award-winning piano duo, ‘The Mack Sisters’. From Bach to Piazzolla, their diverse repertoire includes a broad range of four-hands piano music and orchestral works. Beyond the mainstage, they’ve performed live on the radio and recorded a highly acclaimed collection of fourhands piano music - all of which exhibit their unique sense of interpretation and flawless technique.

“…Suave and authoritative…” – Detroit Free Press

“ …Duo pianists extraordinaire…” – Gilmore International Keyboard Festival

“…Exciting choice of repertoire played with flawless technique and fire…” – Music and Dance Press/Tokyo, Japan

Kirill Petrenko continues his acclaimed Tchaikovsky interpretations with the symphonic poem Francesca da Rimini. He also introduces two composers, both of whom have found their own distinctive musical language. Julia Wolfe draws her inspiration from classical, folk, and rock music, creating works with magnetic appeal. The music of Lisa Streich is rich in delicate webs of sound, which are penetrated by powerful kinetic energy.

The Berlin Philharmonic is a German orchestra based in Berlin. It is one of the most popular, acclaimed, and wellrespected orchestras in the world. It all started with an act of rebellion: in March 1882, 50 members of the ensemble run by the popular musical director Benjamin Bilse refused to sign their new contracts – they found the working conditions too unfavorable: they were to earn hardly more than day laborers. The musicians decided to set up on their own and from then on to work at their own risk. Thank goodness they did! All Seasons has a subscription to professionally-produced concerts from one of the world’s best orchestras, so don’t forget to take advantage!