Three’s a Charm - Fair Lane Music Guild
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Fair Lane Music Guild, Henry Ford Mansion
Detroit’s own cellist Erik Ásgeirsson returns from Germany to join CSD pianist Pauline Martin and Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra concertmaster Eliot Heaton in an inspiring program of piano trio gems: Beethoven Trio, Op.1, No. 1 in E-flat Major, Fauré Piano Trio, Op. 120 and Smetana Piano Trio in G minor.
As always, expect a dynamic evening of chamber music, with time for CSD’s customary Just Between Us “talk-back”, following the concert.
Fair Lane Music Guild, Henry Ford Mansion
1 Fair Lane Drive, Dearborn, MI
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Three’s a Charm - Kerrytown
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Detroit’s own cellist Erik Ásgeirsson returns from Germany to join CSD pianist Pauline Martin and Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra concertmaster Eliot Heaton in an inspiring program of piano trio gems: Beethoven Trio, Op.1, No. 1 in E-flat Major, Fauré Piano Trio, Op. 120 and Smetana Piano Trio in G minor.
As always, expect a dynamic evening of chamber music, with time for CSD’s customary Just Between Us “talk-back”, following the concert.
Kerrytown Concert House
415 N. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Three’s a Charm – Grove Festival of Music
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Grove Festival of Music, 405 N Saginaw Rd., Midland, MI, 48640, United States
Detroit’s own cellist Erik Ásgeirsson returns from Germany to join CSD pianist Pauline Martin and Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra concertmaster Eliot Heaton in an inspiring program of piano trio gems: Beethoven Trio, Op.1, No. 1 in E-flat Major, Fauré Piano Trio, Op. 120 and Smetana Piano Trio in G minor.
As always, expect a dynamic evening of chamber music, with time for CSD’s customary Just Between Us “talk-back”, following the concert.
Grove Festival of Music at St. John’s Episcopal Church
405 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640
Tickets: Available at the door, or call (989) 835-8183

Three’s a Charm - Grosse Pointe War Memorial
2024-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Detroit’s own cellist Erik Ásgeirsson returns from Germany to join CSD pianist Pauline Martin and Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra concertmaster Eliot Heaton in an inspiring program of piano trio gems: Beethoven Trio, Op.1, No. 1 in E-flat Major, Fauré Piano Trio, Op. 120 and Smetana Piano Trio in G minor.
As always, expect a dynamic evening of chamber music, with time for CSD’s customary Just Between Us “talk-back”, following the concert.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial: Winter Brunch and Concert
32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Just announced:
Exclusive discount for CSD patrons at the War Memorial!
Click here for a 2-concert discount – Sunday March 10 & Saturday, April 6.
For Single Tickets Option (Brunch with concert or concert only) or Table of 8 Package Click here.
For more information, call (313) 881-7511

Partners in Time – Simply Sublime!
2024-04-07 14:00 - 17:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
Guest violist Ara Gregorian returns to his native Michigan to join friends and colleagues, violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, cellist Edward Arron and pianist Pauline Martin, in an engaging program for strings and piano. Featuring the monumental Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat by Dvorak, Beethoven’s “Eyeglasses” Duo for Violin and Cello, the ever-popular “Gypsy” Trio in G by Haydn, and William Grant Still’s “Mother and Child” (from his Suite for Violin and Piano).
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It’s a Wrap – Celebrate with the Ehnes Quartet!
2024-05-06 19:30 - 21:30
For Chamber Soloists of Detroit’s series finale, the Ehnes Quartet caps off their touring season with a performance of the complete “Rasoumovsky” quartets, Opus 59 nos. 1, 2 & 3 by Beethoven in a single event. Don’t miss this last opportunity of the season to experience world-class chamber music at The Hawk.

Music for Cello and Piano
2024-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
DSO cellist and composer Jeremy Crosmer and pianist Pauline Martin

By Popular Demand…
2025-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
Detroit Symphony wind principals rejoin Pauline Martin to once again ring in the New Year with an exquisite program featuring Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds.

Music for Strings and Piano
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
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Season Finale: The Ehnes Quartet
2025-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States

Kerson Leong – CSD Debut
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
We are thrilled to introduce internationally acclaimed Canadian violinist Kerson Leong in his solo Detroit debut on Sunday October 19 at 2 p.m. at The Hawk Mainstage Theater in Farmington Hills, with the support of the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit

“With a rich, magical sound, devilish precision of intonation, and a range of colors and nuances that followed the twists and shifting atmospheres of the composition, the violinist from Ottawa all but hypnotized the audience.” (Le Devoir, July 2021)

At age 28, Leong’s astonishing array of awards and accomplishments portend a career of epic achievement. Chamber Soloists of Detroit attendees will surely be proud to say, “We were there when…!”

Program:TÁRREGA/RICCI Recuerdos de la AlhambraBACH Violin Sonata No. 2 in a minor BWV 1003YSAŸE Violin Sonata No. 3 ‘Ballade’KREISLER Recitativo and ScherzoYSAŸE Violin Sonata No. 4BACH Chaconne from Partita No. 2

Ehnes Quartet - Celebrating Its 10th CSD Appearance!
2026-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
Experience firsthand the “rich sound and seamless ensemble playing from…all-star [Ehnes] Quartet” (Strad Magazine)

You are also invited to an artist masterclass, open to the public at no additional cost, on Tuesday Jan. 20 at 9:30 a.m. at The Hawk, where 3 outstanding University of Michigan quartets will have a rare opportunity to be coached by members of the Ehnes Quartet.

CSD extends sincere thanks to masterclass sponsor Judy Unick

Strings & Piano & Winds… Oh, My!
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
April 12, 2026 at 2pm

There’s no place like home for Detroit’s finest.

Pauline Martin, takes the stage with DSO fan favorites – flutist Sharon Sparrow, cellist Jeremy Crosmer, oboist Alexander Kinmonth and violist Will Haapaniemi – for a delightful program showcasing the lyricism and beauty of each of their instruments.

ProgramCarl Reinecke – Sonata “Undine” for Flute and PianoBohuslav Martinů – Trio for Flute, Cello & PianoCharles Martin Loeffler – Two Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola & PianoJohn Corigliano – The Food of Love for Oboe & CelloRebecca Clarke – Two Pieces for Viola and Cello

Astor Piazzolla – La Calle 92 (arr. Desyatnikov) for Viola & Cello

Sponsored by Robert Go and Randy and Lynn Miller

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Single tickets at the door $30, advance purchase $25 (Please note: service fees apply)The Hawk Ticket Hotline: (248) 473-1850 CSD Office: (586) 944-5353

Songs My Mother Taught Me
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
Cellist Erik Asgeirsson returns to join violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti and Pauline Martin for a special Mother’s Day season finale

Violinist Kerson Leong and Pianist Pauline Martin
2026-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
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“With a rich, magical sound … the violinist from Ottawa all but hypnotized the audience” (Le Devoir). Experience firsthand the “miracle of feeling and control” (Sunday Times), as Kerson Leong returns to join CSD pianist Pauline Martin in a beautiful program of Sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart, Beethoven and Fauré, and Maurice Ravel’s fiery “Tzigane.”

Program:

Sonata No. 32 in B flat, K. 454 W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)Sonata No. 5 , Op. 24 (“Spring”) L. van Beethoven (1770-1827)Sonata No. 1 Op. 13 Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)Tzigane M. 76 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Quintessential Brahms!
2026-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
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Concert update!

While all 4 concerts will take place at The Hawk, the Ehnes Quartet & guest violist Jonathan Vinocour will perform in the large 3rd-floor Media Center. Due to limited seating, preferred seating for Nov. 12 will be limited to season ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis if purchased by October 4, 2026.

The Ehnes Quartet

With special guest, Jonathan Vinocour

Chamber Soloists of Detroit audiences have come to expect nothing less than breathtakingly beautiful performances of string quartet masterworks by the Ehnes Quartet: violinists James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti, violist Che-Yen Chen and cellist Edward Arron. We are thrilled to introduce their esteemed colleague, violist Jonathan Vinocour, who will join them for this intimate performance of String Quintets (Double Viola) nos. 1 and 2 by Johannes Brahms.

Program:

String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Friends in High Places
2027-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
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A delightful and varied program is in store, whenever Detroit’s finest take the stage! Join us for an afternoon of musical conversation between friends with DSO principals – Alex Kinmonth (oboe), Ralph Skiano (clarinet), Conrad Cornelison (bassoon), Edmund Rollett (French horn) and Monica Fosnaugh (English horn) – and pianist Pauline Martin. Featuring Beethoven’s masterpiece, the Quintet for Piano and Winds and selections by the late Elaine Lebenbom, the first woman composer to earn a degree from the University of Michigan.

Season Finale: Introducing Gabrielle Despres
2027-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
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Chamber Soloists of Detroit welcomes rising star, Canadian violinist Gabrielle Despres, to the stage, joining CSD pianist Pauline Martin and friends for a rich program of timeless selections for strings and piano.
