Michael Stephen Brown, piano-composer

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 07:30 pm to 08:45 pm UTC-06:00

UA - Pulaski Tech: The Center for Humanities and Arts | North Little Rock

Chamber Music Society of Little Rock
Publisher/HostChamber Music Society of Little Rock
Michael Stephen Brown, piano-composer
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🎹 Don’t miss a dazzling evening with pianist-composer MICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN!
Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the leading figures in the current renaissance of performer-composers,” Brown is celebrated for his fearless performances, expressive storytelling, and vivid musical imagination — seamlessly blending virtuosic piano artistry with brilliant original compositions.
🌟 A 2025 MacDowell Fellow and 2024 Yaddo Artist, Brown performs recitals and concertos worldwide, gracing legendary stages like Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Louvre, and Wigmore Hall. He collaborates regularly with luminaries like Pinchas Zukerman and cellist Nicholas Canellakis.
🏆 His many honors include the 2026 Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, Lincoln Center’s Emerging Artist Award, and the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant — recognitions reserved for the most exciting voices in classical music today.
This concert features works by:
✨ Michael Stephen Brown (including selections from his dynamic and imaginative repertoire)
✨ Maurice Ravel
✨ Felix Mendelssohn
✨ Frédéric Chopin
…and more!
📍 Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistry, passion, and brilliance at the piano!
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Tickets: $25 for general admission; students of all ages are FREE.
Information about the performance and tickets are available online at chambermusicLR.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door, where cash, checks, and cards are accepted.
All are welcome to meet the artists after their performance at a complimentary reception, where food and wine will be served.
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Program details:
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 14
Michael Stephen Brown (b. 1987):
Breakup Etude for the Right Hand Alone (2020)
Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Miroirs
Noctuelles
Oiseaux tristes
Une barque sur l’océan
Alborada del gracioso
La vallée des cloches
INTERMISSION
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4
Michael Stephen Brown (b. 1987)
Pour Angeline
Four Lakes for Children (2024)
I. Lake Alan
II. Lake Spencer
III. Lake Christina
IV. Lake Katrina
Samuel Adler (b. 1928)
A Struggle Between Darkness and Light
Aaron Copland (1900–1990)
El Salón México
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UA - Pulaski Tech: The Center for Humanities and Arts, 2853 W Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72114-2093, United States

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