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Alexandre Kantorow, 2024 Gilmore Artist, piano

The day after performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, 2024 Gilmore Artist Alexandre Kantorow returns to give a solo recital, showcasing his varied repertoire. Anchoring the program is the final piano sonata by Beethoven and the first piano sonata by Nikolai Medtner. Kantorow also presents the US Premiere of a new work by leading Swedish composer Anders Hillborg, which Kantorow commissioned through his Gilmore Artist Award; he will premiere the work at the Lucerne Festival in January 2026.

Pre-concert talk at 7 pm with Dr. Zaide Pixley in Room 130

More from Alexandre Kantorow:
From Cliburn to Kantorow: A Celebration of Tchaikovsky | May 1, 2026 at 7 pm | LEARN MORE

Program
J.S. BACH /arr. LISZT
Variations on Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen S. 180
N. MEDTNER
Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5
F. CHOPIN
Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 45
ANDERS HILLBORG
The Kalamazoo Flow
U.S. Premiere, commissioned by Alexandre Kantorow, with assistance from The Gilmore
L.v. BEETHOVEN
Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

2nd annual Detroit Vinylfest: records, CDs, tapes, more! FREE!

Brought to you by the Detroit Bookfest team, the 2nd annual Detroit Festival of Records (aka: Detroit Vinylfest) is happening in May!

Over 70+ vendors will be selling vinyl records/LPs, CDs, cassette tapes, music-related posters, ephemera, t-shirts, and more.

Some musicians/DJs/rappers, etc, will be doing autograph signings.

And DJs will be spinning vinyl records.

FREE ENTRY for attendees!

2nd annual Detroit Vinylfest
Sunday, May 03, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48207

Interested in being a vendor? Read this first
https://detroitbookfest.com/dvf2026-vendor-info-timeline/

Then apply here:
https://detroitbookfest.com/vendor-app-dvf2026/

Questions:
Music at DetroitVinylfest dot com

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https://www.facebook.com/events/878569371224913

Cameron Carpenter, organ

In a rare performance by an organist at The Gilmore, Cameron Carpenter demonstrates the versatility and dramatic power of his chosen instrument. Committed to expanding the repertoire for the organ, Carpenter composes original music and also creates his own virtuosic arrangements of iconic works of classical music, including J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Carpenter is the first-ever organist to be nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for a solo album (for his debut album Revolutionary), and has transfixed audiences worldwide with his dazzling technique and larger-than-life style.

Program
J.S. BACH /arr. CAMERON CARPENTER
Goldberg Variations BWV 988
J.S. BACH
Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV 552 (“St. Anne”)
M. MUSSORGSKY /arr. CAMERON CARPENTER
Pictures At An Exhibition

Richard Goode, piano

GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Richard Goode is internationally renowned for his interpretations of Classical and Romantic music. His 10-disc recording of Beethoven’s complete piano sonatas remains a benchmark in the industry. Goode returns to The Gilmore to perform two cornerstones of the repertoire: Beethoven’s monumental Diabelli Variations and Schubert’s heartrending Sonata in B-flat Major, his final composition for solo piano. Either of these works on their own would comprise a worthwhile recital program; the chance to hear both in one evening is not to be missed!

Pre-Concert Talk with Andrew Koehler | 6:30 PM | Lecture Hall

Program
L.v. BEETHOVEN
Thirty-Three Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120
F. SCHUBERT
Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

The “Schubertiade” was a concert invented during Franz Schubert’s lifetime by his friends, who would gather for long evenings to enjoy their favorite composer’s music. Join us for our season-closing Schubertiade exploring Schubert in three settings: his inimitable four-hand piano music, his virtuosic vein with a violin-and-piano showpiece, and his profound statements in the epic Trio in E-flat major, which took the genre to unparalleled levels of complexity and emotional intensity.

Phil Wickham brings his Song of the Saint Tour to Van Andel Arena on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00PM.

With Tauren Wells and special guest Jamie MacDonald.
Join Phil Wickham with Tauren Wells and special guest Jamie MacDonald on the Song of the Saints Tour! Hitting 24 cities across the US in the Spring of 2026, this tour will feature many of your favorite songs like This Is Our God, House of the Lord, and Hymn of Heaven, as well as new songs from his newly released album, Song of the Saints (What An Awesome God, The King Is In The Room, and Homesick for Heaven). Join Phil, Tauren and Jamie for the Song of the Saints Tour! Get your tickets today… we can't wait to see you there!

Tickets on sale Thursday, October 2nd at 10:00AM. *Please note the box office will not be open for this on sale.

Ticket prices are subject to change. For current ticket prices visit Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices may vary, as market pricing applies to all tickets. Prices may fluctuate based on supply and demand. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or on-line at Ticketmaster.com.

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Lionel Richie Coming to Acrisure Amphitheatre May 15,2026

Flint Symphony Orchestra
Flint Symphony Chorus

Nada Radakovich and Jeffrey Walker Flint Symphony Chorus directors
Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Abdiel Vázquez piano

Program
Maurice Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Daphnis et Chloé

Like stepping into a Monet painting, Ravel’s choreographic symphony, Daphnis et Chloé, shimmers with the magic of watercolors and dreams. Adding to the reverie, Abdiel Vázquez — familiar to FSO audiences as our charismatic Holiday Pops conductor — will trade his baton for the piano bench on the Whiting stage. His performance of Ravel’s unique work for piano will single-handedly enchant you with its mysterious beauty and breathtaking technical demands. How does he do it?! We don't know yet, but we hope you’ll join us to find out!