(b)romance – Nicholas Canellakis | Michael Stephen Brown
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(b)romance – Nicholas Canellakis | Michael Stephen Brown

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For their second duo album, cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown curate an eclectic playlist that is close to their hearts. Anchored by five Romances, the album features rarely heard gems alongside their own compositions and arrangements. Ranging from soulful to virtuosic to just plain fun, (b)romance celebrates 15 years of being affectionate, brutally honest, and creatively connected best friends and artistic collaborators.

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Released on a DigiSleeve CD and on all digital platforms: 15 March 2024

Nicholas Canellakis cello
Michael Stephen Brown piano

(b)romance

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
1. Romance, Op. 36

Lukas FOSS (1922–2009)
2. Capriccio

Aaron COPLAND (1900–1990)
3. Poème

Clara SCHUMANN (1819–1896)
4. Piano Concerto, Op. 7: II. Romanze

Claude DEBUSSY (1862–1918)
5. Beau soir (transcr. N. Canellakis)

Jean SIBELIUS (1865–1957)
6. Malinconia, Op. 20

Alberto GINASTERA (1916–1983)
7. Pampeana No. 2, Op. 21

Michael Stephen BROWN (b. 1987)
8–9. Prelude and Dance

Gabriel FAURÉ (1845–1924)
10. Romance, Op. 69

Nicholas CANELLAKIS (b. 1984)
11. Romance à GF

Michael Stephen BROWN
12. 35 Chords for Nick

Sergey RACHMANINOV (1873–1943)
13. Lied

George GERSHWIN (1898–1937)
14. 3 Preludes (arr. N. Canellakis)

Don ELLIS (1934–1978)
15. Bulgarian Bulge (arr. N. Canellakis)

Recorded at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, New York, USA, 3–6 January 2023

Recorded, edited and produced by Ryan Streber
24bit, 96kHz high resolution recording, editing and mastering

Press Quotes

‘Brilliant new release’  (Scala Radio, UK)

‘Like any long-time musical duo, the two catalyze their creative and interpersonal connection into performances of passion and vitality.’  (textura.org)

‘All of this is enjoyable’ (American Record Guide)

‘Adventurous, virtuosic and highly expressive celebration of 15 years of the Canellakis-Brown Duo.
All in all, a great programme, performed with style, virtuosic command and expression’ (Classical Notes)

‘This album by the Canellakis-Brown Duo is a fine balancing act of works that are both intimate and imaginative. I highly enjoyed it’ (Stringendo Magazine)