THE SCARAB CLUB PRESENTS : Pleyel Recital Series: Celebrating Ravel at 150

THE SCARAB CLUB PRESENTS : Pleyel Recital Series: Celebrating Ravel at 150

Step into the elegant Lounge Gallery of the historic Scarab Club as we honor the genius of Maurice Ravel on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Our cherished Pleyel piano—the very instrument favored by Ravel himself—sets the perfect stage for this intimate musical journey.

RAVEL REIMAGINED: CHAMBER MUSIC MASTERWORKS

Experience the shimmering impressionism and precise craftsmanship that defined Ravel's revolutionary approach to sound. Our carefully curated program showcases selections from his most beloved chamber works.

Distinguished Detroit musicians Liana Gourdjia, Deborah Pae, and Julia Siciliano will bring to life Ravel's extraordinary repertoire, capturing the composer's unique blend of classical refinement and modernist innovation. Each performance illuminates Ravel's meticulous attention to color, texture, and emotional depth.

Join us for pre-concert talks with musical scholars exploring Ravel's lasting influence on composition and his connection to the visual arts movements of his time—a fitting celebration in Detroit's historic arts club.

EVENT DETAILS:

Dates: Friday, March 21, 2025

Time: 7p

Location: The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth St, Detroit, MI 48202

Tickets: $30 general admission, $5 students.

Limited seating available. Reserve your place in this intimate musical experience now.

About the artists:

Liana Gourdjia, violin, is a professor at Ecole Normae Alfred Cortot Conservatory in Paris and at Musikene in San Sebastian Spain, combining it with solo and chamber music performances.

Deborah Pae, cello, is an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University and has an international performing career. She holds degrees from Juilliard, New England Conservatory, and the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth in Belgium.

Julia Sicilaino, piano, is passionate about the Pleyel Piano and was one of its first advocates. She has an international career and holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Michigan.

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