An innovative new partnership, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, Novi Public Library, Nordstrom and PNC present Listen @ The Library - a series of free family concerts performed by internationally acclaimed artists in the heart of the Novi community. These performances are informal and interactive, introducing audiences to chamber music in an entertaining and engaging way and providing an opportunity to meet and speak with the artists.

The Novi Public Library is located at:
45255 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan
Phone: 248-349-0720
Click here for a map and directions.
 

The Bloomfield Township Public Library (February 2 only) is located at:
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI
Phone: 248-642-5800
Click here for a map and directions.

Upcoming Listen @ The Library Concerts
 

The Listen @ The Library series will continue in the fall of 2013.  Check this page in August for a 2013-2014 series listing!

Past Listen @ The Library Concerts

2012-2013 Season

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 3:00 PM
Bloomfield Township Public Library

Sunday October 28, 2012, 3:00 PM
Novi Public Library

Classical Jam 
This innovative ensemble is known for its engaging style, creative  programing and for inviting audience members to share in creation and discovery of music. 

Sunday November 11, 2012, 3:00 PM
Novi Public Library

Linden String Quartet
Winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at Yale University, the Linden Quartet is one of this nation's most exciting up-and-coming ensembles.

Sunday December 16, 2012, 3:00 PM
Since its founding in 2008, the Aeolus String Quartet has won prizes in nearly every major chamber music competition in the U.S. Most recently it took home the 2012 John Lad prize in recognition of its “high level of musicianship....the passion, the dedication, and the great generosity of spirit they have demonstrated.” This exciting young ensemble will be in town for two weeks visiting schools and presenting a student concert webcast as part of the Chamber Music Society’s education program. Novi Public Library

Piano Showcase
Performances of music by Haydn and Schumann by pianists Hee Jung Yoo from Michigan State University and Michal Harris from the University of Michigan. Ms. Yoo and Ms. Harris were among the young pianists selected to participate in a master class given on Friday, December 14 by a legendary pianist and teacher, Menahem Pressler. Yamaha grand piano provided by Evola Music.

Saturday, February 2, 2013, 3:00 PM
Bloomfield Township Public Library

Sunday, February 3, 3013, 3:00 PM
Novi Public Library

Aeolus String Quartet
Since its founding in 2008, the Aeolus String Quartet has won prizes in nearly every major chamber music competition in the U.S. Most recently it took home the 2012 John Lad prize in recognition of its “high level of musicianship....the passion, the dedication, and the great generosity of spirit they have demonstrated.” This exciting young ensemble will be in town for two weeks visiting schools and presenting a student concert webcast as part of the Chamber Music Society’s education program.

Sunday, March 24, 3:00 PM
Novi Public Library

Piffaro: The Renaissance Band
Piffaro re-creates the rustic music of the peasantry as well as the elegant sounds of the official, professional wind bands of the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. Their performances bring “zest and allure to everything, whether they are sending streams of air through penetrating shawm, mellow sackbuts, beguiling bagpipes or delicate recorders.....They evoke the period in all its exuberance, charm and spiritual depth.” (Cleveland Plain-Dealer)

Sunday, April 7, 2013, 3:00 PM
Novi Public Library

Gryphon Trio
Ensemble-in-residence at Music Toronto for ten years, the Gryphon Trio tours extensively throughout North America and Europe. With a repertoire that ranges from traditional European classics to modern-day multimedia, the Trio is committed to redefining chamber music for the 21st century.
 

Past Listen @ The Library Concerts
2011-2012 Season

All concerts take place at the Novi Public Library.

Sunday, February 5, 2012, 3:00 PM

Shanghai Quartet
The internationally renowned string quartet is renowned for its passionate musicality, diverse repertoire and commitment to educating the next generation.
 

Sunday, March 4, 2012, 3:00 PM

Stephen Wogaman, Piano
The Chamber Music Society's president is an accomplished pianist and innovative, engaging music educator.

Sunday, April 1, 2012, 3:00 PM

Carol Wincenc, Flute
Nancy Allen, Harp
Acclaimed flutist Carol Wincenc teams up with Nancy Allen, principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic.  
 

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1:30 - 2:45 PM

Instrument Petting Zoo
Visitors will be able to touch, learn about and try out musical instruments. There will be a family concert immediately following this event at Novi High School by the woodwind quintet Windscape.