April 24: DSO partners with Source Booksellers and Cecelia Sharpe to celebrate author, musician, and educator Brendan Slocumb’s latest book release, Symphony of Secrets
May 6: Storm Large returns to The Cube with Great American Songbook standards, rock goddess anthems, and original songs
May 13: Detroit neo-classical artist Candace Nicole presents the second volume of The Candace Nicole Experience
May 18: Yoga & Music in The Cube led by a certified Detroit Yoga Lab instructor
May 26: Brandee Younger premieres music from her latest album, Brand New Life, paying homage to legendary Detroit harpist Dorothy Ashby
May 30: DSO musicians present an intimate evening of piano trio repertoire highlighting composers who have been “hidden gems” over the past two centuries
Tickets on sale now at dso.org/cube
Detroit, (April 13, 2023) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will continue its multi-genre programming in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube (The Cube) with a variety of star-studded performances and the continuation of its popular Yoga & Music events.
On April 24 at 6 p.m., the DSO will welcome author, musician, and educator Brendan Slocumb to The Cube in celebration of his latest release, Symphony of Secrets. The event will be hosted by educator, advocate, and WRCJ 90.9 FM producer/host Cecilia Sharpe and will include a meet and greet, student performance, book signing, conversation, and Q&A. This event is presented in collaboration with Detroit's own Source Booksellers, who will be present with copies of the book for sale during this event.
On May 6 at 8 p.m., fan favorite singer/songwriter Storm Large returns to The Cube for a program of Great American Songbook standards, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, and some of her own gorgeous originals—all delivered with a fierce personal style that goes from a velvety purr to a mighty Valkyrie cry in a single phrase
On May 13 at 8 p.m., Detroit neo-classical artist Candace Nicole returns from her sold-out Cube debut to present an eclectic set of original works and familiar tunes with the help of fellow Detroit musicians. This set emulates her personal style, which magnetizes listeners with an organic combination of deep bass, drum grooves, and lush symphonic chord arrangements topped with imaginative piano melodies. She draws inspiration from a wide range of artists, including Chopin, Joe Sample, Erykah Badu, Amel Larrieux, The Beatles, Fourplay, and Incognito, to name a few.
On May 18 at 7:30 p.m., experience the healing power of a moving meditation combined with soothing sound at Yoga & Music: Moving Meditation, led by a certified Detroit Yoga Lab instructor. During this class, participants will be guided through gentle yoga practice while soaking up the relaxing rhythms of live handpan music by David Greening. This practice is an opportunity for participants to facilitate deep healing simply by moving, breathing, and allowing themselves to be immersed in sound and sensation. The class is accessible to all skill levels.
On May 26 at 8 p.m., award-winning harpist Brandee Younger presents an intimate evening of music in The Cube with songs from her latest album, Brand New Life. Through this album, Younger pays homage to the legendary Detroit harpist Dorothy Ashby.
On May 30 at 8 p.m., DSO musicians Jing Zhang (violin) and Jeremy Crosmer (cello) will present a program of piano trio repertoire with pianist Weiwen Ma highlighting composers who are hidden gems or unstoppable rising voices over the past 200 years.
Please note: the DSO does not appear on these performances.
2022-2023 SEASON DSO SAFETY POLICIES: The DSO no longer requires audiences to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances. Masks are optional although strongly recommended at DSO performances, particularly when Wayne County and surrounding communities are in the high or "red" category as defined by the CDC. The DSO asks audience members to do their part to create a safe environment for everyone and encourages those who are not feeling well to stay home.
Tickets for these performances start at $20. Tickets can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programming in the Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings Cube is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Peter and Julie Cummings. The Cube is the DSO’s black box performance space located within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center at 3711 Woodward Avenue. The CUBE is defined for the curated, urban, boundless experiences it delivers to audiences. The venue is designed to not only be accessible, but also relevant to communities the DSO serves through consciously curated arts programming that spans across musical and artistic genres.
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SYMPHONY OF SECRETS
Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Brendan Slocumb, author
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
STORM LARGE
Saturday, May 6 at 8 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Storm Large, vocalist
Please be advised Storm's shows are fabulous fun and may contain adult content and explicit language.
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Cabaret Admission
THE CANDACE NICOLE EXPERIENCE VOL. 2
Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Candace Nicole, vocalist
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Cabaret Admission
YOGA & MUSIC: MOVING MEDITATION
Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
David Greening, handpan
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
BRANDEE YOUNGER
Friday, May 26 at 8 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Brandee Younger, harp
Ticket Information:
$30 – General Admission
$60 – Cabaret Admission
DSO AT THE CUBE: HIDDEN GEMS
Tuesday, May 30 at 8 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Jing Zhang, violin
Jeremy Crosmer, cello
Weiwen Ma, piano
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Cabaret Admission
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About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.
Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in seven metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.
A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.