Orchard Lake, Michigan (2/5/26) – The Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake (PICROL) invites the community to an extraordinary evening of intimate chamber music on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM, featuring the Casa Piano Quartet in the stunning setting of the Galeria at Orchard Lake. A reception will follow the performance.
Held on the eve of Valentine’s Day weekend, the concert offers an ideal opportunity for couples and friends alike to enjoy an elevated night out filled with Romantic-era beauty and charm. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and may be purchased at www.picrol.org.
An Unforgettable Program of Passion, Lyricism, and Discovery
Concertgoers will experience the expressive power of the Romantic era through three richly emotional works for piano quartet, performed by renowned musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra alongside pianist Kazimierz Brzozowski. The evening’s program highlights both beloved classics and rarely heard treasures:
Featured Works
Robert Schumann – Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47
Composed in 1842 and dedicated to Russian cellist Matthieu Wielhorsky, Schumann’s radiant and lyrical quartet was written with his wife Clara in mind, who would perform as pianist at the premiere on December 8, 1844, in Leipzig, Germany.
Gustav Mahler – Piano Quartet in A Minor
A brooding, youthful work premiered at the Vienna Conservatory in 1876, this one-movement quartet was written by Mahler at age sixteen and remains his only surviving chamber music composition. It later appeared in the soundtrack of Martin Scorsese’s 2010 motion picture Shutter Island.
Władysław (Ladislas) Żeleński (1837–1921) – Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 61
Composed around 1907 and published in 1910, Żeleński’s Piano Quartet is a great late-Romantic work by the outstanding Polish composer from Kraków. Rarely performed for decades, it has been only recently rediscovered and is celebrated today for its depth, drama, and sweeping passion.
Performers
Featuring musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra:
- Marian Tănău, violin
- Mike Chen, viola
- David LeDoux, cello
with Kazimierz Brzozowski, piano
Music in a Space of Beauty and Heritage
The Galeria at Orchard Lake offers an immersive and elegant atmosphere for chamber music, surrounding guests with the art, history, and splendor of the Polish Institute’s cultural legacy. This performance continues PICROL’s mission to bring world-class cultural programming to Michigan while celebrating the enduring artistic traditions of Poland and Europe.
Event Details
What: Casa Piano Quartet — Romantic Piano Quartets from the Heartlands of Europe
When: Friday, February 13 at 7:00 PM
Where: Galeria at Orchard Lake, Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake
Tickets: $30 advance | $40 at the door
Reception: Immediately following the concert
Tickets & Info: www.picrol.org
About PICROL
The Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake (PICROL) is dedicated to preserving and promoting Polish heritage through exhibitions, concerts, lectures, educational initiatives, and community programming. The Institute serves as a vibrant cultural center in Michigan, welcoming visitors from across the region and beyond.
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