Friends,
I’ve got some great and diverse early 2024 happenings in Detroit. If you’re in the area, drop by and say hello:
Virago x Michael Malis: Listening From Darkness
Wednesday January 17, 7:00pm, Free
Wayne State University, Shaver Recital Hall (Enter on Hancock)
Myself and Virago are in residence at WSU giving a talk to their composition department, and afterwards we’ll perform my piece From Darkness We Awaken alongside Harriet Steinke’s Listening For Bells. The concert is free and open to the public.
Hear No Evil 001
Friday January 19, 8:00pm, $5 at the door
Motor City Wine, 1949 Michigan Ave, Detroit
Catch the debut of a new series that I’m launching at one of Detroit’s most iconic venues. Starting in January, I’ll be hosting Hear No Evil at Motor City Wine. Every third Friday of the month, catch a rotating ensemble of Detroit’s finest, with special guests every month. See you there.
Zekkereya El-magharbel - trombone || Jaribu Shahid - bass
Jonathan Barahal Taylor - drums || MM - piano
World Premiere of Another Shore, Another Country
Featuring Constantine Novotny and Ellie Falaris Ganelin
Sunday February 4, 2:00pm, $35 ($5 students)
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Get your tickets now for the world premiere of my new song cycle Another Shore, Another Country, based on the poetry of C.P. Cavafy and featuring baritone Constantine Novotny. Tickets are going fast.
Also on the program: a set of songs by Mikis Theodorakis featuring flutist Ellie Falaris Ganelin of the Greek Chamber Music Project (San Francisco).
Lastly, I’ve got a bunch new events with various projects announced on my website — Detroit, Washington DC, Maryland, Guelph, Toronto, Traverse City, and beyond, with more to be announced soon. Take a look if you’re in any of those places.
Hope to see you out there.
Till soon,
-Michael