Michael Stephen Brown is a pianist, composer, and artistic leader praised for his “ravishing tone and panache” (The New York Times). He appears regularly as a soloist and chamber musician at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall, and on international tours.
A frequent collaborator with leading artists such as cellist Nicholas Canellakis, Brown is known for performances that seamlessly integrate classical repertoire with his own compositions and arrangements. His works have been commissioned and performed by the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. A longtime CMS artist and former member of Ensemble Connect, Brown is also a dedicated educator and curator, bringing imaginative programming and contemporary perspectives to the concert stage.