Doors to Cranbrook House open at 2:45pm
Enjoy the sounds of Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Debussy, and Prokofiev performed by Tian Tian on the Cranbrook House 1929 Steinway and Sons Concert Grand Piano. The recital will run about 60 minutes. Proceeds support the preservation of Cranbrook House & Gardens.
For the well-being of everyone at the recital, please note:
- Face coverings are required at all times while inside Cranbrook House. Disposable coverings will be available at the door.
- An empty seat will be left between each guest and seating capacity will be limited to 50%.
- Registration is required in advance online.
- To help with social distancing, doors to Cranbrook House will not open until 2:45pm. Please remain in your vehicle if you arrive early.
- Guests will not be permitted in rooms other than the Cranbrook House Library where the performance will take place.
- Stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. You may transfer your registration (with 72 hours advance notice) or ask to convert your entire registration to a tax-deductible donation.
About Tian Tian
Pianist Tian Tian began her training at the age of four in her native China. Upon arriving in the United States, she quickly began amassing top prizes at national and international competitions. She received degrees from the Juilliard School and Eastman School of Music under the tutelage of renowned pedagogues such as Robert McDonald, Nelita True, and Logan Skelton. Tian has presented solo concerts across the US, Canada, and China. She has also appeared in music festivals such as Piano Texas, the Gilmore Festival, and Summer Courses with Arie Vardi (Germany). An avid chamber musician, Tian has performed with the Juilliard Quartet, Imani Winds and toured in the US, China, and Korea as a member of the Studzinsky Trio. Tian currently serves on the faculty of Oakland University as Associate Professor of Piano and Area Coordinator. Her in depth analysis of technique and charismatic teaching style have made her a frequent guest speaker at numerous teachers’ groups and earned her the title of Honorary Professor at 10 different universities in China.
Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary
This recital is presented by Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary volunteers. Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary has supported approximately $1M in restoration, preservation, and maintenance projects at Cranbrook House & Gardens over the last 50 years through donations, events, membership dues, and other funding sources. New members are always welcome.
Accessibility
Cranbrook House & Gardens is a historic facility preserved and maintained as closely as possible to its original design. Please contact us at 248.645.3149 or houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu with any questions about accessibility.
Admission
$50 per person
Registration is required by Friday, February 25, 2022, at 12:00pm. Please click the button at the bottom of this page to reserve your space.
Location and Parking
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Parking is available onsite in our main lot. Additional parking is available on Lone Pine Road. Accessible parking is available just south of the Cranbrook House Courtyard.
When You Arrive
Doors to Cranbrook House open 15 minutes before the recital begins. Only registered guests will be permitted inside. Entry will not be permitted after the recital begins.
Please provide the volunteer handling check-in the name you used to register to verify admission. There are no tickets for this event. You do not need to print your confirmation (we recommend having it available on your mobile device for reference).
Phone and Photography Policies
Photography is not permitted during the recital. Please silence and refrain from using your cell phone during the performance.
Refund Policy
Steinway Piano Recital registration is nonrefundable. We rely on revenue from events like these to keep Cranbrook House & Gardens open and beautiful. If we cancel the event, your entire registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation. If you are not feeling well, you may transfer your registration (with 72 hours advance notice) or ask to convert your entire registration to a tax-deductible donation.
Acknowledgment of Risk
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is a contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
By registering for this Steinway Piano Recital, you agree to our refund policy and voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure.