Sunday, April 19th, 6:00 PM

Sunnyhill, 1240 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228

About the Program

“Inward Fires” is an evening of intimate Romantic chamber music, where glowing lyricism and quiet intensity meet in close conversation. Performed in an up-close setting by musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, this program invites listeners into a world of warmth, color, and deep expression.

Anchored by the rich, soulful writing of Johannes Brahms, the evening reveals how chamber music can feel symphonic in scale while remaining personal in voice. Brahms turns small ensembles into an orchestra in miniature, full of warm harmonies, long-breathed melodies, and surging inner passion.

Mikhail Glinka brings a different kind of heat: vivid color, singing lines, and distinctly Slavic lyricism. His music adds brightness and spice to the evening, illuminating the program with elegance and a touch of the unexpected.

The music of Ernő Dohnányi carries the Romantic flame into a later age, blending Brahmsian depth with a more modern clarity and virtuosity. Rhythmic vitality, bittersweet harmonies, and intimate dialogue among the instruments give his work a sense of both nostalgia and forward motion.

Heard together, the music of Brahms, Glinka, and Dohnányi traces the many ways Romantic composers transformed the chamber ensemble into a furnace of expression. “Inward Fires” invites listeners to lean in, listen closely, and experience the deep, slow-burning intensity that unites these three masters.

Why Attend

This is chamber music at its most immediate and affecting: expressive, conversational, and heard at close range. In a setting where every line can be felt and every musical gesture can be seen, audiences experience not only the beauty of the repertoire, but also the shared humanity at the heart of it.

Whether you are a longtime lover of classical music or simply curious to experience something powerful and beautifully performed, “Inward Fires” offers an evening of music that is both intimate and unforgettable

Featuring

Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra-

Regi Papa, violin; Zhenwei Shi, viola; Mikhail Istomin, cello; Eugene Sirotkin, piano

What to Expect

• An intimate live music experience
• Romantic chamber repertoire performed by PSO musicians
• A welcoming atmosphere for devoted listeners and newcomers alike
• Music full of warmth, lyricism, passion, and virtuosity

Join Us

Come experience an evening of chamber music that glows from within—music of warmth, intimacy, and quiet fire.

Tickets HERE!

$45 Adult/ $20 Student (plus $1 transaction fee) online until noon on Sunday, April 19th;

$50 Adult/ $25 Student at the door (credit card processing fees apply).