Musical Salon: Romanticism and Musical Poetry

We are delighted to present three piano trios spanning the breadth of the Romantic era: Beethoven’s “Ghost” Trio (Op. 70 No. 1), renowned for its haunting Largo movement that evokes a spectral mystery—a nickname coined in the 19th century to capture its otherworldly atmosphere; Robert Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor (Op. 110), a darkly passionate work from 1851 whose opening movement unfolds a sweeping, dissonant-tinged theme before a deft fugato episode, its later movements moving from a slow, waltz-like reminiscence through a restless scherzo to a spirited, humor-inflected finale marked “Kräftig, mit Humor”; and Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 1 (Op. 8), a single-movement “Poème” composed at age 19, unfolding with poignant poetic introspection.

We are honored to present the internationally celebrated Sitkovetsky Trio who will be performing these exquisite works for us. Known as one of today’s foremost piano trios, their thoughtful and committed interpretations have earned them critical acclaim and invitations to prestigious venues worldwide, including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Musée du Louvre, L’Auditori Barcelona, Wigmore Hall, and Lincoln Center in New York.

From Beethoven’s early Romantic heroism, through Schumann’s turbulent, deeply personal lyricism, to Shostakovich’s late-Romantic modernism, these works trace the rich evolution of musical Romanticism and the art of musical poetry across generations.

The evening will be enriched by readings of period letters related to the music, weaving an evocative literary thread through the performance.

Small bites and drinks are included. Join us for a pre-concert talk with Mike Galib from 6:30–6:45 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the performance beginning at 7:30 PM and concluding at 9:30 PM.