Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnányi - Chicago

About this event

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnányi

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians welcomes acclaimed pianist Pallavi Mahidhara for an evening of chamber music masterpieces spanning the Classical, Romantic, and early twentieth-century eras. Joining Mahidhara are violinists Michael Gurevich and John Macfarlane, violist Carol Cook, and cellist Calum Cook in a program that showcases the remarkable versatility and expressive power of the piano in collaboration with strings. The concert opens with Beethoven’s beloved “Gassenhauer” Trio , a work filled with charm, humor, and dazzling interplay among the performers, followed by Frank Bridge’s richly expressive Phantasy for Piano Quartet , a compact masterpiece of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity.

After intermission, the full ensemble comes together for Ernő Dohnányi’s Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor , a youthful work of extraordinary ambition and craftsmanship. Written when the composer was just seventeen years old, the quintet combines sweeping Romantic melodies, virtuosic writing, and symphonic grandeur, revealing a composer of remarkable maturity. Together, these three works trace a compelling path through more than a century of chamber music, highlighting both intimate musical conversation and powerful ensemble brilliance.

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11, “Gassenhauer”

Frank Bridge (1879–1941) Phantasy for Piano Quartet, H. 94

Intermission

Ernő Dohnányi (1877–1960) Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1

ARTISTS

Pallavi Mahidhara , piano Michael Gurevich , violin John Macfarlane , violin Carol Cook , viola Calum Cook , cello

Performance Dates & Venues

Friday, November 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM Chicago Temple, Dixon Chapel 77 W. Washington St., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60602

Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 3:00 PM Nichols Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60201