One of the oldest of instruments, the harp has been tied to myths and legends across many cultures and civilizations. In our concerts it takes on a unique chamber role that reveals its hidden qualities, and its chameleon-like character is fully on display in this program of original works and arrangements. Two lesser known, but equally wonderous Piano Trios bookend the evening.

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Israeli Chamber Project: Orpheus' Lyre

Kaufman Music Center

The Israeli Chamber Project, a collective of American and Israeli chamber superstars including Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David McCarroll, concludes our season in its CMP debut. With a soulful program that includes one of Beethoven’s earliest chamber works, the ensemble explores the meaning of Israeli-Mediterranean identity through Paul Ben-Haim’s masterful piano trio and concludes with Olivier Messiaen’s monumental Quartet for the End of Time. Written while Messiaen was a prisoner of war during World War II, this remarkable and rarely performed work incorporates layered voices, including evocative birdsong, to produce a mystical, profound meditation.

Paul Ben-haim

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Apr 5, 2027

Israeli Chamber Project · Chamber Music Pittsburgh

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Feb 27, 2025

Israeli Chamber Project: Orpheus' Lyre · Kaufman Music Center

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