Keyboard Conversations pairs piano music with commentary in a program exploring the composer’s range.
UTICA, N.Y. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel will return to Munson at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, with a program that moves from Brahms’s lively dances to his more personal piano pieces.
“The Romantic Music of Brahms,” part of Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations series, is scheduled for the Museum of Art’s Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium at 310 Genesee St.
The announced program includes Hungarian Dances, Waltzes, the B Minor Rhapsody and selections from the Intermezzi. Together, those works give listeners a chance to hear several sides of the composer’s music within one concert.
Listening with a guide
The Keyboard Conversations format combines performance with spoken commentary. The talks give audiences context for the music, creating a guided listening experience for both returning concertgoers and people getting to know these works.
Munson describes the Brahms selections as spanning energetic dances, graceful waltzes and more inward-looking works. The Intermezzi are among the pieces Siegel regards as some of the composer’s finest inspirations, according to the event listing.
Tickets and the season ahead
Listed ticket prices are $38 for the general public, $32 for Munson members and $16 for students. Munson directs students seeking that rate to call 315-797-0000. Other ticket information is available through the concert page.
The October program follows Siegel’s September presentation of “Virtuoso Variations.” One more Keyboard Conversation remains on Munson’s 2026-27 series schedule: “Chopin in Paris,” set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2027.
Prepared from Munson’s October 14 announcement and official event and series listings. The start time follows Munson’s current event and ticket listings, checked October 18, 2026.
