Discuss “Piano party of five”

The 5 Browns are five classical pianists who certainly give credence to the claim that talent runs in the family: The 5 Browns are siblings. They are Ryan, 20; Melody, 21; Gregory, 23; Deondra, 25; and Desirae, 27. They studied at Juilliard, one of America’s best conservatories, during the same five years.

The 5 Browns performed at the Byham Theater downtown last Wednesday in a concert presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. It’s easy to see why the Browns are so popular — their introductions and their music reveal boundless enthusiasm for what they do. Their body language (bobbing their heads, swaying their bodies during the performance) showed their pleasure. They were having loads of fun playing classical music, which was enjoyable...