The mission of the Auditorium Chamber Music Series is to bring outstanding performances of a wide variety of chamber music to the region and to offer high-quality musical experiences and education.
2025-2026 SEASON
Lyyra – September 25, 2025
Jeremy Denk & Richard O’Neill – November 20, 2025
Viano Quartet – January 23, 2026
Quartetto Gelato – April 2, 2026
ACMS BOARD
William Voxman, Dale Moore, William Sischo
Kenton Bird, Gerri Sayler
ACMS
TEAM
Eneida Larti, Director
Navin Chettri, Manager
Monica Evans, Music Events Operations Coordinator
Web: uidaho.edu/acms
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April 7-8
Help us get to $40,000 on our 40th anniversary and keep world-class chamber music thriving in the Palouse!
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$20,000 has already been pledged by our generous supporters Dale Moore, Bill Sischo, Jo Ellen Force, Bill Voxman & Joanne Reece.
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QUARTETTO GELATO
Colin Maier, oboe, vocals
Tino Popovic, violin, vocals
Matti Pulkki, accordion
Dobrochna Zubek, cello
Romamolda Hora........................................................................Traditional (arr. Peter De Sotto and Alexander Sevastian)
Under Paris Skies......................................Kim Gannon and Hubert Giraud (arr. Bill Bridges)
La Vie en Rose.........................................Edith Piaf (arr. Quartetto Gelato)
Song For the Mira................... Allister MacGillivray (arr. Quartetto Gelato)
“Rodeo and Juliette” Suite in 3 Movements...................................Various (arr. Charles Cozens)
Spaghetti Roads....................................John Denver and Ennio Morricone (arr. Charles Cozens)
INTERMISSION
Pipes...........................................................................................Traditional (arr. Colin Maier and Mark Camilleri)
Mesecina....................................Goran Bregovic (arr. Konstantin Popovic)
“Summer” from The Four Seasons......................................Antonio Vivaldi (arr. Matti Pulkki)
Gypsy Rhapsody..............................................Viktor Gridin (arr. D. Varelas)
Tanti Anni Prima.................................Astor Piazzolla (arr. Charles Cozens)
Minnie the Moocher............................Cab Calloway (arr. Charles Cozens)
Klezmer Explosion....................................Traditional (arr. Charles Cozens)
ABOUT QUARTETTO GELATO
Virtuosic showpieces and romantic ballads, blazing Romani tunes and forgotten chestnuts, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery: this is Quartetto Gelato—a popular and highly unusual classical quartet.
With sold-out performances in New York, Washington, L.A., London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and elsewhere, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humour. With a performance repertoire that spans the globe and includes classical masterworks, engaging vocals, the sizzling energy of tangos, Romani, and klezmer songs, the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humour establish an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide.
Quartetto Gelato’s international career was launched when they won the coveted title of NPR Performance Today’s “Debut Artist of the Year.” The group’s first DVD, Quartetto Gelato: A Concert in Wine Country, was picked up by PBS throughout the U.S. in 2007 and is still broadcast regularly. The group is regularly heard on CBC, Classical 96.3 FM, NPR, PRI, and NUR networks, not to mention the soundtrack of the Hollywood film Only You, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei. At the 2010 INDIE Awards, Quartetto Gelato was honoured as Best Classical Ensemble, and achieved unique global reach when Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk chose their first two CDs to take on board during his NASA flight on the space shuttle Columbia, to literally be heard around the world!
Quartetto Gelato released a highly successful first CD in 1994. Subsequent recordings such as Neapolitan Café (2001) and Musica Latina (2009) showcase the ensemble’s flair for imaginative international themes – Travels the Orient Express (2004) features music associated with stops along the route of the famous train. The quartet recorded a Christmas CD in 2010 and their 9th disc, All Original –100% Canadian, featuring works written for the group by Canadian composers that highlight their signature style. QG released their 10th album Tasty Tunes in 2021. The album features a blend of fun, eclecticism, international flavours, multi-instrumentation, vocals and superb musicianship.
Quartetto Gelato would like to acknowledge the generous support of FACTOR and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Quartetto Gelato is represented by General Arts Touring, Inc. info@GenArtsTouring.com Highland, NY
A MESSAGE FROM THE ACMS DIRECTOR:
Iwould like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our donors, sponsors, and audience members for their generous support. Your contributions have ensured that the Auditorium Chamber Music Series could bring exceptional music to our community.
A special thank you goes to Ann Marie and Robert McGee for their continued support of the ACMS concerts, workshops, and masterclasses. Their generosity has made a lasting impact, helping to inspire audiences and nurture the next generation of musicians.
This season is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ACMS. Since its founding by Mary DuPree, the series has enriched the Palouse with extraordinary performances and educational opportunities. We are profoundly grateful to Mary for her vision in establishing ACMS and would like to also recognize former ACMS directors Leonard Garrison and Roger McVey for their tireless contribution to the series.
This program also recognizes donors who contributed to the ACMS from January 2025 through February 2026, which made possible this season. We are deeply grateful for your continued support as we look forward to the next season!
Eneida Larti, ACMS Director
Distinguished ACMS Donors
(Lifetime donations of $70,000+)
Janet Lecompte, In Memoriam
Ann Marie & Robert McGee
Bill Voxman and Joanne Reece
Jo Ellen Force
(Lifetime donations of $30,000+)
Kenton Bird and Gerri Sayler
Ron Force, In Memoriam
Mary DuPree and Mark Hume
Dale Moore and William Sischo
Season Sponsors ($10,000-$15,000)
Jo Ellen Force
Dale Moore and William Sischo
Joanne Reece and Bill Voxman
ACMS Concert Sponsor ($5,000-$9,999)
Ellen Thiem
ACMS Artists’ Circle ($2,500-$4,999)
Kent Nelson
Kay and George Simmons
ACMS Chamber Circle ($1,000-$2,499)
Ruth Funabiki
Mary Jo and Joel Hamilton
Mark Hume and Mary DuPree
ACMS Patrons’ Circle ($750-$999)
John and Ann Norton
ACMS Sustainers ($500-$749)
Tom Besser and Kathy Potter
Janice Boughton and Mac Cantrell
Willy Brandal
Sean Butterfield and Miranda Wilson
Janet and Duane DeTemple
Jan and Jack Keller
Lucille and Stanton Linden, In Memoriam
Jay Mauchley
ACMS Sustainers ($500-$749) - cont.
Martha and John McIver
Kathy Warren
ACMS Benefactors ($250-$499)
Karen and Don Burnett
Janet and Alton Campbell
Nancy and Evan Holmes
Suzanne Kurtz
Eneida Larti and Sam Welsh
Roger McVey and Giselle Hillyer
Vern and Vanessa Sielert
Ronald McFarland and Georgia
Toppe
Debby McLaughlin
Kerri and Lee Vierling
ACMS Supporters ($100-$249)
Dave Barber
Maarn and John Crepeau
Leonard Garrison and Shannon Scott
Kelly Renee Jennings
Jennifer and John O’Laughlin
Nels and Joyce Reese
Paul Robinson
Friends of ACMS ($25-$99)
Sara and Jeremy Baker
David and Kimberly Jackson
If your name is missing or you would like to discuss giving opportunities, please email chmusic@uidaho.edu.
The Auditorium Chamber Music Series is supported by individual donations, ticket sales, in-kind contributions, and major sponsors:
This programming/project is supported in part by Creative West, Idaho Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
We thank Panhandle Cone & Coffee for their collaboration with this concert.
