ACMS Viano Quartet Program

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AuditoriumANNIVERSARY Chamber Music Series

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.

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2025-2026 SEASON

Lyyra – September 25, 2025 Jeremy Denk & Richard O’Neill – November 20, 2025 Viano Quartet – January 23, 2026 ANNIVERSARY 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

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VIANO QUARTET Lucy Wang, violin Hao Zhou, violin Aiden Kane, viola Tate Zawadiuk, cello

String Quartet in D major, Op. 76, No. 5..............................Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) II. Largo String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44, No. 1.............Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) I. Molto allegro vivace II. Menuetto. Un poco allegretto III. Andante espressivo ma con moto IV. Finale. Presto con brio INTERMISSION

Langsamer Satz..................................................................Anton Webern (1883-1945) String Quartet No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 117............Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) I. Moderato con moto II. Adagio III. Allegretto IV. Adagio V. Allegro

The VIANO Quartet is represented by Opus3 Artists 348 West 57th St, Suite 282, New York, NY 10019

ABOUT VIANO QUARTET

P(Boston Globe), the Viano Quartet has quickly soared to international

raised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention”

acclaim as one of the most dynamic and in-demand string quartets of their generation. Winners of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2025, the ensemble has captivated audiences worldwide ever since they were awarded First Prize at the 13th Banff International String Quartet Competition, with appearances at renowned venues such as Lincoln Center in New York, Berlin’s Konzerthaus, Toronto’s Koerner Hall, Hong Kong’s City Hall, and London’s Wigmore Hall. The Viano Quartet are Bowers Program Artists at The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center from 2024-2027.

Highlights of the Viano Quartet’s 2025–26 season include debut performances at London’s Southbank Centre, the Frick Collection in New York, Dublin’s National Concert Hall, Coast Live Music, Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City, Apex Concerts, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Fortas Series at the Kennedy Center, Premiere Performances HK, and a mainstage full recital debut at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The quartet also makes return appearances at Stanford Live, Forte Chamber Music, the Beaches Fine Arts Series, the Buffalo Chamber Music Society’s Slee Series (for the second half of their Beethoven cycle), Chamber Music Albuquerque, and the Sanibel Music Festival. The quartet looks forward to visiting residencies this season at Stanford University through the St. Lawrence Legacy Series, the University of Victoria, Music in the Morning in Vancouver, and the Auditorium Chamber Music Series at the University of Idaho. This season also features exciting collaborations with artists including mandolinist Avi Avital, pianist Sir Stephen Hough, pianist Gilbert Kalish, clarinetist Anthony McGill, guitarist Miloš Karadaglić, and singer-songwriter Vienna Teng.

Equally committed to both beloved masterworks and contemporary repertoire, the Viano Quartet actively collaborates with today’s leading composers, including Sir Stephen Hough, Kevin Lau, Chris Rogerson, and Caroline Shaw. They are set to premiere a newly written string quartet by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail in the summer of 2026.

The quartet’s recent discography highlights the ensemble’s range across both traditional and modern repertoire. Their first full-length album Voyager was newly released in summer 2025 with Apple Music/Platoon Records. Inspired by humankind’s enduring spirit of exploration that connects music and people across vast boundaries, the album features Beethoven’s Op. 130 alongside Alistair Coleman’s Moonshot. Their debut EP Portraits was released in 2023

as one of the first albums to be launched on the Curtis Studio label, featuring works by Schubert, Florence Price, Tchaikovsky, and Ginastera.

Passionate about sharing their love for chamber music with the next generation of musicians, the quartet has worked with some of the most talented young artists at the world’s leading universities and music institutions, including Northwestern University, Music@Menlo Chamber Music Institute, Stanford University, the Colburn Academy, and Duke University. They have also collaborated with many of the world’s finest artists, including Emanuel Ax, Inon Barnatan, Fleur Barron, Mahan Esfahani, Marc-André Hamelin, James Ehnes, Bridget Kibbey, Paul Neubauer, David Shifrin, and Pinchas Zukerman.

The Viano Quartet was formed in Los Angeles at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in 2015. Each member of the quartet is grateful for the unwavering support from their mentors at the Curtis Institute and Colburn Conservatory, including members of the Dover, Guarneri, and Tokyo string quartets. The quartet performs on a matched set of instruments by Matteo Goffriller, generously provided by Canimex Inc. (Drummondville, Québec, Canada).

“Viano” is a portmanteau that symbolizes how the four individual instruments of a string quartet—each beginning with the letter “v”—work harmoniously as one, like a piano, creating a unified instrument called the “Viano”.

VIANO Quartet Residency Activities: Thursday, January 22, 10:30-11:30am - Moscow Public Library Performance.

Free and open to the public.

Thursday, January 22, 1:30-2:20pm - LHSOM Student String Masterclasses.

Haddock Recital Hall and LHSOM 216.

Free and open to the public.

Thursday, January 22, 5:30-7:00pm - ACMS Donors’ Gala.

By invitation only.

Friday, January 23, 9:00-9:30am - Rug Concert at the 1912 Center.

Free and open to all preschool-aged children and their families.

Friday, January 23, 10:30am-12:20pm - Composition Studio Workshop.

Haddock Recital Hall Free and open to the public.

Saturday, January 24, 9:00am-12:15pm - Palouse Chamber Music Workshop.

12:30pm student chamber music concert in Haddock Recital Hall.

Free and open to the public.

A MESSAGE FROM THE ACMS DIRECTOR:

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would 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 since January 2025. Your donations made possible an incredible lineup of artists last season and are helping to fund the 2025-2026 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 $60,000+) Ann Marie & Robert McGee Janet Lecompte, In Memoriam Jo Ellen Force Bill Voxman and Joanne Reece ACMS Season Sponsors ($15,000-$25,000)

Jo Ellen Force – in memory of Ron Force Dale Moore and William Sischo ACMS Concert Sponsors ($5,000-$9,999)

Joanne Reece and Bill Voxman Ellen Thiem ACMS Artists’ Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

Kent Nelson Kay and George Simmons

ACMS Chamber Circle ($1,000-$2,499) ACMS Benefactors ($250-$499) Kenton Bird and Gerri Sayler Karen and Don Burnett Ruth Funabiki Janet and Alton Campbell Mary Jo and Joel Hamilton Nancy and Evan Holmes Mark Hume and Mary DuPree Suzanne Kurtz Eneida Larti and Sam Welsh ACMS Patrons’ Circle ($750-$999) Vern and Vanessa Sielert John and Ann Norton Ronald McFarland and Georgia Toppe Debby McLaughlin ACMS Sustainers ($500-$749) Kerri and Lee Vierling Tom Besser and Kathy Potter Janice Boughton and Mac Cantrell ACMS Supporters ($100-$249) Willy Brandal Dave Barber Sean Butterfield and Miranda Wilson Maarn and John Crepeau Janet and Duane DeTemple Leonard Garrison and Shannon Scott Jan and Jack Keller Kelly Renee Jennings Lucille and Stanton Linden Nels and Joyce Reese Jay Mauchley Paul Robinson Martha and John McIver Kathy Warren Friends of ACMS ($25-$99) Sara and Jeremy Baker David and Kimberly Jackson

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