Guest Concert: Viano String Quartet

Guest Concert: Viano String Quartet

The award-winning Viano Quartet returns to Victoria! This distinguished ensemble will present a program that bridges the emotional depth of the past with the innovative sounds of the present.

Experience the haunting beauty of Barber’s String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11 — a piece that has moved audiences worldwide with its poignant lyricism and timeless elegance. Alistair Coleman’s Moonshot is a vibrant work inspired by humanity’s ambition and the awe of space exploration. This contemporary piece captures the spirit of adventure and the unknown, reflecting on the boldness that drove the Apollo missions. Next, delight in the lush harmonies and dynamic contrasts of Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major, a work that blends elegance, wit, and innovation. With its shimmering textures and rhythmic vitality, this quartet is a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire.

PROGRAM
Samuel Barber: String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11
Alistair Coleman: Moonshot (2019)
Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F Major

October 30 2024

VIANO QUARTET
HAO ZHOU VIOLIN
LUCY WANG VIOLIN
AIDEN KANE VIOLA
TATE ZAWADIUK CELLO