Praised for their 鈥渧irtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention鈥 by the Boston Globe, the Viano String Quartet is one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today, having won First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition and currently in residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Bowers Program. They are joined on stage by one of the world鈥檚 most celebrated classical guitarists, MILO艩, in a program exploring themes of migration and immigration, with works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, The Beatles, and more.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Since winning First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Viano String Quartet has traveled to nearly every major city across the globe, captivating audiences in New York, London, Berlin, Vancouver, Paris, Beijing, Toronto, Lucerne, and Los Angeles. They have collaborated with world-class musicians such as pianists Emanuel Ax, Marc-Andr茅 Hamelin, Inon Barnatan and Elisso Virsaladze, and violists Paul Coletti and Paul Neubauer. In addition to their career-defining achievement at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, they also received the Grand Prize at the 2019 ENKOR International Music Competition and second prize at the 2019 Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition.
Performing alongside the Viano String Quartet is world-renowned classical guitarist MILO艩. His career began its meteoric rise in 2011, with the release of his international best-selling Deutsche Grammophon debut album Mediterraneo. Since then, he has earned legions of fans, awards, and acclaim around the world through his extensive touring, six chart topping recordings and television appearances.
MILO艩 has appeared as a soloist with some of the world鈥檚 greatest orchestras: London and LA Philharmonics, Atlanta Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Orquesta Nacional de Espa帽a, Santa Cecilia Rome and NHK Tokyo.
Program:
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) :
Guitar Quintet op. 143 (Guitar and String Quartet)
I. Allegro, vivo e schietto
Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739)
Adagio from Oboe Concerto in d minor no. 2 (Guitar and String Quartet)
Boccherini: Fandango
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) :
Guitar Quintet op. 143 (Guitar and String Quartet)
II. Andante mesto
Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006) : Fantasia (Guitar and String Quartet)
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Larghetto from Trio Sonata in c Major AW 82 (Guitar and String Quartet)
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) : Libertango (Guitar and String Quartet)
INTERMISSION
Wu Man (b. 1963), realized by Danny Clay (b. 1989)
Traditional : Glimpses of Muqam Chebiyat (2015)
I. Chebiyat Muqam - Muqaddima
P Glass (b. 1937) : Company (String Quartet)
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968)
Guitar Quintet op. 143 (Guitar and String Quartet)
III. Scherzo: Allegro con spirito, alla Marcia
Pablo Casals (1876-1973) : Song of the Birds (String Quartet)
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968)
Guitar Quintet op. 143 (Guitar and String Quartet)
IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
Arlen: Over the Rainbow (guitar solo)
The Beatles : Eleanor Rigby (Guitar and String Quartet)
Richter The Nature of Daylight (String Quartet and guitar)
The Beatles Here comes the Sun (Guitar and String Quartet)
Program subject to change