Viano Quartet

Concert Update: Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Meta4's performance scheduled for November 2 is no longer possible. They hope to be able to return to Celebrity Series in a future season. We are pleased to announce that Viano Quartet will be stepping in, making their Celebrity Series debut.

The Viano Quartet
Lucy Wang violin
Hao Zhou violin
Aiden Kane viola
Tate Zawadiuk cello

The Viano Quartet are a young ensemble whose star is on the rise. A win at the 13th Banff International String Quartet competition got the world's attention, and they earned one of the most coveted endorsements in classical music with a 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant.

More than a collection of accolades, this Canadian and American quartet has it all: a "[h]uge range of dynamics, massive sound, and spontaneity…all the warmth, balanced sound, rhythmic solidity, and elegance one could wish for” (American Record Guide). Their programmatic approach blends the classic and contemporary, infused with the spirit of curiosity, discovery, and wonder. Their debut full-length album, 2025's Voyager, pairs Beethoven's Grosse Fuge (a work launched into the stars on the titular spacecrafts) with recent works inspired by the Apollo 11 mission.

They're a quartet with heart, trust, cohesion, and a strong and singular point of view. This is a can't-miss debut from an ensemble you'll surely hear more from.

This performance is generously supported by
Sally S. Seaver, PhD.