Quintet Revelations

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Residency Series

April 19, 2026 ∙ 2pm

with 1:15 pre-concert forum

The piano quintet is a powerhouse chamber ensemble, combining the sonic richness of a string quartet with the symphonic aura of grand piano. Inspired by Robert Schumann’s early example, composers from the early Romantic age all the way through the 21st century have contributed significantly to the genre. Russian master Anton Arensky, a teacher of Rachmaninoff, penned his sole quintet in his mature years, and the ever-popular champion of French music, Camille Saint-Saëns, began his prolific chamber music career with this quintet of surprising skill and maturity. Bracing violin duos by virtuosos of the Baroque and Classical eras serve as effervescent quintet preludes.



InConcert Sierra is proud to partner with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and to be one of 12 residencies across the United States – the only on the west coast. CMS is celebrated for its high-quality performances, innovative programming, and international roster of artists, influencing and shaping the chamber music world for over 50 years.

Tickets are $50, youth 18 and under $5
(limited youth tickets - please reserve in advance)
Youth must be seated with a supervising adult.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Rd, Grass Valley

Program:

Sonata in E Major for Two Violins, Op. 12, No. 2 (c. 1747–49)
Leclair

Quintet in D Major for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 51 (1900)
Arensky

Duo in G Major for Two Violins, W 4.9 (c. 1789–90)
Viotti

Quintet in A minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 14 (1855)
Saint-Saëns

About the artists:

• Wu Han, a pianist renowned for her passionate artistry and dynamic leadership, is co-artistic director of both the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Music@Menlo. Her wide-ranging career includes performances with major ensembles worldwide and a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians.
• Chad Hoopes is an acclaimed American violinist known for his remarkable virtuosity and mature musical insight. A former winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, he performs regularly as a soloist with top orchestras and is also an avid chamber musician.
• Richard Lin, Gold Medalist of the 2018 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, has been praised for his radiant tone and expressive playing. Taiwanese-American and Juilliard-trained, he performs globally as both soloist and chamber musician, and his refined style and powerful stage presence make him a standout.
• Milena Pájaro-Van de Stadt, formerly the founding violist of the Dover Quartet, brings a rich, warm tone and charismatic presence to every performance. One of today’s most in-demand violists, she has appeared with top ensembles and orchestras worldwide.
• Dmitri Atapine, a cellist admired for his expressive depth and technical precision, performs with leading chamber music festivals and series across the country. He is also a frequent partner of Wu Han and David Finckel and serves on the faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno.