Quintet Revelations
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.
Program
Leclair Sonata in E major for Two Violins, Op. 12, No. 2 (c. 1747–49)
Arensky Quintet in D major for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 51 (1900)
Viotti Duo in G major for Two Violins, W 4.9 (c. 1789–90)
Saint-Saëns Quintet in A minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 14 (1855)
Artists
WU HAN, piano
CHAD HOOPES, violin
RICHARD LIN, violin
MILENA PÁJARO-VAN DE STADT, viola
DMITRI ATAPINE, cello
Availability
This program is available for touring April 17–27, 2026.
For more information about booking CMS in North America, contact David Rowe Artists Management.