ROCO concludes its Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series on Saturday, April 18, 5:00 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Divine with ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing—a thrilling finale led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova, and featuring guest soprano Viviana Goodwin and guest concertmaster Laura Frautschi, along with ROCO wind soloists. The season finale features Richard Danielpour’s Breaking the Veil, set for full chamber orchestra, and his Adagietto for Strings, plus the world premiere of Composer In Residence Kevin Lau’s orchestral work inspired by the world of Narnia. The Houston Youth Symphony joins ROCO for a side-by-side performance in Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Overture in C Major, and the evening concludes with J. Todd Frazier’s We Hold These Truths and Wild Horses, sung by Viviana Goodwin.

ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing

The Church of St. John the Divine

Nature sings in this evocative choral program with Winnipeg Sonora Voices, where birds, voices, and the turning of the seasons inspire new meditations on the rhythms of nature.

In the Company of Birds

Crescent Arts Centre

### Event Description: Viano Quartet Concert

**Date and Time:** April 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM)

**Location:** Sunset Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an enchanting evening with the Viano Quartet, a distinguished ensemble known for their unique blend of collaborative and soloistic music-making. This concert promises to be a captivating experience, showcasing the quartet's dynamic teamwork and charismatic approach to classical music.

**Program:**
- **Franz Joseph Haydn:** String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2
- **Astor Piazzolla:** Resurrección del Ángel
- **Kevin Lau:** String Quartet No. 5: The Train to Impossible Places
- **Franz Schubert:** String Quartet No. 12 in C Minor, Quartettsatz, D. 703
- **Sergei Prokofiev:** String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92

**About the Viano Quartet:**
The Viano Quartet, comprising Lucy Wang (violin), Hao Zhou (violin), Aiden Kane (viola), and Tate Zawadiuk (cello), has garnered acclaim for their cohesive ensemble personality and their ability to tell unique musical stories. They have achieved remarkable success in international competitions and have collaborated with world-class musicians. The quartet is currently the inaugural June Goldsmith Quartet-in-Residence for the Music in the Morning series in Vancouver, focusing on commissioning new works and leading community engagement initiatives.

**Tickets:**
Purchase your tickets now to ensure your seat at this extraordinary concert. 

**Additional Information:**
A pre-concert talk will be held at 6:30 PM, providing insights into the evening's program and enhancing your concert experience.

**Website:** [Visit Website](#)

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Viano Quartet's exceptional performance in the beautiful setting of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Secure your tickets today!

Viano Quartet

Sunset Center Theater

Embark on an epic musical journey with Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 and the galactic wonders of John Williams’s Academy Award®–winning Star Wars score, a perfect fusion of timeless and modern classics that will thrill both newcomers and seasoned symphony lovers alike.

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May The Fifth Be With You: Beethoven & Star Wars

Meridian Arts Centre

Four centuries of beauty – gems by Bach, Mozart, a Schumann masterpiece in the hands of a 
major European soloist and a Toronto composer’s poignant new oboe concerto

VIRTUOSITY  Keys and Reeds

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Schneider Concerts Presents | Poiesis String Quartet - NY Debut

The New School College of Performing Arts

University of Toronto Wind Symphony: To The Stars

University of Toronto Faculty of Music

### Event Description: ROCO In Concert: Seismic

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM

**Location:**  
The Church of St. John the Divine  
River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA

**Event Overview:**  
ROCO kicks off its 19th season with "Seismic," an opening concert of epic proportions. This event features the full 40-piece chamber orchestra led by Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen. The concert will showcase two ROCO-commissioned world premieres and an exhilarating tale of love, intrigue, and adventure.

**Program Highlights:**

1. **Anthony DiLorenzo’s "Tectonal"**  
   - **World Premiere Commission by ROCO**  
   - **Based on the book "The Telling Image" by Lois Stark**  
   - **Animation by Cynthia Lee Wong**  
   This piece compels the audience to rethink, re-hear, and re-visualize how they view the world.

2. **Kevin Lau’s "The Nightingale"**  
   - **World Premiere Commission by ROCO**  
   - **Narrated by Alecia Lawyer**  
   Recently released as ROCO's first-ever children's book, this piece will be heard in a new scoring for the full chamber orchestra.

3. **Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Scheherazade"**  
   This symphonic suite whisks audiences away to the exotic lands of The Arabian Nights through ravishing, vibrantly orchestrated scenes.

**Additional Information:**

- **Livestream:**  
  The performance will also be livestreamed for free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

- **Childcare Services:**  
  ROCOrooters provides up to 6 hours of childcare from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM under the supervision of certified and bonded childcare professionals. This service is available during all of ROCO’s In Concert performances at The Church of St. John the Divine. The cost is $45 per child, and ages 2 months to 10 years are welcome. Free, downloadable materials featuring themed activities for families to enjoy together while watching the livestream will also be available.

**Note:**  
This concert is now at capacity, and tickets are no longer on sale.

**Sponsored by:**  
The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

**Conductor:**  
Mei-Ann Chen

**Featured Artists:**
- **Anthony DiLorenzo** - Composer of "Tectonal"
- **Kevin Lau** - Composer of "The Nightingale"
- **Alecia Lawyer** - Narrator for "The Nightingale"

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling that promises to be a seismic event in the world of chamber orchestra performances.

ROCO In Concert: Seismic

Miller Outdoor Theatre

A Journey Through Joy, Beauty, and Deep Emotion 

Prepare for a concert that spans the spectrum of human experience, from exuberant celebration to profound reflection.

The evening begins with Leonard Bernstein’s Candide Overture—a lively, spirited opening that bursts with energy and optimism, setting the stage for a night of musical contrasts.

Next, experience the world of Kevin Lau’s Kimiko’s Pearl Symphonic Suite, a captivating 15-minute work that weaves together lush orchestral textures and delicate storytelling, transporting you to an evocative, mystical realm.

Songs of Hope and Sorrow

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Celebrated for their “multifaceted artistry” and “brilliantly idiomatic” programming (New York Times), the Poiesis Quartet is the winner of the 2026 Cleveland Quartet Award and the First Prize and Commission Prize recipients of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. They will perform works from the canon by Joseph Haydn and Sergei Prokofiev alongside contemporary works by Sky Macklay, Chickasaw classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, and a newly commissioned work by Kevin Lau.

Kevin Lau

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May 17, 2026

Songs of Hope and Sorrow · FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

May 31, 2026

Poiesis Quartet · Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

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Apr 18, 2026

ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing · ROCO

Apr 12, 2026

In the Company of Birds · Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

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