Journey through the elegance of the past, the colors of impressionism, and the bold voice of today as Viridian Strings presents an evening of captivating string quartet music. This program flows from Haydn’s wit and innovation to Griffes’ dreamlike soundscapes, a thrilling world premiere by Ben Webster, and Ravel’s radiant lyricism that showcases the evolution of the string quartet across centuries.

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Viridian Strings Presents: Reflections and Innovations – A String Quartet Exploration

Commongrounds

More than any previous composer, Beethoven challenged musicians to reach new heights, redefining musical virtuosity. Tonight’s program features soaring soloist masterworks, including Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3, Jörg Widmann’s clarinet Fantasie, and Weber’s epic Clarinet Quintet arranged for chamber orchestra—performed by some of the world’s finest on their instruments.

SOARING SOLOISTS: Clarinet, Cello & Piano

Reed College

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

Not one, but two of the world’s most acclaimed emerging musicians take the stage for this Protégé Spotlight Recital. Pianist Chloe Mun is the winner of both the prestigious Geneva International Competition and Italy’s Busoni Competition. Joining her is violinist Claire Wells, the 2021 winner of the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Prize. Prepare to be amazed by these accomplished musicians, who are already in demand from major orchestras and musical festivals across the globe.

PROTÉGÉ SPOTLIGHT: Claire Wells & Chloe Mun

Portland State University

Beethoven propelled the piano to the forefront of classical music, challenging both the instrument and pianists as never before. Bold and powerful, subtle and sublime, Beethoven, Robert Schumann, and Igor Stravinsky’s three powerful piano showpieces capture the piano’s full versatility in the hands of the world-renowned pianists Artistic Director Gloria Chien, Stewart Goodyear, and Chloe Mun.

Claire Wells

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Aug 28, 2025

Viridian Strings Presents: Reflections and Innovations – A String Quartet Exploration · The Alluvion

Jul 27, 2024

SOARING SOLOISTS: Clarinet, Cello & Piano · Chamber Music Northwest

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in String Quartet by Ravel

The Alluvion

Violin in String Quartets by Haydn

The Alluvion

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