Cellist

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

Step into a world of drama, warmth, and vibrant color as Viridian Strings presents an electrifying piano quartet program featuring some of the most expressive works in the repertoire. From Mozart’s tempestuous drama to Turina’s rich Spanish colors and Dvořák’s folk-infused exuberance, this program promises a captivating journey through passion, contrast, and pure musical storytelling.

Viridian Strings Presents: Passions & Colors – A Piano Quartet Journey

Prize-winning faculty develop and refine the skills of the next generation of great composers. The composition department both honors tradition and encourages innovation. Our four versatile faculty members closely mentor students while maintaining high-profile composing careers. We strongly emphasize interdepartmental collaboration, matching composers with performers, as well as offer frequent concerts and readings of student works. Every year, SFCM hosts the Highsmith Competition, an internal composition contest that grants the winner a performance of the submitted work by the Conservatory Orchestra. You'll be able to take advantage of the extraordinarily rich musical life of San Francisco, home to some of the most groundbreaking musical activity of the past half-century.

Faculty Artist Series: David Conte, composition

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Transform your playing in the heart of the Bay Area music scene. About 50 students study violin at SFCM, learning from world-class faculty members, including the concertmasters of the nearby San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet ensembles. As a violinist at SFCM, you’ll perform with your peers, explore new possibilities for your instrument, and develop your voice through music from the baroque to the new.

Cellist

Kyle Stachnik

Events

Past events

Aug 28, 2025

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

Jun 13, 2025

Viridian Strings Presents: Passions & Colors – A Piano Quartet Journey · The Alluvion

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Piano Quartet No. 1 by Mozart

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Cello in Piano Quartet No. 2 by Dvořák

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Cello in String Quartet by Ravel

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Cello in Piano Quartet in A minor by Turina

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Cello in String Quartets by Haydn

The Alluvion

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