Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival
Vashon Center for the Arts
Monday, July 13th
7:30pm (free pre-concert recital at 6:30pm)

Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS) is delighted to bring an evening of extraordinary chamber music to Vashon Island as part of its 2026 Summer Festival. Guided by its mission to cultivate a deep appreciation for chamber music through exceptional performances in welcoming and accessible formats, SCMS connects audiences with some of today’s most celebrated artists.

This special program features two beloved masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire—Dvořák’s joyful “American” Quartet and Beethoven’s Op. 18 No. 1—alongside Dohnányi’s lyrical Serenade for String Trio. Performed by an all-star ensemble including James Ehnes, Tessa Lark, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Che-Yen Chen, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Edward Arron, and Ani Aznavoorian, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience extraordinary chamber music up close, right here on Vashon Island.

Program:

Beethoven: String Quartet, Op. 18 No. 1

James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin), Che-Yen Chen (viola), Edward Arron (cello)

Dohnányi: Serenade for String Trio

Tessa Lark (violin), Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt (viola), Ani Aznavoorian (cello)

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12, “American”

James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin), Che-Yen Chen (viola), Edward Arron (cello)