Lines of Longing
Presented by the Vancouver Chamber Music Society in collaboration with Anvil Theatre
The Vancouver Chamber Music Society opens its 2025/2026 New Westminster Series with a sweeping tribute to the Romantic spirit. Four electrifying soloists—Kevin Ahfat (piano), Sirena Huang (violin), Matthew Lipman (viola), and Nathan Chan (cello)—come together in a rare convergence of musical charisma and expressive power.
This VCMS debut unites them in a program that moves from the intimate to the immense: Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaqueNo. 1 sets the stage with brooding lyricism, while Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro offers a moment of radiant tenderness. The concert culminates in the expansive beauty of Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47—rich with sweeping lines, poetic warmth, and structural brilliance.
Together, these works offer a full spectrum of Romantic chamber music—from duo to trio to quartet—revealing not just the depth of the repertoire, but the electric synergy of four distinct voices becoming one. A season-opening performance that promises to stir the heart and quicken the senses.
Program:
• Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor – Sergei Rachmaninoff
• Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 – Robert Schumann
• Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47 – Robert Schumann
ABOUT VANCOUVER CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY (VCMS)
The Vancouver Chamber Music Society is among the leading presenters of exceptional chamber music in Western Canada. Showcasing world-renowned chamber ensembles, accomplished soloists, and captivating recital artists, our organization embraces the rich heritage of classical music. We are delighted to bring our fourth annual series to the cultural and commercial hub at Anvil Theatre, offering New Westminster an unparalleled musical experience that transcends time and captivates the senses.