Viridian Strings at Pines of Arcadia: Charted Waters FREE Concert

Charted Waters traces the expressive evolution of the string trio, from Classical balance to richly colored 20th-century voices. Taneyev’s sparkling Scherzino opens the program, followed by Jean Cras’s expansive and rhythmically driven trio. The evening culminates with Mozart’s monumental Divertimento, K. 563, a work of remarkable depth, elegance, and conversational brilliance. Please plan to attend our pre-concert talk with the musicians. Thanks to donors like you and a supporting grant from Michigan Humanities, we are able to present this world-class ensemble concert for FREE!. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy live music in this unique setting!

 Doors open at 6:00 pm, pre-show talk begins at 6:10 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm. Refreshments available.

Program

Sergey Taneyev – Scherzino from String Trio in E-flat Major
Jean Cras – String Trio
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Divertimento in E-flat Major, K. 563

MEET THE ARTISTS:
Nathan Meltzer, violin
Winner of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Competition and a major prize winner at the Sibelius and Singapore International Violin Competitions, Nathan Meltzer is establishing a multifaceted international career as both a soloist and chamber musician. He has appeared with orchestras including the Philharmonia Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic, and Royal Northern Sinfonia. A graduate of the Juilliard School, where he studied with Itzhak Perlman and Li Lin, he is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Green Room Ensemble. 

Joe Skerik, viola
Violist Joe Skerik has been a member of the Vega String Quartet since 2023, holding a permanently endowed residency with the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta. He has appeared at venues including Carnegie Hall, Zankel Hall, and the National Gallery of Art, and regularly performs at international festivals such as Aspen, Ravinia, and Kronberg Academy. Joe serves on the faculty of Emory University and directs chamber music studies at Oxford College.

Kyle Stachnik, cello
Cellist Kyle Stachnik is Executive and Artistic Director of Viridian Strings and Professor of Cello at California State University, Sacramento. He is also Fourth Chair Cellist of the Santa Rosa Symphony and Assistant Principal Cellist of the Bay Philharmonic. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, he maintains an active orchestral and chamber music career throughout Northern California and the Midwest. 

Seating Options:
Seating for this performance is General Admission. Founder's Circle donors will have reserved seats. To learn more about how to become a Founder's Circle member, please follow this link.

About the Venue:
The Pines of Arcadia is a non-profit studio located on Bischoff Road in Manistee County. The main floor of The Pines is wheelchair accessible. Please advise us if you require assistance of any kind during your stay. Please view the map below, and watch for signs as you approach the studio. Some GPS apps route you incorrectly: please follow M-22 to Arcadia until you reach Bischoff Road, then turn west onto Bischoff. Follow Bischoff until you see the sign for Pines of Arcadia, which is on the north side of the road. Parking is on Bischoff Road. Park on the road and follow the short drive to the venue. Limited handicapped parking is available - follow the drive to the studio and watch for attendants to assist.

Questions? Problems?
If you have any difficulty placing your ticket order, or prefer to pay by cash or check, you can come into the OAC to make your purchase, or call us at 231-352-4151 with a credit card. We will be happy to assist!

This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities,
and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.