Music in the Museum

Quintet #2 for Piano & Strings
By Inca Composer Hwaen Ch’uqi

Hwaen Ch’uqi, composer, piano
Pamela Liu, violin
Jennifer Glenn Shoval, viola
Erika Pierson, cello
Anna Doak, bass
Cal Lewin, narrator

Saturday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Internationally recognized composer Hwaen Ch’uqi came to live in the United States as a child from his native Peru.  While embracing his love for America he has retained a strong connection to his Inca roots.  Hwaen addresses reconciling these two loves in this new major composition.  Based on vibrant dreams the piece combines a classical romantic style with motifs from traditional Inca music.  The quintet surges with passion, beauty, tragic memories and fanciful delight — dramatic and cinematic in scope. 

Today Hwaen is based in Rochester, New York, and over the past three years we are distinctly honored that Hwaen has developed a relationship with Cascadia Art Museum.  He’s established a following among an outstanding group of Seattle classical musicians who will join him for this concert.  You may remember him from previous concerts at the museum, including a remarkable world premiere in 2023.

Cascadia’s concert series is a unique opportunity to enjoy leading classical performers up close, in our intimate gallery setting surrounded by beautiful art from the Northwest – the way chamber music was meant to be experienced!  

Our concerts are about one-hour in length starting at 6 PM, leaving you time to dine out after – a perfect evening.  Your concert ticket includes admission to all the museum galleries so make sure you come early to see our current exhibits.

Seating is limited and these concerts often sell-out, so please we suggest reserving your seats well in advance. 

 $14 for Museum Members
$20 for Non-Members