Chamber Music for Piano and Strings March 30, 2025 at Richmond Beach Congregational Church UCC

Ravenna Quintet 

Chamber Music for Piano and Strings

Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 4:30pm

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline WA 98177

The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church continues with selections from returning favorites, the Ravenna Quintet, a chamber music ensemble of decorated young performers.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Quintet's masterful interpretation of classical gems in the welcoming setting of Richmond Beach Congregational Church. 

Whether you're a devoted chamber music enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful Sunday afternoon filled with beautiful music, this free hour-long recital promises to be a refreshing artistic experience that will elevate your spirits and enrich your weekend.

• Julius Röntgen - Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 100 (1927)
• Ludwig Van Beethoven - Piano Trio, Op. 97 "Archduke" (1811)
• Erño Dohnányi - Serenade for String Trio, Op. 10 (1903)

Free - with donations gratefully accepted ($20 suggested)
Reception to follow

The Ravenna Quintet was founded in 2023 by local players Christine Chu, violin; Leah Anderson, violin; Nathan Hatch, viola; Jonas Chen, cello; and Luke Raffanti, piano. 

Among them, they have won multiple competitions, earned gold medals, and played in hundreds of church services, benefits, weddings, memorials, and house concerts, including last year's RBCC Recital Series.

• Christine has played violin since she was 5 and studied with Ronald Patterson at UW. She currently plays with the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra and works in communications at the Seattle Symphony. In her free time, she likes to bake and take nature walks!
• Leah is a PhD student in Genome Sciences at University of Washington. She’s been playing violin since the age of 5, and continues to perform as much as her busy schedule will allow! She also enjoys swing dancing, hiking, and playing board games.
• Nathan started playing viola when he was thirteen. He volunteers with the Seattle chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby and works on robotics software at Overland AI.
• Jonas studies cello with Page Smith and piano with Richard Asher. He graduated from UW with a degree in finance and accounting and works in the import/export industry.
• Luke teaches piano lessons from his home and is the collaborative pianist for RBCC. He is in demand as a soloist and collaborator for recitals, competitions, opera productions, audition prep, events, and more.

Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from piano quintet to barbershop.