LANO Quartet

Shuwei Zuo, violin 1

Yuwen Fan, violin 2

Jinhe Huang, viola

Gen Li, cello 

Formed in 2024, the LANO Quartet is a dynamic young ensemble dedicated to expressive and thoughtful music-making. The quartet’s members have been recognized with various accolades, including the Leamington Music Prize, second prize at the Luigi Cerritelli International Music Competition, and the Sylvia Cleaver Chamber Music Prize, as well as the Ambache Prize. They have performed across the UK and internationally, with recent engagements including the Leeds International Concert Series and an invitation to the 19th International Malcolm Arnold Festival (2024), where their performance was praised by composer Matthew Taylor.

The LANO Quartet has received coaching from renowned ensembles such as the Kuss Quartet and the Castalian Quartet, among others. Each member brings a distinct musical background, enriching the quartet’s collective sound and artistic vision.