About LANO Quartet

Formed in 2024, the LANO Quartet—comprising Shuwei Zuo (first violin), Yuwen Fan (second violin), Jinhe Huang (viola), and Gen Li (cello)—is a vibrant and expressive young ensemble committed to thoughtful and compelling music-making. The quartet’s members have been recognised with numerous accolades, including the Leamington Music Prize, second prize at the Luigi Cerritelli International Music Competition, the Sylvia Cleaver Chamber Music Prize, the Ambache Prize, and most recently, the Gold Award at the Fenix International Music Competition.

 

They have performed widely across the UK and internationally, with highlights including appearances at Wigmore Hall, St James’s Piccadilly, and the Leeds International Concert Series. In 2024, they were invited to perform at the 19th International Malcolm Arnold Festival, where their interpretation was praised by composer Matthew Taylor. This October, the quartet will embark on their first China tour.

 

The LANO Quartet has received mentorship from distinguished ensembles such as the Kuss Quartet and the Castalian Quartet. Each member contributes a distinctive musical voice, enriching the ensemble’s sound and shared artistic vision. In May 2025, they represented the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at the Cavatina Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition.