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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Fulton Chamber Players

Addison Teng, violin
AiTong Zhang, piano

An Evening of Brahms

Violinist Addison Teng and pianist AiTong Zhang of the Fulton Chamber Players present an evening of sonata works by Johannes Brahms to benefit the nonprofit Fulton Music Society 

From the fiery Sonatensatz to the sublime Romanticism of the first and second sonatas, violinist Addison Teng and pianist AiTong Zhang bring renewed life to these storied classics. All donations from the concert will go to the nonprofit Fulton Music Society, whose mission is to transform what music means in the 21st century by nurturing thoughtful, well-rounded students through dedicated music study. Learn more at www.fultonmusicsociety.org

PROGRAM

Sonatensatz in C Minor WoO 2
Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)

Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major Op. 78
J. Brahms
Vivace ma non troppo
Adagio
Allegro molto moderato

Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major Op. 100
J. Brahms
Allegro amabile
Andante tranquillo – Vivace
Allegro grazioso (quasi Andante)

BIOGRAPHY

The Fulton Chamber Players is a classical music ensemble uniting world-class artists to present exceptional programs. Our members are passionate about bringing the highest quality performances to all audiences as well as inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Recent seasons have taken the members of FCP to audiences both in the US and abroad. The ensemble debuted in 2022 in a collaborative pop-up with Michelin-starred chefs in Chicago, and they continue to cultivate partnerships across the globe. Recent seasons have featured tours to France, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Canada, and across the United States, including their debut at Newport Classical in Rhode Island. Upcoming concerts will take them to concert halls in Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Singapore, and across North America. Their concerts are often in collaboration with guest artists and include giving back to the communities they visit through masterclasses for local students.
The Fulton Chamber Players operates under the aegis of the Fulton Music Society, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming what music means in the 21st century by nurturing thoughtful, well-rounded students through dedicated music study. We are working to connect the dots between student life and the professional world by emphasizing skills and experiences that translate beyond their instruments. Through Fulton’s programs, young musicians will be ready to lead their generation in any field they choose.
Learn more at www.fultonmusicsociety.org, or via the code below:
The Fulton Music Society acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Violinist Addison Teng 鄧丞修 is an internationally sought-after performer and teacher. He has given solo and chamber music performances across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Teng is a founding member of the Fulton Chamber Players, who recently made their debut performance at Newport Classical in Rhode Island, and has played with the Grant Park Orchestra in Chicago. He has performed as soloist with the Concord Chamber Players, Sea Coast Symphony, Dana Point Symphony, and Oberlin College Orchestra. Teng is the president and founder of the nonprofit Fulton Music Society. Previously he served as Teaching Assistant at the Meadowmount School of Music and Northwestern University, assisting Sally Thomas, Amy Barlowe, and Roland and Almita Vamos. He received the 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Oberlin College and Conservatory, a Distinguished Alumnus of the Meadowmount School of Music, is listed in Who’s Who in America, and has been featured in publications globally.

Pianist AiTong Zhang 张艾彤 was a prize winner at the Hong Kong International Piano Invitation Competition and the IAC International Piano Competition, and was first prizewinner at the 2021 SAE National Youth Competition and the 2017 Franz Schubert International Piano Competition. As a member of the Fulton Chamber Players, Zhang has given masterclasses and recitals at universities such as Taipei National University of the Arts; Hansei University in Seoul, Korea; and Western University in London, Ontario, and has performed on stages across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Zhang has studied with Peter Takács at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Alexander Shtarkman at the Peabody Institute of Music, and Zhu Qing at the High School attached to the Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music. She has attended the Gijón International Piano Festival, North Coast Piano Festival, Montecito International Music Festival, and Fulton Summer Music Academy, where she is now Faculty Artist in Residence.

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