Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt

Praised by Strad magazine as having "lyricism that stood out...a silky tone and beautiful, supple lines," violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt has established herself as one of the most sought-after violists of her generation. In addition to appearances as soloist with the New York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, the Tokyo Philharmonic, the Jacksonville Symphony, and the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra, she has performed in recitals and chamber-music concerts throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Ms. Pajaro-van de Stadt was the founding violist of the Dover Quartet, and played in the group from 2008-2022. During her time in the group, the Dover Quartet was the First Prize-winner and recipient of every special award at the Banff International String Quartet Competition 2013, and winner of the Gold Medal and Grand Prize in the 2010 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. Her numerous awards also include First Prize of the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and top prizes at the the Sphinx Competition and the Tokyo International Viola Competition. While in the Dover Quartet, Ms. Pajaro-van de Stadt was on the faculty at The Curtis Institute of Music and Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, and a part of the Quartet in Residence of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She is a member of the newly formed piano quartet “Espressivo!” along with acclaimed artists Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson, and Anna Polonsky.

Artist's Summit Concerts
No items found.
Artist Website

Season 4 Concerts

Season V: Opening Concert Sandbox Percussion
September 16, 2025 7:00 PM
Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown WV
Sep 16
Season V: Schumann & Faure
November 11, 2025 7:00 PM
West Virginia Botanic Garden
Nov 11
Season V: The Art of Strings
March 10, 2026 7:00 PM
St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church, WV
Mar 10
Season V: Opening Concert Sandbox Percussion
September 16, 2025
Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown WV

Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, energy, and imagination with Sandbox Percussion!

LEARN MORE
Sep 16
Season calendar