Owls flips the script on the classic string quartet as a double-cello ensemble with an edge, featuring violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, and cellists Gabriel Cabezas and Paul Wiancko of Kronos Quartet fame. In a single performance, they fuse new works with original arrangements of music from the 1600s to the present, covering a vast timeline that includes Chick Corea to François Couperin. With their distinctive instrumentation and collective creativity, they access beautiful and exhilarating new sounds in a diverse program that spans over 300 years of music history.

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Owls

Logan Center

Taking place outdoors beneath the Domo, the quartet collective Owls will be joined by flutist Claire Chase for a performance like no other. Each an artistic force in their own right, Owls is comprised of violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, and cellist-composer Paul Wiancko. All share an uncommonly fierce creative spirit which drives the quartet to challenge the way meaningful concert experiences are conceived. Claire Chase, described by The New York Times as “the most important flutist of our time,” is a musician, interdisciplinary artist, and educator. She is a MacArthur Fellow, a Professor of the Practice at Harvard University, and was the Debs Creative Chair at Carnegie Hall in the 2022-23 season.

Owls, Claire Chase, flute

Tippet Rise Art Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the Owls quartet at Caramoor on July 11, 2024, in Katonah, NY. This dynamic new quartet, featuring violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, and cellist-composer Paul Wiancko, promises to deliver a performance that defies expectations and transcends traditional labels. Described by The New York Times as a "dream group," the Owls will enchant you with their original compositions and arrangements spanning from the 1600s to the present day. Their unique instrumentation and innovative sounds guarantee a concert experience that is both unparalleled and unforgettable.

The evening's program includes an eclectic mix of works by Chick Corea, Paul Wiancko, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, François Couperin, and more, showcasing the quartet's versatility and commitment to exploring new sonic landscapes. The concert will take place in the New Music Spanish Courtyard at 7:00pm, offering a perfect setting for the Owls' lively and deeply personal performances.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Owls quartet, a group that continues to impress audiences and critics alike with their boundless energy and creative spirit. Secure your tickets now for a night of exceptional music at Caramoor.

The Rosen House at Caramoor

This concert features Fanny Mendelssohn’s reclaimed ‘Easter Sonata’. Previously lost for over 150 years, and then misattributed to her brother Felix upon its discovery, Fanny was not credited for the Easter Sonata until 2010, nearly 200 years after its composition.

FestivALL: Evensong

Royal College of Music

The first weekend of our festival ends with a bang with an hour long concert featuring some of the most exciting works from our first week. Join us in the Shepherdstown Opera House for a vast array of repertoire, featuring our string and wind artists. A great way to end a weekend with a shorter performance that’s sure to pack a punch. 

Festival Favorites: Encore Concert featuring Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks"

Shepherdstown Opera House

We’ve all heard the saying “Behind every great man is a great woman” but we are now in a time where we can flip this, and explore works by incredible women in the past 100 years, who were all no doubt inspired as all classical musicians are by the music of Mozart.


In this enchanting program, we feature works mostly written by women around the world in the past 100 years, with fascinating stories to tell. This program journeys from Azerbaijan across Europe and the British Isles before finishing in Washington D.C. with Caroline Shaw’s captivating “Plan and Elevation” inspired by the historic Dumbarton Oaks home in Georgetown.

Behind Every Great Woman...

Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church

Experience the innovative sounds of the Owls string quartet at Cal Performances during the 2024-25 season. This unique ensemble, featuring the creative talents of Alexi Kenney (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), Gabriel Cabezas (cello), and Paul Wiancko (cello), is set to captivate audiences with their original arrangements and deep investment in each piece they perform. The concert will take place on April 13, 2025, at 3pm in the acoustically renowned Hertz Hall.

The Owls' repertoire for this performance includes a diverse mix of compositions, showcasing works by cellist Paul Wiancko, Azerbaijani composer Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, minimalism pioneer Terry Riley, jazz legend Chick Corea, indie rock duo Trollstilt, and French Baroque composer François Couperin. Highlights of the program include Corea's "Children’s Song No. 12," Wiancko's "Vox Petra" and "When the Night," Ali-Zadeh's "Rəqs," Couperin's "Les Barricades Mystérieuses," Trollstilt's "Ricercar," and Riley's "Good Medicine from Salome Dances for Peace."

Tickets for this one-of-a-kind performance start at $74, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale on August 6 at noon. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Owls quartet redefine chamber music with their innovative arrangements and captivating performances.

Franghiz Ali-Zadeh

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 13, 2025

Owls · Cal Performances

Past events

Nov 6, 2024

Owls · UChicago Presents

Aug 25, 2024

Owls, Claire Chase, flute · Tippet Rise Art Center

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