Join us for an unforgettable evening with Owls, an ensemble that transcends musical boundaries, on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This unique performance will take place at the Opalka Gallery, located at 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY. Owls, a quartet collective originating from Brooklyn, features friends from the Marlboro Festival, including the talented violinist Alexi Kenney, violist Ayane Kozasa, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, and cellist-composer Paul Wiancko. Known for their innovative approach to music, Owls combines elements of a bass-forward string quartet with the energy of a downtown band, delivering performances that are both breathtaking and defy categorization.

The evening's program will showcase a mix of contemporary classics and original compositions, including 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." With a runtime of 2 hours, attendees are guaranteed a rich and diverse musical experience.

General Admission seating doors will open 45 minutes before the concert begins. In a generous offer, all kids and college students will be admitted free at the door, ensuring accessibility to this cultural event for the younger audience.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Owls' original, visceral, and personal performances that challenge the conventional concert experience, blending new compositions with original arrangements of music spanning from the 1600s to the present day. Their distinctive instrumentation and fierce creative spirit promise an evening that is uniquely theirs and without limits.

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Owls Opalka Gallery

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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.

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