Celebrate Five Decades of Transformative Music with Kronos Quartet

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Kronos Quartet marks its 50th anniversary with a special concert at Sixth & I on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 7:30 PM. Renowned for their revolutionary approach to string quartet repertoire, Kronos Quartet has been a formidable force in the world of music, collaborating with some of the most inventive composers and performers across the globe.

This milestone event will showcase the Quartet's legacy initiative, "50 For the Future: The Learning Repertoire," featuring a series of commissions by composers from around the world. The program promises an eclectic mix of compositions that highlight the Quartet's commitment to pushing musical boundaries and fostering new works. Highlights include:

- Nicole Lizée's "ZonelyHearts: PhoneTap CCTV"
- An excerpt from "Segara Gunung" by Peni Candra Rini, arranged by Jacob Garchick
- "Maji" by Sun Ra and Jlin, arranged by Kronos Quartet
- Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower," inspired by Jimi Hendrix and arranged by Jacob Garchick
- "Only Ever Us" by Paul Wiancko
- "God-music" from "Black Angels" by George Crumb
- The world premiere of Aleksandra Vrebalov's "Gold Came From Space"
- Terry Riley's "This Assortment of Atoms One Time Only: Lunch in Chinatown"
- "The Beatitudes" by Vladamir Martynov
- "Tusen Tankar (A Thousand Thoughts)" a traditional piece, arranged by Kronos Quartet
- "Glorious Mahalia" by Stacy Garrop

The New York Times has lauded the Kronos Quartet for breaking the boundaries of what string quartets do, and this concert is a testament to their innovative spirit and artistic leadership over the past five decades.

This performance is supported by the generous contributions of the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, Betsy and Robert Feinberg, the Galena-Yorktown Foundation, and Pamela Sutherland, among others, who have played a crucial role in bringing this event to life.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Kronos Quartet's groundbreaking music and celebrate their 50-year journey of artistic excellence. Reserve your tickets now for an evening of extraordinary music and innovation.

Vladamir Martynov

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Nov 11, 2023

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