APR 7-9 | KRONOS FESTIVAL 2022
Apr 09, 2022
Miner Auditorium
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Original show description below.
The San Francisco–based Kronos Quartet is thrilled to present the return of its annual KRONOS FESTIVAL to live, in-person performance. This year’s 3-day/night showcase is inspired by the Bay Area’s rich diversity and continues Kronos’ commitment to artistic and cultural breadth—with featured composers and guest artists representing 10 nations.
KRONOS FESTIVAL closes with three world premieres. inti figgis-vizueta’s music by yourself explores “connecting to people who are and aren’t still here.” Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat performs in Where Is Your Voice, an original song arranged by Aftab Darvishi. Korean-American composer and master of the haegeum Soo Yeon Lyuh takes the stage in Tattoo (Extended Version), the artist’s powerful response to a harrowing incident in which someone fired a gun at her car. Philip Glass’ Orion: China contemplates Earth's relationship to the constellations as interpreted by the world's many cultures and features pipa virtuoso Wu Man. The program also includes Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina’s Quartet No. 4 and Jacob Garchik’s Storyteller, featuring archival recordings of the legendary Pete Seeger.
For nearly 50 years, San Francisco's Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet has reimagined and redefined the string quartet experience. Kronos' annual festival spotlights an eclectic mix of new and signature works.
Kronos Quartet remains a living, breathing world-heritage site for music.
NPR Music
Kronos Quartet remains a living, breathing world-heritage site for music.
NPR Music
Watch & Listen
Traditional (arr. Wu Man, real. Danny Clay)
Two Chinese Paintings: II. Silk And Bamboo (inspired by Huanlege)
Soo Yeon Lyuh
Yessori (Sound from the Past)
Traditional (arr. Wu Man, real. Danny Clay)
Two Chinese Paintings: II. Silk And Bamboo (inspired by Huanlege)
Soo Yeon Lyuh
Yessori (Sound from the Past)