New Video: “Nasrin’s Dream”
Out today is new piece by Sahba Aminikia—performed by Kronos with visuals by Pinar Demiral—honoring Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian human rights lawyer who was wrongfully sentenced to 38 years of prison and 148 lashes for defending women’s right to choose their own attire.
Sun Rings: “essential listening” for pandemic times
“No composer alive has more gratifyingly or influentially proposed how to listen than Terry Riley. No ensemble in history has changed how we might listen to music as has Kronos.” Read more about Mark Swed’s (LA Times) “How to Listen” series.
New Video: “Music of the Birds”
Kronos and friends release “Music of the Birds” today to celebrate National Bird Day.
Oakland School for the Arts performs “Marejada”
Oakland School for the Arts’ chamber orchestra performs a large-ensemble version of Angélica Negrón’s Marejada.
New Video: Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Silent Cranes
“Our grandparents are singing. Let’s finish their songs.”
“Long Time Passing” named one of KQED’s Top 10
Kronos’ latest album, “Long Time Passing: Kronos & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger,” was named one of KQED’s Top 10 Best Bay Area Albums of 2020.
Catch Kronos in the new Zappa documentary
Kronos is thrilled to be featured in “Zappa,” a new film by Alex Winter that explores the legacy of the legendary Frank Zappa, now available to buy or rent on all platforms.
Live with Carnegie Hall: Kronos and Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger
Kronos’ Live with Carnegie Hall show celebrating Pete Seeger is still available to stream on demand, free of charge!
World Premiere: MOMENT 2020 with Soo Yeon Lyuh
The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles presents a new digital program with Kronos and haegeum player Soo Yeon Lyuh, featuring the world premiere of their latest collaboration, MOMENT 2020.
Now Streaming: Music from The Americas for KlangART-Vision
Tune in to watch Kronos’ latest program featuring music from the Americas.
Video Premiere: Kronos and Meklit Perform “The President Sang Amazing Grace”
Kronos and Meklit release a new video, produced by Stanford Live, of “The President Sang Amazing Grace.”
David Harrington Writes About Pete Seeger’s Legacy For The Guardian
David Harrington’s essay about Pete Seeger’s legacy and impact is out in The Guardian this week.
