‘It seems as relevant today as it did then:’ Black Angels at 30
Kronos’ “mythic” Nonesuch Records release turns 30 today. Learn more about the album and the titular work in a new documentary short.
Happy Birthday Terry!
Members of the Kronos Quartet wish composer Terry Riley a very happy 85th birthday by sharing some of their favorite moments in his music.
“The symphony of social justice:” Dr. Clarence B. Jones reads Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from the Birmingham Jail”
Watch the music video for an excerpt of “Peace Be Till,” a work written in 2018 by Oakland-based composer Zachary Watkins for Kronos.
Kronos Makes Sounds with Stuff (And You Can Too!)
Watch the the result of the sonic scavenger hunt that the members of Kronos went on around their homes… and then go on your own!
“Salam Aleykom” for peace and health for all of humanity
Kronos premieres “Salam Aleykom” from home. Developed by Sahba Aminikia, the work is a re-imagining of Hassan Kassai’s iconic theme for Persian ney.
When did you know that you wanted to be a musician?
In the third episode of “Ask Kronos Anything,” David, John, Hank, and Sunny discuss some of their early experiences with music (and give some advice to their younger selves).
Kronos and Monk Hierotheos premiere Aleksandra Vrebalov’s “ANTENNAE: a fragment”
Watch Kronos Quartet collaborate with artists in Serbia for its first new work created in isolation.
How do you make decisions as and maintain the integrity of an ensemble?
In the second episode of “Ask Kronos Anything,” David, John, Hank, and Sunny answer questions about working together as an ensemble.
Watch the first episode of “Ask Kronos Anything”
David, John, Hank, and Sunny answer fans’ questions in the first episode of the new web series “Ask Kronos Anything.”
In memoriam: Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)
Kronos Quartet’s artistic director, founder and violinist David Harrington pays tribute to Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki.
Two invitations from Kronos
Ask Kronos anything. And join us for the first Kronos Listening Session.
A message from Kronos
Live performances may not be possible at this time, but we are here. Reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our website, and keep an eye on those spaces as we look for new ways to channel our creativity.
