Charleston, South Carolina

June 2, 2025
AT 08:00 PM

VENUE: Charleston Music Hall
PRESENTER: Spoleto Festival USA

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Renowned innovators who have redefined the string quartet for five decades, the Kronos Quartet’s groundbreaking work addresses pressing global issues like climate change, social justice, and the human condition with unbounded musical ambition. A highlight of the evening is the world premiere of a new piece by Charlton Singleton, featuring the virtuosic percussion of Quentin E. Baxter, his acclaimed collaborator from Ranky Tanky.

 

Program:

Stacy Garrop / Glorious Mahalia
Nina Simone / For All We Know (arr. Jacob Garchik)
John Coltrane / Alabama (arr. Jacob Garchik)
Zachary Watkins / Peace Be Till (video excerpt)
Charlton Singleton / New Work for KQ + percussion (Quentin Baxter)** world premiere

Intermission

Terry Riley / Salome: Good Medicine
Laurie Anderson / Flow (Arr. Jacob Garchik)
Neil Young / Ohio (arr. Paul Wiancko)
Steve Reich / Triple Quartet

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