Kronos Quartet
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The Kronos Quartet is known for its unique artistic vision and dedication to experimentation. Since its inception in 1973, Kronos has assembled a body of work unparalleled in its range and scope of expression.
Studio Sessions
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October 5, 2005 The Kronos Quartet has just completed an album of Bollywood film music.
Interviews & Profiles
September 11, 2011 Composer Michael Gordon was near the World Trade Center on 9/11. Hear his musical response.
February 17, 2008 The venerable American composer pushes cultural boundaries in his new piece for the Kronos Quartet.
June 15, 2006 The composer describes his musical coming of age during the time of China's Cultural Revolution.
October 30, 2005 Singer Asha Bhosle and the Kronos Quartet create a musical tribute to India's film industry.
Discover Songs
March 22, 2010 Hear a myriad of fascinating Central Asian sounds on Rainbow a week prior to its release.
May 13, 2002 Barbershop like you've never heard before: The Gas House Gang; music on a leaf from The Kronos Q...
News
May 3, 2011 One day, two awards for the foursome: the Avery Fisher Prize and the Polar Music Prize.
Reviews
May 2, 2011 In his most recent works, the composer reveals fresh insights into the business of being human.
February 27, 2011 NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and host Guy Raz spin an eclectic assortment of new releases.
December 17, 2005 Will Hermes' picks include the "wonderfully strange" world of Animal Collective and Sigur Ros.
More Stories
March 1, 2012 Classical musicians are finding big success in funding their projects with fan donations.
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October 3, 2011 To celebrate the composer's 75th birthday, we've invited musicians and NPR friends to reflect.
September 11, 2011 The composer crystallizes the chaos, pain and anxiety that have overshadowed the past decade.
October 30, 2008 Veins in your temples about to pop? Relieve the stress of work with these five soothing songs.
November 23, 2005 The delight of the day is really in the unwrapping, writes commentator Sandip Roy.
