At the grave of Richard Wagner
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At the grave of Richard Wagner
Kronos Quartet
[ Nonesuch Records / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 24 September 1993
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Combining a unique musical vision with a fearless dedication to experimentation, Kronos has assembled a body of work unparalleled in its range and scope of expression, and in the process, has captured the attention of audiences worldwide.
Since its inception in 1973, the Kronos Quartet has emerged as a leading voice for new works. Combining a unique musical vision with a fearless dedication to experimentation, Kronos has assembled a body of work unparalleled in its range and scope of expression, and in the process, has captured the attention of audiences worldwide.
More than 400 works have been written or arranged for Kronos, and its extensive repertoire ranges from Shostakovich, Webern, Bartók and Ives to Astor Piazzolla, John Cage, Raymond Scott and Howlin' Wolf. In addition to working closely with modern masters such as Terry Riley and Henryk Górecki, Kronos commissions new works from today's most innovative composers from around the world, extending its reach as far as Zimbabwe, Poland, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Argentina and Azerbaijan. The Quartet is currently working with many composers, including John Adams, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, Osvaldo Golijov, Ben Johnston, Steven Mackey, Akira Nishimura, Gabriela Ortiz, P. Q. Phan, Steve Reich, Somei Satoh, Peteris Vasks and Guo Wenjing.
Tracks:
At the Grave of Richard Wagner 2:47
String Quartet, Op. 3 19:03
I 9:03
II 10:00
Five Pieces, op. 5 10:38
I 2:26
II 2:22
III 0:38
IV 1:43
V 3:29
