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Hometown Heroes: Kronos Quartet Returns For 40th Anniversary Extravaganza

Dana Wen — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:00:24 +0000

On November 16, the Kronos Quartet celebrated their 40th anniversary with a performance at the Neptune Theater, featuring special guests Jherek Bischoff and the Degenerate Art Ensemble.

JACK Quartet Blazes Through Seattle With Adventurous New Music

Dana Wen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 +0000

Last week, New York's JACK Quartet rolled into town for an exciting program of new music at Town Hall. The highlight of the concert was the premiere performance of a work by young composer Jefferson Friedman. Full of emotional intensity, Friedman's Quintet tackles the subject of grief head on.

Juilliard String Quartet Blends Old and New at UW’s Meany Hall

Dana Wen — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:30:57 +0000

Last week, the Juilliard String Quartet performed Mozart, Beethoven, and Elliott Carter at the UW's Meany Hall. The concert was a fascinating look at an ensemble in transition.

Brooklyn Rider Offers a Glimpse Into the String Quartet of the Future

Dana Wen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:34:32 +0000

On Sunday, string quartet Brooklyn Rider returned to Seattle for their second concert at Town Hall, featuring works by Beethoven, Philip Glass, John Zorn, and members of the quartet.