20 giugno 2024

 

Quattro giorni di gran festa a conclusione di un lungo ciclo di celebrazioni per i cinquant'anni di attività dell'illustrissimo Kronos Quartet: quattro distinti programmi di musiche ed eventi d'eccezione da domani presso il Miner Auditorium del San Francisco Jazz Center, con la partecipazione di ospiti e amici da tutto il mondo e l'annunciato addio di due suoi storici componenti, John Sherba e Hank Dutt. Congratulazioni!

'It is a dream come true to have been involved in the birth of so many important compositions, to have experienced all the major halls and their audiences, to have performed with an astonishing array of guest artists, to have worked with our amazing manager, Janet Cowperthwaite, our staff, and our KPAA board, to have made many recordings, and most importantly, to have been surrounded by the incredible Kronos players, past and present,' said violinist Sherba. 'I can’t believe I am approaching 70! I have decided, with a lot of contemplation, to free up my calendar, retire from Kronos, spend more time with my family, and spontaneously pursue my many other passions.'

'I cannot imagine a career more artistically rewarding than the past 47 years I have spent with the Kronos Quartet,' said violist Dutt. 'Every day has been an adventure with a steady stream of collaborations with new composers, new musicians, and old friends. But for every thing there is a season. Having celebrated Kronos’ 50th anniversary, I feel now is the moment for me to step back and let a violist from the next generation further the Kronos tradition. I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life in music.'

'Words can hardly express the depth of gratitude and appreciation I feel for the immense energy, dedication, and single-minded devotion Hank and John have given Kronos every day during all of these years,' said Harrington. 'Their expertise, good cheer and friendship have been at the heart of all of our work. I wish them everything good in their onward journeys. And now Paul and I happily welcome Gabriela Díaz and Ayane Kozasa to the Kronos family! We are inspired and thrilled by the imagination, skill, and bold ideas that they will bring to the future work of Kronos. This next chapter will be full of big adventures!'

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