Boundary Pushers

The venerated contemporary classical group Kronos Quartet are coming to a stage near you! One of the world's most sought-after vessels for groundbreaking compositions, Kronos Quartet are known for performing pioneering music from both within the contemporary classical sphere and beyond. Since their foundation in 1973 they have performed over a thousand commissions, from composers and artists as diverse and wide-ranging as as Steve Reich, Bjork, Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, Nine Inch Nails, Arvo Part, Paul McCartney and many, many more.

With more than 1,200 pieces composed, the quartet has released over 75 albums, earning numerous awards along the way. Currently formed of violinists David Harrington and John Sherba, Violist Hank Dutt and cellist and composer Paul Wiancko, the group's ever evolving membership ensures constant new energy, pushing the boundaries with every new work.