Iris Kwok

Iris Kwok is a journalist based in Berkeley, CA. She plays the cello and studied music, among other subjects, at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Iris Kwok - October 3, 2022

What do ramekins and freedom have in common? More than you’d expect, if you’re asking German performance artist David Brandstätter.

Iris Kwok - August 16, 2022

A long roster of great singers join together to celebrate the foundational African American musical genre.

Iris Kwok - May 31, 2022

The cellist/vocalist has three upcoming “Sound/scape” concerts at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum.

Iris Kwok - March 13, 2022

A commissioned triple concerto from Clarice Assad explores the mythology of mermaids.

Iris Kwok - January 24, 2022

Catch the madcap antics of The Queen’s Cartoonists in California in the coming weeks.

Iris Kwok - December 5, 2021

The ongoing online history programs bring a new perspective to some great music.

Iris Kwok - June 29, 2021

Composer Héctor Armienta’s latest song cycle gets the virtual treatment.

Iris Kwok - May 25, 2021

The junior division-winning Aveta Trio marks the third consecutive win for the Young Chamber Musicians Program, run in cooperation with Music at Kohl Mansion.

Iris Kwok - May 4, 2021

Three short concerts will feature video by Mercury Soul and three works for string orchestra.