San Francisco's legendary Kronos Quartet will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free concert in Golden Gate Park. The program will include new works and signature pieces from its vast repertoire, including music by Bob Dylan, Angelique Kidjo, Nicole Lizee, Clint Mansell and Sigur Ros.
For 50 years, the Kronos Quartet-David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola) and Paul Wiancko (cello)-has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be. Founded at a time when the form was largely centered on long-established, Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form that responds to the people and issues of our time.
"The Bandshell, framed by science, art and multiple gardens, with its regal placement and iconic shape has focused sound into the hearts of San Franciscans for nearly the entire history of Kronos," said Harrington, Kronos founder and artistic director. "As we begin our 50th year, Kronos is honored to make our Bandshell debut. What a thrill and renewal it will be to play at this beautiful gem in the beating heart and breathing lungs of our city for our friends and neighbors."
Free