Kronos Quartet's David Harrington: 'There Is No Such Thing As Easy Music'

‘Fifty for the Future’ is now in its second year, and the Kronos Quartet’s founder David Harrington talks about the project and the quartets goals. Read More

#MusicForWriters: Bryce Dessner Strikes A New Chord Stick

‘Dreaming Of Music For There Wasn’t An Instrument’ When you listen to Bryce Dessner’s newly released recording of Music For Wood And Strings, you’re hearing sounds unprecedented in our experience. The “chord stick” is an instrument created by Aron Sanchez, half the team of Buke and Gase. While you might not think that Dessner, widely known… Read More

Music For Writers: Kronos On The Tundra With Tagaq

‘Deep And Tactile’ As if you’re hearing the Earth itself breathe, the Kronos Quartet’s new release, Tundra Songs from the Canadian Music Centre can give you the most warming chills you’ll feel today. As Album of the Week at New York Public Radio’s 24-hour contemporary-classical stream, Q2 Music, is giving listeners a chance to hear a coming together… Read More