Innovative Kronos Quartet return to NZ
10 January 2005
World leaders in musical innovation, the internationally acclaimed Kronos Quartet make their debut visit to Auckland in
February and return to Wellington for the first time in nine years in March.
Kronos are one of the world¹s most influential and sought after contemporary music ensembles, and for over 30 years have
changed the way audiences experience music.
The group are renowned for crossing musical and artistic boundaries, with their recordings and performances appealing to
lovers of classical, jazz, rock and world music.
The members of the quartet are excited about sharing their worldwide experiences with Kiwi audiences. Founding member
and violinist David Harrington says, "We want to give our audiences the widest possible experience of our work. It has
been a long time since our last performance in New Zealand and we realised that there have been many wonderful pieces
written for Kronos in recent years. This is our chance to share a few of them."
For New Zealand¹s largest chamber music presenter, Kronos¹ visit kick-starts the beginning of a year where the
traditional is combined with the unconventional. CMNZ Chief Executive Brian Budd says "The Kronos Quartet embrace a
diversity of music and culture that is emblematic of CMNZ¹s 2005 season: eclectic and electrifying music for all music
lovers. Kronos¹ performances will be without a doubt, a must see for music fans of all genres."
Chamber Music New Zealand presents Kronos Quartet by arrangement with Arts Projects Australia. The Auckland concert is
supported by the Endeavour Trust. The Wellington concert is presented with support from the Willi Fels Trust, Adam
Foundation and Peter and Carolyn Diessl.
For more information ph 0800 CONCERT (266 2378) or visit www.chambermusic.co.nz
Chamber Music New Zealand acknowledges major funding from Creative New Zealand.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://chambermusic.co.nz/artists/79.php Auckland Festival AK05: http://www.ak05.co.nz/ Kronos Quartet:
www.kronosquartet.org
GIG DATES
Auckland - Wednesday 23 February, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm Presented as part of Auckland Festival AK05
Wellington - Monday 14 March, Wellington Town Hall, 8pm
ABOUT CMNZ
Chamber Music New Zealand present local and international chamber music ensembles throughout New Zealand. Their annual
Celebrity Season showcases premier international artists, while the Associate Societies programme focuses on New Zealand
performers. The New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2005,
fosters the musical stars of the future.
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