The string quartet has a long history of being an excellent catalyst for stand alone compositions, but also provides excellent range and rich texture for accompaniment and harmony. On this week's show, discover how this musical form is being reinvented.
This week's guests are composer/cellist/dancer Akshaya Tucker and Indian classical vocalist Saili Oak.
Be sure to answer this week's "favorite piece" poll down below and check out an online-only feature!
Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks
Guests
Akshaya Tucker, composer/cellist/dancer
Saili Oak, Indian classical vocalist
Program
Lagan Bina
by Akshaya Tucker
Salastina Chamber Music Society with Saili Oak, vocalist
The Answers to the Questions Wings Ask
by Ted Hearne
Mivos Quartet with Saul Williams, spoken word
The Ecstasies Above
by Tarik O'Reagan
Pacific Chorale and the Salastina Music Society
Salam Aleykom*
by Sahba Aminikia, based on a melody by Hassan Kassai
Performed by Kronos Quartet and
The Living Earth Show (Guitar and Vibes)
Ziya Tabassian (Tombak, Daf)
Soo Yeon Lyuh (Haegeum)
Sahba Motallebi (Tar)
Atabak Elyasi (Setar)
Marco Persis Coppola (Duhol)
Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat (Vocals)
William Barton (Digeridoo)
Layale Chaker (Violin)
Van-Anh Vo (Dan Bau, Percussions)
Kinan Azmeh (Clarinet)
Sahba Aminikia (Synthesizer)
Ceren Oren (Dance)
Ben Opie (Oboe)
Wu Man (Pipa)
*Online only
Did any pieces we included this week stand out to you?
Let us know using the form below!
