Concert Review: The Kronos Quartet – Music From 4 Fences at Z Space @ Artaud, 2/24/10

The Kronos Quartet isn’t really the type of show we normally review.  There are no earplugs required, you’re sitting in seats and most of the audience is over 35.  In fact, it’s not even really a show, it’s more of a concert.  But Spinning Platters wanted to cover what they are doing this Noise Pop week; a West Coast premier of Jon Rose’s Music From 4 Fences along with music written by various musicians more well known in popular culture.  I especially couldn’t miss tonight’s offering: music composed by Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz fame (the other artists showcased this week are listed here).  There were many things I expected from The Kronos Quartet, like professionalism and amazing talent and skill, but it was the surprises that make it an experience I highly recommend. Continue reading “Concert Review: The Kronos Quartet — Music From 4 Fences at Z Space @ Artaud, 2/24/10”

Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 2/24/10-3/2/10

Four nights of four fences with the Kronos Quartet
Four Nights, Four Fences, One Quartet. Nice.

There’s more to life than Noise Pop. Not much more, so these week’s list is going to be a bit shorter than usual, but there is still plenty to do that isn’t with the masses.

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