Hugh Thompson

Out Today: Kronos Quartet Releases The World Premiere Recording Of 'M� Lai'

The renowned Kronos Quartet today releases the world premiere recording of Mỹ Lai, the acclaimed opera composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Carnegie Hall Presents Kronos Quartet in Premieres By Jonathan Berger, Aleksandra Vrebalov, and Inti Figgis-Vizueta

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 9:30pm, Carnegie Hall presents the renowned Kronos Quartet at Zankel Hall. Their program features George Crumb's Black Angels, the iconic work that inspired the founding of the ensemble, and the New York premiere of a suite from composer Jonathan Berger and librettist Harriet Scott Chessman's opera Mỹ Lai – both written as responses to injustices that occurred during the Vietnam War.

Carnegie Hall to Present Kronos Quartet In Premieres By Jonathan Berger, Aleksandra Vrebalov & inti Ffiggis-vizueta

On Friday, April 23, 2022 at 9:30pm, Carnegie Hall presents the renowned Kronos Quartet at Zankel Hall.

Kronos Quartet to Release World Premiere Recording of MY LAI

On Friday, May 20, 2022, the renowned Kronos Quartet releases the world premiere recording of Mỹ Lai, the acclaimed opera composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

News: Kronos Performing Arts Association Presents KRONOS FESTIVAL

The San Francisco–based Kronos Quartet/Kronos Performing Arts Association presents Kronos Festival, Kronos’ seventh annual music festival, at SFJAZZ Center on April 7–9, 2022. 

Kronos Quartet, Rinde Eckert & Van-Ánh Vo In 'My Lai,' Come to Royce Hall

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents the Kronos Quartet, tenor Rinde Eckert and Vietnamese instrumental virtuoso Van-Ánh Võ inMy Lai, composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, at8 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at Royce Hall. Tickets for $29-$59 are now available online at cap.ucla.edu, via Ticketmaster, by phone 310-825-2101 and at the UCLA Central Ticket Office.

Kronos Quartet Stars in East Coast Premiere of MY LAI at BAM, 9/27-30

Kronos Quartet, tenor Rinde Eckert, and Vietnamese musician V n- hn V are bringing Jonathan Berger's acclaimed monodrama My Lai to BAM's 2017 Next Wave Festival for the work's East Coast premiere. Four performances will take place in the BAM Harvey Theater, Wednesday, September 27 through Saturday, September 30 (7:30 pm).

Kronos Quartet Brings MY LAI to BAM Next Wave Festival

Kronos Quartet, tenor Rinde Eckert, and Vietnamese musician Van-Ahn Vo are bringing Jonathan Berger's acclaimed monodrama My Lai to BAM's 2017 Next Wave Festival for the work's East Coast premiere.

Kronos Presents Kronos Festival 2017: HERE AND Now

The San Francisco-based, Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet / Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA) is pleased to present its third annual hometown music festival, KRONOS FESTIVAL 2017: Here and Now. With six concerts over three days, KRONOS FESTIVAL 2017 showcases the innovations of the Bay Area's contemporary music community.

Kronos Presents Kronos Festival 2017: HERE AND Now

The San Francisco-based, Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet / Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA) is pleased to present its third annual hometown music festival, KRONOS FESTIVAL 2017: Here and Now. With six concerts over three days, KRONOS FESTIVAL 2017 showcases the innovations of the Bay Area's contemporary music community.

Harris Theatre Presents World Premiere of Kronos Quartet Commission, MY LAI

The world premiere of the staged version of My Lai, Harris Theater's brand new commission for the Kronos Quartet composed by Jonathan Berger, will make its debut on Friday, January 29 at 7:30 PM. After outstanding reviews at the concert premiere of My Lai at Stanford University in October, the Harris looks forward to welcoming this deeply emotional and important story to Chicago.

Canadian Stage Presents MACBETH, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW on Alternate Nights, Now thru Sept 1

For the first time in more than 20 years, Canadian Stage presents two Shakespearean productions at the High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.), pairing Shakespeare's powerful tragedy, Macbeth, and one of his earliest comedies, The Taming of the Shrew. Performances run on alternate nights from today, June 26 to September 1.

Canadian Stage Presents Shakespeare in High Park, 6/26

For the first time in more than 20 years, Canadian Stage presents two Shakespearean productions at the High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.), pairing Shakespeare's powerful tragedy, Macbeth, and one of his earliest comedies, The Taming of the Shrew. Performances run on alternate nights from June 26 to September 1, Tuesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m.

Canadian Stage to Present MACBETH, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW on Alternate Nights, 6/26-9/1

For the first time in more than 20 years, Canadian Stage presents two Shakespearean productions at the High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.), pairing Shakespeare's powerful tragedy, Macbeth, and one of his earliest comedies, The Taming of the Shrew. Performances run on alternate nights from June 26 toSeptember 1, Tuesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. As always, this favourite summer tradition is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $20. The productions, directed by York University MFA Program graduates, Ker Wells and Ted Witzel, respectively, are presented by Canadian Stage in collaboration with the Department of Theatre in the Faculty of Fine Arts, York University, with Presenting Sponsor BMO Financial Group.

FRED 3: CAMP FRED Movie Premieres on Nickelodeon Tonight, 7/28

School's out for the summer and the fast-talking, hyper teenager 'Fred Figglehorn' is headed to camp in the brand-new TV movie starring internet sensation Lucas Cruikshank, Fred 3: Camp Fred, premiering tonight, July 28, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.