“Anything goes in the performances at times, with normal string playing being replaced by a whistle, unison singing and chanting, rhythmic clapping and percussive effects on the instrument bodies in some vibrant and decidedly upbeat music. “
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“The whole album manages to be simultaneously a hoot and quite thought-provoking, and it evokes some of the Kronos Quartet’s best work of the 1990s.”
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“All in all a unique little recital which at least challenges the common notions of this chamber grouping and, frequently, succeeds.”
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PUBLIQUARTET | Freedom and Faith | #4 Billboard Classical Albums
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“Our system is simple: play the music of composers we love, respect and connect with. It just so happens that many of those composers are female and of “diverse” backgrounds. These are our friends, our casual musical heroes. We are constantly on the lookout for new composers, holding emerging composer competitions, compiling lists of potential programs through a two-step panel process for choosing next years’ works. We are constantly figuring out possibilities of re-working the classical canon, meeting other inspiring musicians on our path, and forging collaborations that excite us.”
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