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Kronos Quartet in London
Queen Elizabeth Hall in LondonFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 08:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Kronos Quartet is a Music / Jazz / Jazz event at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
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The legendary Kronos Quartet brings its boundary-defying sound to London for a single evening. For 50 years, this San Francisco-based ensemble has reimagined what a string quartet can be, commissioning over 1,200 works and recording more than 75 albums. Their repertoire spans contemporary classical, Mexican folk, jazz, tango, and experimental music, with collaborations ranging from Philip Glass and Steve Reich to Tom Waits and Björk.
Attendees can expect a program that reflects the quartet's fearless eclecticism—works by minimalist pioneers like John Adams and Terry Riley sit alongside adaptations of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. The current lineup, featuring violinist Gabriela Díaz and cellist Paul Wiancko among its newest members, continues the tradition of virtuosic, genre-blurring performances that have made Kronos a global phenomenon.
This concert offers a rare chance to experience one of the most influential ensembles in contemporary music, celebrated for its relentless innovation and commitment to new works.
📍 London🎟️ Tickets from £56
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Good to know
- The quartet has a rotating membership; current members include violinists David Harrington and Gabriela Díaz, violist Ayane Kosaza, and cellist Paul Wiancko.
- Kronos has commissioned over 1,200 works and recorded more than 75 albums.
- The quartet is named after the Greek Titan Kronos.
Frequently asked questions
What genres does the Kronos Quartet perform?
They cover a very broad range, including contemporary classical, Mexican folk, experimental, jazz, tango, and movie soundtracks.
How many works have been written for the quartet?
Over 1,200 works have been written for the Kronos Quartet.
Who are the current members?
The current lineup includes violinists David Harrington and Gabriela Díaz, violist Ayane Kosaza, and cellist Paul Wiancko.
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Kronos Quartet
The Kronos Quartet is an American string quartet based in San Francisco. It has been in existence with a rotating membership of musicians for 50 years. The quartet covers a very broad range of musical genres, including contemporary classical music. More than 1,200 works have been written for it.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall in London
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