Kronos Quartet - Night Prayers
Review by Beatriz de la Rica
Night Prayers, the latest album by the renowned Kronos Quartet, is a haunting and mesmerizing collection of music that explores the depths of spirituality and human emotion. The quartet, consisting of David Harrington and John Sherba on violin, Hank Dutt on viola, and Sunny Yang on cello, has long been known for their innovative and boundary-pushing approach to classical music, and Night Prayers is no exception.
The album features a range of compositions from around the world, including works by the likes of Terry Riley, Garth Knox, and Zakir Hussain. Each piece is unique in its own way, yet they all share a common thread of introspection and contemplation. From the ethereal drones of "The Spheres" to the pulsing rhythms of "Tabla Duet," Night Prayers takes the listener on a journey through the spiritual and emotional landscape of the human experience.
What makes this album particularly powerful is the way in which the Kronos Quartet approaches each piece with a sense of reverence and respect. Whether they are performing a traditional Indian raga or a contemporary avant-garde composition, the quartet brings a deep sense of empathy and understanding to each note. This is particularly evident in their performance of "Nihavent Sirto," a hauntingly beautiful piece by the Turkish composer Tanburi Cemil Bey. The quartet's interpretation of this piece is both soulful and uplifting, capturing the essence of the composer's vision while also infusing it with their own unique style.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Kongerei (Traditional) | 3:38 | |
| K'vakarat | 8:09 | |
| String Quartet No.4, with tape | 11:54 | |
| A Cool Wind Is Blowing | 4:2 | |
| Mugam Sayagi, for string quartet | 21:31 | |
| String Quartet No. 4 | 11:56 | |
| Kongerei | 3:39 | |
| A Cool Wind is Blowing | 04:01 | |
| K'vakarat | 8:12 | |
| Night Prayers, for soprano saxophone | 23:19 | |
| Night Prayers | 23:19 | |
| Mugam Sayagi | 21:27 | |
| Lacrymosa | 6:01 | |
| Quartet No. 4 | 11:46 | |
| Lacrymosa | 6:1 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 79346-4
- 8-583
- 9 79346-2
- E2 79346
- 7559-79346-2
Labels
- Elektra Nonesuch
- ArsNova
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Formats
- Cassette
- CD
- Album
- Unofficial Release
- Club Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Elektra Entertainment |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Elektra Entertainment |
| Copyright (c) | Elektra Entertainment |
| Made By | WEA Manufacturing |
| Recorded At | Skywalker Sound |
| Mastered At | Soundbyte Productions |
| Licensed To | BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | WEA Manufacturing |
| Distributed By | Columbia House |
| Published By | Shanachie Music Works |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Cello | Joan Jeanrenaud |
| Viola | Hank Dutt |
| Violin | David Harrington, John Sherba |
| Art Direction | Frank Olinsky |
| Design | Frank Olinsky |
| Cover | Matt Mahurin |
| Engineer | Bob Edwards (tracks: 1, 7), Craig Silvey (tracks: 3 to 5), Joseph Chilorio (tracks: 4, 6), Judith Sherman (tracks: 2 to 7), Paul Zinman (tracks: 2) |
| Executive-Producer | Robert Hurwitz |
| Liner Notes | Brooke Gladstone |
| Mixed By [Additional Mixing | David Merrill |
| Assistant Engineer] | David Merrill |
| Engineer] | Ben Rizzi |
| Mixed By | Adam Abeshouse (tracks: 7) |
| Recorded By | Giya Kancheli |
| Executive Producer | Robert Hurwitz |
| Producer | Judith Sherman, Kronos Quartet |
| Recorded By [Male Choir | Giya Kancheli (tracks: 7) |
| Boy Soprano] | Giya Kancheli (tracks: 7) |
| Commissioned By | Barbican Centre (tracks: 4), Beigler Trust (tracks: 7), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (tracks: 7), Mrs. Ralph I. Dorfman (tracks: 4), Nora Norden (tracks: 3), Théâtre de la Ville (tracks: 4), Wexner Center Foundation (tracks: 6) |
| Management | Janet Cowperthwaite |
| Vocals | Anatoly Kuular (tracks: 1), Kaigal-Ool Khovalyg (tracks: 1), Kongar-Ool Ondar (tracks: 1) |
Notes
- Recorded 1992-1994 at Skywalker Sound, Marine County, California; The American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York; Mechanics Hall, Worchester, Massachusettes.
- Recorded 1992-1994 at Skywalker Sound, Marin County, California; The American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York; Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Mastered at Soundbyte, New York, New York.
- Recordings of male choir and boy soprano for Night Prayers provided by Giya Kancheli
- Kongerei was arranged for the Throat Singers of Tuva and Kronos. Mugam Sayagi, Quartet No. 4, A Cool Wind is Blowing and Night Prayers were written for Kronos. K'VAKARAT was written for Mikhail Alexandrovich and Kronos.
- Mugam Sayagi was commissioned by Nora Norden.
- Quartet No. 4 was commissioned by Mrs. Ralph I. Dorfman, the Barbican Centre and Theatre de la Ville.
- K'VAKARAT was commissioned by the Wexner Center Foundation on the occasion of the dedication of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
- Night Prayers was commissioned by the Beigler Trust and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
- Special thanks to Angel Stoyanof, Gerard McBurney, Ted Levin, Edward Dumanis, Hans-Ulrich Dufflek, Laurel Fay, Susan Feder, Lucina Aglabian-Hubbard, Andrew Kurowski, Peter Clancy, Carol Yaple, Albert Lee, Karine Beznicki, Scott Fraser, Jay Cloidt, Alice Wingwall, Chuck Helm and Wally Chappell.
- In memory of Mario Thomas Moruzzi
- ℗ & © 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States & WEA International for the world outside the United States.
- Made in the USA
- CD comes packaged in a standard plastic jewel case, and includes a 16-page booklet with notes in English and lyrics.
- Club Edition, Mfd. for BMG Marketing, Inc. under license
- ℗ & © 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications for the United States and WEA International for the world outside the United States.
- On back cover: Distributed by Columbia House, under license.Made in Canada.
- On CD: CRC - Distributed by Columbia House
- ℗ & © 1994 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc., a Time Warner company.
- ℗&©1994 Elektra Entertainment
- [Publishers:]
- Track 1: Shanachie Music Works (ASCAP)
- Track 2: G. Schirmer Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Les Editions du Chant du Monde
- Track 3: G. Schirmer Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Ali-Zadeh
- Tracks 4, 7: G. Schirmer Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Sikorski
- Track 5: Kontrapunkte
- Track 6: Osvaldo Golijov (BMI)
- Track 1 was arranged for the Throat Singers of Tuva and Kronos.
- Tracks 3, 4, 5, 7 were written for Kronos.
- Track 6 was written for Mikhail Alexandrovich and Kronos.
- In memory of Mario Thomas Moruzzi.
- Issued in Warner Bros. jewel case (embossed logo on front) with 16-page booklet.
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- Matrix / Runout: WEA mfg. OLYPHANT Z9920 1S3 CI 2 79346-2 RE-1 01
- Label Code: LC 0286
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2): 755979346-2 WME
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2 - mould ring): [Embossed Warner Bros. logo "W"]
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2): IFPI L011
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0563
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- Price Code: WE 810
- Rights Society: GEMA / BIEM
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
About Kronos Quartet
US ensemble from San Francisco.
The current line-up of the Kronos Quartet is: (violin), (violin), (viola), and (cello).
Former members include (cello), (cello), and (cello).
Name Vars
- Kronos
- Kronos Quartet & Friends
- Kronos String Quartet
- Kronus Quartett
- Quatour Kronos
- The Kronos Quartet
- The Kronos String Quartet
Members
- David Harrington
- Jennifer Culp
- Walter Gray
- Joan Jeanrenaud
- John Sherba
- Hank Dutt
- Jeffrey Zeigler
- Sunny Yang