The history of string quartets might have major nodules around Mozart, Beethoven and Bartok. But in the 20^th century, string quartets are divided into the eras before and after Kronos. Founded in Seattle in 1973, the Kronos Quartet has literally changed the face of modern music, commissioning hundreds of contemporary works for their ensemble and expanding their sound far beyond the conventional parameters of the string quartet. We talk with founder David Harrington about Kronos past and present.

It's part of Echo Location: Soundings for New Music, the weekly digest from Echoes host and Peabody Award winning producer John Diliberto, exploring the latest in modern music with quick hitting interviews, music and commentary. Each edition of Echo Location features a beautifully edited music blend, that's combined with John's thoughtful insights and artists's comments to make a sound-rich journey for listeners. Each episode can stand on its own or be scheduled as a weekly or occasional series.

The history of string quartets might have major nodules around Mozart, Beethoven and Bartok. But in the 20^th century, string quartets are divided into the eras before and after Kronos. Founded in Seattle in 1973, the Kronos Quartet has literally changed the face of modern music, commissioning hundreds of contemporary works for their ensemble and expanding their sound far beyond the conventional parameters of the string quartet. We talk with founder David Harrington about Kronos past and present.

It's part of Echo Location: Soundings for New Music, the weekly digest from Echoes host and Peabody Award winning producer John Diliberto, exploring the latest in modern music with quick hitting interviews, music and commentary. Each edition of Echo Location features a beautifully edited music blend, that's combined with John's thoughtful insights and artists's comments to make a sound-rich journey for listeners. Each episode can stand on its own or be scheduled as a weekly or occasional series.