Sun Rings

Sun Rings

Sun Rings is a string quartet played exclusively by the Kronos Quartet. Composed by Terry Riley in 2002 it incorporates a library of sounds provided by NASA and other astronomical institutions. It is also accompanied by video throughout the entire performance, and features a guest choir.

External links

* Kronos Quartet [http://kronosquartet.org/SR/index.html page on Sun Rings]


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