Kronos Quartets acclaimed 1995 album Kronos Quartet Performs Philip Glass gets its first-ever vinyl release in celebration of the group’s 50th anniversary. The two-LP set, produced by the composer, Judith Sherman, and Kurt Munkacsi, features violinists David Harrington and John Sherba, violist Hank Dutt, and cellist Joan Jeanrenaud performing quartets No. 2 (Company) (1983), No. 3 (Mishima) (1985), No. 4 (Buczak) (1990), and No. 5 (1991), the first piece Glass wrote for Kronos. It contains some of Glass’s best music since Koyaanisqatsi, said the New York Times. His ear for sumptuous string sonorities is undeniable. The Washington Post called it an ideal combination of composer and performers.

Release date: 3rd November, 2023