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At War With Ourselves - 400 Years of You at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Dates: 2/15/2025

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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts


Kronos Quartet collaborates with Grammy Award-winning choral ensemble Tonality to present At War With Ourselves - 400 Years of You, a modern song cycle that reflects on race relations and social justice in the United States. The piece features music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and text by National Book Award-winner Nikky Finney, grounded in historical and contemporary themes. Conducted by Alexander Lloyd Blake, the performance marks the Los Angeles debut of new Kronos Quartet members Gabriela Díaz and Ayane Kozasa. This event will take place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Cast and Creative Team for At War With Ourselves - 400 Years of You at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Cast

Michael Abels
Ensemble
Nikky Finney
narrator
Alexander Lloyd Blake
Ensemble
Paul Wiancko
cello
Ayane Kozasa
viola
Gabriela Díaz
violin
David Harrington
violin

Creative Team

Scott Fraser
Sound Designer
Joey Guthman
Lighting Designer
Kronos Performing Arts Association
Production Management
Janet Cowperthwaite
Producer
Alexander Lloyd Blake
Conductor
Nikky Finney
Text & Narration
Michael Abels
Composer

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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

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The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a dynamic cultural hub and community resource where local, national and international artists share their artistry with ever-expanding audiences. The campus, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA, is committed to robust and distinctive presentations and education programs curated with both creativity and social impact in mind.

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