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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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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




Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

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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