We continue our focus on the music of Terry Riley, who turns 72 this month, with his deeply personal "Requiem for Adam," written in memory of Kronos Quartet founder David Harrington's 16-year-old son Adam. We also hear Riley's tribute to his long-time mentor, in "The Philosopher's Hand."
Riley and the Kronos Quartet
Terry Riley began his long association with the Kronos Quartet when he met violinist David Harrington while teaching at Mills College in the 1970s. Riley has composed 12 string quartets for the ensemble, the most heartfelt of which is tonight's featured work, Requiem for Adam. An uplifting musical tribute to ...
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