No Exit is thrilled to be presenting their inaugural performance at Kent State University where they will give voice to a diverse and striking program of music for strings. Joining the ensemble will be special guest, acclaimed violin virtuosa Mari Sato. The program will feature two string quartets: John Luther Adam’s ethereal The Wind In High Places and the world premiere of Wearing Away, composed for No Exit by recent Baldwin Wallace graduate Nabil Abad. Also on the program is Andy Akiho’s dazzling and propulsive LIgNEouS I, written for string quartet and marimba, Krzysztof Penderecki’s vividly expressive String Trio and Alfred Schnittke’s haunting and transcendent Stille Musik for violin and cello. Don’t miss this phenomenal musical experience! Free and open to the public.

PROGRAM

Wearing Away “World Premiere” – Nabil Abad

LIgNEouS I – Andy Akiho

Stille Musik for violin and cello – Alfred Schnittke

String Trio – Krzysztof Penderecki

The Wind In High Places – John Luther Adams