Sō Percussion
Avant-Garde Percussionists | Reinventing the Concert Experience
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Sō Percussion is a pioneering quartet that has redefined the art of contemporary percussion. As four virtuosic and innovative artists, they have premiered over 150 new works, collaborating with composers and artists across disciplines.
Sō's performances seamlessly blend technical mastery, theatrical flair, and boundless creativity, captivating audiences worldwide. Their genre-bending programs challenge preconceptions about the concert experience, leaving listeners awestruck by the power and possibilities of live music.
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"Music for Wood and Strings"
Sō Percussion creates adventurous compositions with new, unconventional instruments. Performing "Music for Wood and Strings" by Bryce Dessner of The National, the quartet plays custom-made dulcimer-like instruments that combine the sound of an electric guitar with the percussionist's toolkit to create a hypnotic effect.
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