This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
The Emerson String Quartet gives one of its last live performances at NPR's Tiny Desk
Listen
1:01
Listen to the Story
AILSA CHANG, HOST:
In 1976, some college students decided to form a music group - not so remarkable. But these Juilliard students - well, they had some serious staying power.
(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:
The Emerson String Quartet is one of modern history's most durable, beloved and prolific chamber ensembles.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: We've divided the whole quartet repertoire just about as equally as we could.
CHANG: And after nearly 50 years, 40-some albums, nine Grammys and countless concerts, the band played one of its last performances at NPR's Tiny Desk.
Sponsored message
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: It's a very intense, emotional time. But anyway, life goes on.
(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)
SUMMERS: Just two days after their Tiny Desk concert, the quartet played its final performance in New York, where their journey began. The tape you've heard here is from that Tiny Desk concert. That full video is out today. Watch it on npr.org/music.
(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
