Planned Obsolescence

Planned Obsolescence

Join us for an evening of immersive sound and vision as the Polymnia String Quartet performs the world premiere of Planned Obsolescence, a new string quartet by Tucker Fuller. Written in 2025, Planned Obsolescence reimagines the business concept of intentionally limited product lifespans in an organic, natural context. Each movement—bloom, wither, shed, and root—traces a stage in the life of living things, evoking reflections on human growth, fading, release, and renewal.

This premiere is presented in collaboration with visual artist Miriam Lilje, who has created eight large-scale paintings corresponding to the quartet’s four movements. Her vibrant work creates a dialogue with the music, turning each stage into a multi-sensory exploration of sound, color, and organic rhythm. The concert also features two additional string quartets by Tucker Fuller, offering a broader glimpse into his evolving compositional voice.

Entrance via online tickets or via cash/venmo contribution at the door.