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 This major new work features Monk’s compositions, visual elements developed in collaboration with renowned artist Ann Hamilton, and live music performed by Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble, a string quartet led by violinist Todd Reynolds, and chorus. The work was originally inspired in part by poet Norman Fischer’s translations of the Psalms and in part by an eight-story high Tower designed by Hamilton for the Oliver Ranch in Northern California. This video excerpt is taken from a preview performance at The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The multi-media production for the stage emanates from the physical and acoustic properties of the Tower, as well as architectural and ritual motifs of ascension from throughout the world. Songs of Ascension is currently touring through 2009. |
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 The solo from Education of the Girlchild was originally performed by Meredith Monk in the spring of 1972 at the House Loft, New York City; The Nancy Festival, Nancy, France; and Great George’s Project, Liverpool, England. It subsequently became Part II of Education of the Girlchild: an opera, which premiered at Common Ground and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City, in November 1973, and included a cast of nine. A poetic work conjuring cycles of growth and transmutation by exploring female/male archetypes, Education of the Gilchild: an opera was awarded first prize in musical theater at the Venice Biennale in 1975. Monk revived her solo for the 2008 American Dance Festival, and once again shares her exquisite voice and renowned presence in an inimitable performance of this legendary work. |
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 Monk’s wordless music combines the technical virtuosity of classical music, the poignancy and directness of folk music, the freedom and flexibility of jazz and the excitement of rock and roll. The rotating repertoire for her solo concerts is selected from Music for Voice and Piano (1972-1993), including Gotham Lullaby, Travelling, Madwoman's Vision, Choosing Companions, The Tale, New York Requiem, Songs from the Hill, and more recent compositions. |
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 Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble consists of some of the finest and most adventurous singer/performers active in new music. The Ensemble has performed in recordings of Monk’s compositions on the ECM New Music Series label, and throughout the world in concert settings. Repertoire includes selections from Book of Days, The Games, ATLAS, mercy, and impermanence. |
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 In this fully staged production, the phenomenal Meredith Monk and her dynamic Vocal Ensemble combine music, dance and video to reflect the delicacy and power of the human spirit. Voice, piano, clarinet, bicycle wheel and other inventive instrumentation accompany an array of scenes – a montage of video portraits; performers balanced on chairs that seemingly float in space; a celebration dance; ten hands playing one piano; and songs of beginnings and endings. impermanence creates a collage of emotion, image, and sound that gently transports the audience through a haunting, mysterious, and essentially human experience. |
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 This program for local choruses provides a rare opportunity to perform with Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble in a joint concert setting. The repertoire includes Monk’s larger choral works from Book of Days and ATLAS: an opera in three parts. A company member travels in advance of the concert to work directly with the participants. Selections from ATLAS and Book of Days provide an invaluable learning experience, combining solo, group and choral music.Pictured here: Montclair State University Singers, Heather Buchanan, Choral Director |
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