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Meredith Monk (Photo by David Garland)Ascension Variations
In advance of her sold-out performance at the Guggenheim, the Genius Award-winning composer, choreographer, and vocalist Meredith Monk joins New Sounds to present her most recent work, “Songs of Ascension,” and to talk about its site-specific adaptation for the museum’s unique geometry, “Ascension Variations.” Monk’s Vocal Ensemble, a string quartet, a chorus of over 80 singers, and dozens of dancers are to perform throughout the space, causing the sound to shift and evolve, recalling her 1969 work, “Juice,” created especially for the Guggenheim’s space. She'll also perform live (sruti box!), and more.
PROGRAM # 2907, with Meredith Monk (First aired on Wed. 3/04/09)
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ARTIST(S) |
RECORDING |
CUT(S) |
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Meredith Monk & Ensemble |
Private CD |
Ascension Variations: Summer [5:00] |
Not commercially available. Many of Meredith Monk’s works are available at www.ecmrecords.com |
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Meredith Monk & Ensemble |
Private CD |
Songs of Ascension: Shrutis [3:00] |
Not commercially available. More information at meredithmonk.org |
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Meredith Monk |
Live |
Ascension Variations: Ecology [3:30] |
Not commercially available. |
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Meredith Monk & Ensemble |
Private CD |
Ascension Variations: Processional [9:00] |
Not commercially available. |
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Meredith Monk & Ensemble |
Private CD |
Songs of Ascension: Spring [3:00] |
Not commercially available. |
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