Meredith Monk

#2907: Ascension Variations

New Sounds | May 24, 2010
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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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

Meredith Monk & Ensemble

Private CD

Songs of Ascension: Shrutis [3:00]
Fast Song Endings [1:30]
Mieke’s Melody No. 6 [2:00]

Not commercially available. More information at meredithmonk.org

Meredith Monk

Live

Ascension Variations: Ecology [3:30]

Not commercially available.

Meredith Monk & Ensemble

Private CD

Ascension Variations: Processional [9:00]

Not commercially available.

Meredith Monk & Ensemble

Private CD

Songs of Ascension: Spring [3:00]

Not commercially available.

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