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Meredith Monk: Calling
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The First Visual Book On The Massively Influential Musician And Interdisciplinary Artist Whose Sixdecade Oeuvre Unites Music, Movement And Artcomposer, Performer, Director, Vocalist, Filmmaker And Choreographer, Meredith Monk Has United Music, Theater And Dance To Forge A New Creative Idiom Exploring The Human Voice As Instrument That Has Proved Enormously Influential For Musicians And Artists From Bruce Nauman And Terry Riley To Bjrk And John Zorn. Since The 1960S, She Has Created Performances At The Guggenheim Museum Rotunda (The First Artist To Do So), Performed In Public Car Parks And On Opera Stages, And Recorded Numerous Acclaimed Albums With Ecm. Her Music Has Been Used In Films By Jeanluc Godard (Nouvelle Vague), The Coen Brothers (The Big Lebowski) And David Byrne (True Stories), And She Has Directed Two Films (Ellis Island And Book Of Days).This Catalog Is The First Overview Of Her Work, Featuring Previously Unpublished Archival Material, Scores, Notations, Drawings And Photographs, As Well As An Insightful Conversation With Monk And Essays By Acclaimed Writers And Curators Such As Andrea Lissoni, Rick Moody, Timothy Morton, Teresa Retzer, Beatrix Ruf, Anna Schneider, Adam Shatz And Louise Steinman.Meredith Monk (Born 1942) Was Born In New York City, Where She Still Lives. She Began To Explore The Spectrum Of The Human Voice Through Abstract Vocal Expression In The Early 1960S, And Developed What Became Known As Extended Vocal Technique In Numerous Solo Performances, Using A Threeoctave Range. In 1968 She Founded The House To Promote Interdisciplinary Performance, And 10 Years Later Founded The Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble. In 2015, Monk Was Awarded The National Medal Of Arts By Barack Obama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Meredith Monk: Calling'? A: The book serves as the first visual overview of Meredith Monk's influential work as a musician and interdisciplinary artist, showcasing her contributions across music, theater, and dance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Meredith Monk: Calling'? A: The book is authored by Anna Schneider, who provides insights into Monk's six-decade oeuvre.
- Q: What type of content can I expect to find in this book? A: The book features previously unpublished archival material, scores, notations, drawings, photographs, conversations with Monk, and essays by various writers and curators.
- Q: When was 'Meredith Monk: Calling' published? A: The book is set to be published on November 19, 2024.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and consists of 400 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Meredith Monk's work? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Meredith Monk's artistry, making it accessible for both new audiences and longtime fans.
- Q: What is Meredith Monk known for? A: Meredith Monk is known for her innovative approach to music and performance, combining elements of music, movement, and art, and for her pioneering work in extended vocal techniques.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for students, artists, musicians, and anyone interested in contemporary art and performance, as well as fans of Meredith Monk.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors to the book? A: Yes, the book includes essays by acclaimed writers and curators such as Andrea Lissoni, Rick Moody, and Timothy Morton, among others.
- Q: What distinguishes this book from other publications about Meredith Monk? A: This book uniquely combines visual elements with a scholarly approach, including archival materials and a discussion of Monk's impact on contemporary art and music.