This 1993 release captures Meredith Monk's 1991 opera, a complex, three-act work that further explores her signature vocalizations and theatricality. It stands as a significant document of her unique operatic vision.
- The opera was first performed in 1991 at the Los Angeles Festival.
- The recording was produced by Manfred Eicher on the ECM New Series label.
- The album features The Meredith Monk Ensemble and the Montclair State College Choir.
Meredith Monk is a composer, performer, and choreographer known for her pioneering work in extended vocal technique and her distinctive theatrical style. She emerged in the 1960s as a singular voice in avant-garde performance, creating her own interdisciplinary performance pieces.
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