Name: Songs Of Ascension
Brand: Meredith Monk

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4764307

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2011-05-16

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Signed copies: No

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Proper

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Meredith Monk

Genre GB

Modern Composition

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'songs of ascension' is a major new recording from composer meredith monk and her vocal ensemble. written in 2008, it is conceived as a continuous composition, a departure from monk's earlier collaged or episodic extended works. in recent years meredith monk's been expanding into the worlds of orchestra and string quartet. on 'songs of ascension' she teams up with a string quartet of new york players well versed in new music. with winds, percussion and two vocal groups added to her already extraordinary singers, this is one of monk's most musically ambitious ventures. voices and instruments are paired and balanced against each other to an extent rare in her music. inspirations for the work included the song of ascents, a group of psalms said to have been sung during pilgrimages, and a timely invitation to perform at an 8-story tower designed by visual artist ann hamilton. 'songs of ascension' finds monk playing with the musical, sonic, metaphysical and literal connotations of upward movement.

Songs Of Ascension

Music GB