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Where one artform stops and another starts has never been a concern for Meredith Monk as she seamlessly blends elements of music, art and theatre to startling effect. Her career blossomed in the avant-garde world of 1960s New York alongside contemporaries including Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed and Andy Warhol. Part uplifting celebration, part devotional ritual, Songs of Ascension is an ethereal, meditative work that combines music, movement and film. Buddhism and the notion of spiritual enlightenment are the inspiration for this luminous piece of music theatre which has all the hallmarks of Monk's distinctive and evocative vocal style. Songs of Ascension is a collaboration with American multi-media artist Ann Hamilton.

Cast/Performers

Meredith Monk, Vocal Ensemble

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Meredith Monk, Ann Hamilton
Company(s): The Elysian Quartet, Edinburgh University Singers
Musical Director: Meredith Monk
Design: Ann Hamilton (video)