Meredith Monk archive 1959-2006

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Meredith Monk archive 1959-2006

http://archives.nypl.org/mus/18184

The Meredith Monk Archive documents the art of Meredith Monk and the history of The House Foundation For The Arts, Monk’s management and production company. The Archive contains correspondence, media clippings, concert programs, publicity material, writings, piece and project files, scores, business and financial papers, photographs and drawings, posters, and books.

130 linear feet; 300 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315997

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House Foundation for the Arts

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McBrien, Rob

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Björk

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King, Kenneth, 1948-

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Kenneth King is an American postmodern dancer-choreographer and writer who was born in Freeport, New York on January 11, 1943. He received a B.A. in religion and philosophy from Antioch College in 1965. King studied dance at the Martha Graham School, Ballet Arts, and with Merce Cunningham, Paul Sanasardo, Mia Slavenska, and Syvilla Fort. His first New York dance was presented in 1964, with the title cup/saucer/two dancers/radio; it has been called the first “Pop Art” dan...

Meredith Monk & vocal ensemble

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Monk, Meredith

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Meredith Monk (born New York, NY, Nov. 20, 1942) is a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, music theater works, films and installations. She pioneered what is now called "extended vocal technique" and "interdisciplinary performance." During a career that spans more than 40 years she has been acclaimed by audiences and critics as a major creative force in the performing arts. Since graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 1964, Monk has rece...

Byrne, David, 1952-....

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