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The politics of quiet

Title
The politics of quiet [electronic resource] / presented by University Musical Society, [University of Michigan, Ann Arbor] ; conceived, directed, and composed by Meredith Monk ; choreography by Meredith Monk in collaboration with the ensemble.
Publication
October 4,1996.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Bogdan, Thomas.
  • Geissinger, Katie.
  • Gonzalez, Ching.
  • Emerson, Dina.
  • Meagley, Louis.
  • Arévalo, Carlos.
  • Wong, Randall K.
  • Bleckmann, Theo.
  • Brenner, Janis.
  • Easter, Allison.
  • Huff, Harry.
  • Sniffin, Allison.
  • Monk, Meredith
  • Meschter, Dave.
  • University of Michigan.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 streaming video file (93 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Performance of "a non-narrative work that echoes the structure of an oratorio or service, presenting an evening of music with images and movement." A post-performance Meet the Artists session is announced but not recorded on this tape.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Meredith Monk.
Uniform Title
Politics of quiet (Choreographic work : Monk)
Alternative Title
Meredith Monk's The politics of quiet
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Music.
  • Video.
Note
  • Title from accompanying house program.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Production manager, Abbie H. Katz ; Opening Chaos: David Meschter/Applied Audio Technologies.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance at Power Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 4, 1996.
Contents
  • I, Prayer 1 -- Meeting songs -- Demon meditation -- Folk dance.
  • II, Ancestors chorale 1 -- Obsolete objects -- Ancestors chorale 2.
  • III, Night (elegy) -- Prayer 2.
  • IV, Time pavanne -- Birth of the stars.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7572
OCLC
NYPY98-F2913
Title
The politics of quiet [electronic resource] / presented by University Musical Society, [University of Michigan, Ann Arbor] ; conceived, directed, and composed by Meredith Monk ; choreography by Meredith Monk in collaboration with the ensemble.
Imprint
October 4,1996.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Performers (in order of appearance): Thomas Bogdan, Katie Geissinger, Ching Gonzalez, Dina Emerson, Louis Meagley, Carlos Arévalo, Randall Wong, Theo Bleckmann, Janis Brenner, Allison Easter.
Child performers: Sandy Mervak, Kris Osuntuyi.
Musicians: Harry Huff (keyboards, voice) ; Allison Sniffin (keyboards, french horn, violin, bowed psaltry, voice).
Credits
Production manager, Abbie H. Katz ; Opening Chaos: David Meschter/Applied Audio Technologies.
Event
Videotaped in performance at Power Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 4, 1996.
Original Version
Archival Original: 1 videocassette (Betacam SP, NTSC) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-5633.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Local Subject
Mixed media performances.
Added Author
Bogdan, Thomas. Performer
Geissinger, Katie. Performer
Gonzalez, Ching. Performer
Emerson, Dina. Performer
Meagley, Louis. Performer
Arévalo, Carlos. Performer
Wong, Randall K. Performer
Bleckmann, Theo. Performer
Brenner, Janis. Performer
Easter, Allison. Performer
Huff, Harry. Musician
Sniffin, Allison. Musician
Monk, Meredith, conceptor.
Monk, Meredith, director.
Monk, Meredith, choreographer.
Monk, Meredith, composer.
Meschter, Dave.
University of Michigan.
DHCA.
Added Title
Politics of quiet (Choreographic work : Monk)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7572
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