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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Cy Twombly Gallery, the Menil Collection presents Meredith Monk for two performances in Richmond Hall. Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time, composer/performer Meredith Monk offers one of her rare, more intimate concerts with renowned members of her Vocal Ensemble, Katie Geissinger and Allison Sniffin. Repertoire includes selections from ATLAS: an opera in three parts (1991), Cellular Songs (2018), The Games (1984), impermanence (2004-2006), Light Songs (1988), The Politics of Quiet (1996), and Volcano Songs: Duets (1993).

Monk has been hailed as “a magician of the voice” and “one of America’s coolest composers”. The concert reflects Monk’s six decades of innovation and awe-inspiring vocal mastery, mining the depths of the myriad possibilities of the human voice.

Meredith Monk, voice and keyboard
Katie Geissinger, voice
Allison Sniffin, voice, violin and keyboard

“As [Monk] sang, there was a palpable sense of love and joy between her and the audience that spoke volumes. An antidote to the troubled times we live in.”

-Virginia Webb, Financial Times

“…a musician of boundless imagination and vision. Both alone and with her vocal ensemble, she took the audience into enchanting, compassionate and disturbing worlds …the shadings, effects and expressive elements captured the listener’s attention and never let go.”

– Donald Rosenberg, The Plain Dealer

This event has limited capacity.

Registration information coming soon.

This program takes place at Richmond Hall, located at 1500 Richmond Ave. Additional information regarding accessibility and parking can be found here.

As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.