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Meredith Monk
Meredith Monk is a composer, singer, director, choreographer, filmmaker, and creator of new opera, music-theater works, films and installations. Considered one of the most unique and influential artists of the last 50 years, she is a pioneer of what is now called “extended vocal technique” and “interdisciplinary performance”. Monk has received numerous awards and honors, including the MacArthur “Genius” Award, Carnegie Hall’s 2014-15 Debs Composer’s Chair, Officier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the Republic of France, and a 2015 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. Celebrated internationally, her work has been presented at major venues throughout the world.