Monk in Pieces is the latest, and most biographical, in a long line of documentary treatments of Meredith Monk, noted for her synthesis of minimalism, vocalism and theater, and for an informal personality that conceals the stoic tenacity behind this iconic avant-garde performing artist.
Read morePierre-Laurent Aimard in Recital 92nd Street Y November 19, 2025 Published in Sequenza 21 NEW YORK – Pianist Pierre-Laurant Aimard has had a long and fruitful collaboration with the composer George Benjamin. Aimard’s recital program this past Wednesday at the 92nd Street Y was conceived and built around two of Benjamin’s pieces, Shadowlines, a group of six canons for solo piano, and Divisions, a new four-hand piece on which the composer joined him for this New York premiere. The other programmed works were meant to complement the Benjamin pieces and proved to be strong foils for them. Nikolai
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