Experience Meredith Monk's "Piano Songs in Concert" at Oude Kerk: An Evening of Minimalist Piano Music

An intimate evening concert at the Oude Kerk featuring a performance of Meredith Monk's 'Piano Songs' cycle by pianists Gianmarco Moneti and Alessandra di Gennaro. The program highlights the minimalist simplicity and rich expression found in Monk's compositions, which are based on her earlier vocal works.

This special evening concert at the Oude Kerk presents Meredith Monk's renowned 'Piano Songs' cycle, performed by the talented young pianists Gianmarco Moneti and Alessandra di Gennaro. Returning to the Oude Kerk, they will perform this minimalist and expressive piano duet, which draws inspiration from Monk's earlier vocal compositions written between 1971 and 2006. Meredith Monk, celebrated for her groundbreaking vocal music and exploration of the human voice as an instrument, imbues her piano compositions with directness, purity, asymmetry, and transparency, reminiscent of her early piano studies influenced by composers like Mompou and Satie. The program includes a selection of pieces from Monk's "Piano Songs" cycle, showcasing the diverse range of her compositional style within this instrumental format. Following the concert, visitors have the opportunity to view the related exhibition, 'Meredith Monk: Calling,' offering further insight into the artist's multidisciplinary work.

Tickets for this event can be ordered online via the provided booking link. The performance is a special evening concert and may require a separate ticket or admission consideration beyond general museum entry.