Sound Portraits #13: Laurie Anderson
Doors: 19:30 / Start time: 20:30
Sound Portraits is a series of listening sessions, curated by Doron Sadja, focusing on the work of iconic composers who have paved the way for contemporary electronic music. After a short introduction of each artist's life and work, we will listen to a selection of excerpts and complete works from the artist’s repertoire. Besides providing an opportunity to introduce these seminal artists to a new audience, the Sound Portraits series also offers an open forum to engage in group listening in a quiet atmosphere.
This session: Laurie Anderson
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Laurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson is one of America's most renowned creative pioneers. She is best known for her multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology. As a writer, director, visual artist and vocalist she has created groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, pop music, theater and experimental music. Widely known outside the art world since her 1981 hit “O Superman”, Anderson has developed custom electronic instruments, published seven books, and her visual work has been presented in major museums around the world.