Femina

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1. Femina―part one 2. Femina―part two 3. Femina―part three 4. Femina―end titles Structured as a colorful tribute to women in the Art, Femina is a triumphant return to the file card technique that has produced some of Zorn's most shockingly original composition. Much like an aural film, the music jumps from scene to scene with breathtaking precision, following its own peculiar logic. Hildegard von Bingen, Meredith Monk, Simone de Beauvoir, Frida Kahlo, Madame Blavatsky, Isadora Duncan, Hélène Cixou, Gertrude Stein, Abe Sada, Sylvia Plath, Louise Bourgeoi, Margaret Mead, Loie Fuller, Dorothy Parker, Yoko Ono and the moon goddess En Hedu’Anna are just a few of the figures who are referenced, reflected and summoned in this soulful and exhilarating tribute to some of the greatest hearts and minds that ever lived. Featuring an all-woman band of some of the downtown scene's most creative and talented musician, Femina is one of Zorn's deepest and most profoundly beautiful creation. Unique packaging contains artwork and a booklet of images by Kiki Smith, one of the world’s greatest and most important art visionarie. Personnel: Jennifer Choi: Violin Sylvie Courvoisier: Piano Carol Emanuel: Harp Okkyung Lee: Cello Ikue Mori: Electronics Shayna Dunkelman: Percussion Special Guest .

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