The Witness at the Pauline Oliveros Deep Listening Plaza in Kingston, NY

October 2nd 2021
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The Deep Listening Plaza, established as a permanent space by the City of Kingston to honor Pauline Oliveros’ enduring contributions to music and the sacred rituals of deep listening, was the site of a community gathering and performance of "The Witness" in July 2021

Fragments of the event are seen here, featuring Henry Lowengrad, masks and electronics; Peter Wetzler, accordion; IONE, text/movement/performance; Claire Chase, flutes; Senem Pirler, electronics; Susie Ibarra, percussion; Alex Peh, percussion; and community participation.