Legendary avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson shares a humorous and unexpected story from her career. During her lecture at Starmus VII in Bratislava, Anderson revealed how she once wrote to the famously reclusive author Thomas Pynchon, seeking permission to create an opera based on his iconic novel Gravity’s Rainbow. Surprisingly, Pynchon replied, expressing his admiration for Anderson’s music and agreeing—on one condition: that the opera be written for solo banjo. Anderson, with her signature wit, took this as a clever way of saying "no" and still finds the story hilarious.
Laurie Anderson is known for her groundbreaking work in performance art, music, and multimedia. Her creative vision has influenced countless artists across various disciplines. Gravity’s Rainbow, published in 1973, is one of Pynchon’s most famous works, celebrated for its complex narrative and themes. Thomas Pynchon, a master of postmodern literature, is notorious for his privacy, making this exchange with Anderson all the more remarkable.
Starmus VII in Bratislava brought together leading figures from science, music, and the arts to celebrate creativity and knowledge. Anderson’s lecture was one of the highlights, blending humor, art, and storytelling.
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Starmus VII: Bratislava, Slovakia
12-17 MAY, 2024
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