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Music Listening Session - Big Science by Laurie Anderson

Photo : Nonesuch Records

Dec 12Free

Music Listening Session - Big Science by Laurie Anderson

For the "Monte le Son ô féminins" festival, the Françoise Sagan library invites you to a new music listening session, dedicated to Big Science, the first album by the immense Laurie Anderson!

Médiathèque Françoise Sagan (Paris 10th)

Part of the Monte le Son Festival 2026 programme

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1982, New York. Artist Laurie Anderson is in the midst of the Big Apple avant-garde scene and is about to bring the underground into the mainstream with the immediate success of "O Superman," an instant hit featured on Big Science, her first true album and a manifesto for the still-fledgling electronic music scene.

A session in the form of a tribute, to (re)discover the life and work of Laurie Anderson, before listening to her first masterpiece in its entirety.

Free, by reservation

Our take on this event

Step back into the gritty, experimental heartbeat of 1980s New York with the electronic masterpiece that changed everything. This intimate listening experience invites you to fully immerse yourself in the sonic landscape of an absolute legend whose work remains as groundbreaking today as it was at its inception.

Step into the vibrant New York avant-garde scene of 1982 with an exclusive listening session focused on Laurie Anderson's debut masterpiece, Big Science. This event pays tribute to the visionary artist and the record that introduced the world to the hit O Superman, a cornerstone of early electronic music. Join us at the Médiathèque Françoise Sagan on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00. This cultural gathering is fully wheelchair accessible and free of charge, though attendance requires a prior reservation via Billetweb, phone, or in person at the library.

On Saturday, December 12, 2026, the Médiathèque Françoise Sagan hosts a special session dedicated to the seminal 1982 album Big Science by Laurie Anderson. Attendees will explore the artist's pivotal role in the New York underground movement, where she helped shape the future of electronic music. The session offers a comprehensive look at Anderson's life and work, providing the necessary context to fully appreciate the soundscapes of this record, which is played in its entirety.

The event runs from 16:00 to 17:00 and is open to adults aged 18 and over. Located in the 10th arrondissement, the library facility is accessible to wheelchair users. While the session is free to attend, reservations are mandatory. You may secure your spot by booking through Billetweb, calling the library, or visiting the librarians on site.

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