Charlotte Moorman
Charlotte Moorman | |
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| Born | Madeline Charlotte Moorman November 18, 1933 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 1991 (aged 57) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Cellist, performance artist |
| Spouse | Frank Pileggi |
Madeline Charlotte Moorman (November 18, 1933 – November 8, 1991) was an American cellist, performance artist, and advocate for avant-garde music. Referred to as the "Jeanne d'Arc of new music", she was the founder of the Annual Avant Garde Festival of New York and a frequent collaborator with Korean American artist Nam June Paik.