5 Things to Know About Caroline Shaw's Plan & Elevation

The piece is structured as a musical garden with five movements named after garden features: The Ellipse, The Cutting Garden, The Herbaceous Border, The Orangery, and The Beech Tree.

You experience it like walking through a landscape, with each movement representing a different corner of the grounds.

Each movement has its own distinct texture and light, creating a unique atmosphere for every section.

The Ellipse opens the piece, setting the geometric and spatial tone for the journey.

The Beech Tree closes the work, grounding the musical garden in a natural, rooted finale.