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Rhythmetron

Title
Rhythmetron [videorecording] / a Capital Cities production ; produced and directed by Milton Fruchtman ; choreography, Arthur Mitchell.
Publication
1973.

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Additional Authors
  • Abarca, Lydia
  • Raines, Walter
  • Mitchell, Arthur, 1934-
  • Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975.
  • Nobre, Marlos, 1939-
  • Johnson, Bernard.
  • Peters, Brock.
  • Fruchtman, Milton.
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem.
  • Capital Cities Broadcasting Corp.
Description
1 videodisc (NTSC) (53 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Arthur Mitchell, director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, is seen conducting classes at the company school. At a New York City public school he gives a lecture-demonstration with members of his company which includes a barre warm-up and a performance in costume of three ballet excerpts.
Uniform Title
  • Fête noire (Choreographic work : Mitchell)
  • Biosfera (Choreographic work : Mitchell)
  • Rhythmetron (Choreographic work : Mitchell)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Credits (note)
  • Costumes, Bernard Johnson; narrator, Brock Peters.
Event (note)
  • Telecast by WNET/13, New York on March 31, 1973.
Funding (note)
  • This videorecording was preserved with support provided in part by Save America's Treasures through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Contents
Ballet class demonstration -- Fête noire : last movement / music, Dmitri Shostakovich ; danced by members of the company -- Biosfera : excerpt / music, Marlos Nobre ; danced by Lydia Abarca and Walter Raines -- Rhythmetron : last movement ; music, Marlos Nobre ; danced by members of the company.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-1527
OCLC
NYPY787008549-F
Title
Rhythmetron [videorecording] / a Capital Cities production ; produced and directed by Milton Fruchtman ; choreography, Arthur Mitchell.
Imprint
1973.
Credits
Costumes, Bernard Johnson; narrator, Brock Peters.
Performer
Performed by members of the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Event
Telecast by WNET/13, New York on March 31, 1973.
Funding
This videorecording was preserved with support provided in part by Save America's Treasures through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
System Details
DVD.
Local Note
Former classmark: *MGZIC 9-686.
Added Author
Abarca, Lydia, dancer.
Raines, Walter, dancer.
Mitchell, Arthur, 1934- choreographer.
Mitchell, Arthur, 1934- Teacher
Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975. Composer
Nobre, Marlos, 1939- Composer
Johnson, Bernard. Costume designer
Peters, Brock. Narrator
Fruchtman, Milton. Producer. drtu
Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Capital Cities Broadcasting Corp.
Added Title
Fête noire (Choreographic work : Mitchell)
Biosfera (Choreographic work : Mitchell)
Rhythmetron (Choreographic work : Mitchell)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-1527
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