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Discussion among Alvin Ailey, Siobhan Nicolau [Siobhan Oppenheimer Nicolau], Ellis B. Haizlip, and Jeanne L. Noble
- Title
- Discussion among Alvin Ailey, Siobhan Nicolau [Siobhan Oppenheimer Nicolau], Ellis B. Haizlip, and Jeanne L. Noble [sound recording]
- Author
- Ailey, Alvin.
- Publication
- 1973.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | 2 | Audio | Use in library | *MGZTC 3-2175 2 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | 1 | Audio | Use in library | *MGZTC 3-2175 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Description
- 2 sound cassettes (ca. 120 min.)
- Summary
- Cassette 1. [Announcements] Ailey introduces guests Ellis B. Haizlip, and Siobhan Nicolau [Siobhan Oppenheimer Nicolau]. Ailey speaks about upcoming performances at the City Center of Music and Drama by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; new productions of Carmina burana by John Butler and Missa brevis by José Limón [music and commercials]. Ailey speaks about the history and plans of his company; Nicolau and Ailey discuss financial problems of dance companies in general and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in particular [music and commercials]; the ideology and ethnicity of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; black women in dance; preservation of dance works.
- Cassette 2. [News, commercials, and weather] Ailey introduces guests Haizlip, Nicolau, and Dr. Jeanne L. Noble of Brooklyn College. Ailey describes the upcoming season at the City Center of Music and Drama; the dancers and works to be presented [music]; Judith Jamison. Discussion ensues regarding the lives and careers of dancers, particularly African-American dancers [announcements, commercials, and music]. Discussion continues on the development of dancers; Ailey's sources of inspiration; his creative process; his thoughts on commercial venues for dancers and choreographers [music, news and commercials]. Throughout the interview selections from scores used in Ailey's choreography are played [announcements and news].
- Donor/Sponsor
- New York State Council on the Arts, 2000-2001.
- Oral History Archive.
- Uniform Title
- Listening room (Radio program)
- Subject
- Ailey, Alvin
- Jamison, Judith
- Carmina burana (Choreographic work : Butler)
- Missa brevis (Choreographic work : Limón)
- City Center of Music and Drama (New York, N.Y.)
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
- African American dancers
- Dance > Economic aspects
- Dance, Black > United States
- Note
- Recorded Oct. 17, 1973 by radio station WQXR on its series The listening room. Alvin Ailey, as guest host, led discussion with guests Siobhan Nicolau, Ellis B. Haizlip, and Jeanne L. Noble.
- Funding (note)
- Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, 2000-2001.
- Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-2175
- OCLC
- NYPY02-R31
- Author
- Ailey, Alvin. Interviewee
- Title
- Discussion among Alvin Ailey, Siobhan Nicolau [Siobhan Oppenheimer Nicolau], Ellis B. Haizlip, and Jeanne L. Noble [sound recording]
- Imprint
- 1973.
- Funding
- Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, 2000-2001.
- Local Note
- Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-2175.Archive original: *MGZTO 10-2175 reels 1-2
- Local Subject
- African American choreographers.
- Added Author
- Nicolau, Siobhan. IntervieweeHaizlip, Ellis B., 1932- IntervieweeNoble, Jeanne L. Interviewee
- Added Title
- Listening room (Radio program)
- Research Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-2175