Research Catalog

Title

Drumming & Rain : a choreographer's score / by Anne Theresa De Keersmaeker & Bojana Cvejić.

Author

Keersmaeker, Anne Teresa de

Publication

• Brussels : Mercatordfonds -- Rosas, [2014]
• New Haven : Distributed by Yale University Press, [2014]

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Details

Additional Authors

Cvejić, Bojana

Description

193 pages : illustrations (some color), music; 28 cm +

Summary

This third installment in a series devoted to the work of acclaimed choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker focuses on two of her notable works, 'Drumming' and 'Rain'. Both works, which were among De Keersmaeker's most successful premieres, are known for their energetic, virtuosic dancing and formal richness. They also feature minimalist scores by composer Steve Reich, costumes by famed designer Dries Van Noten, and striking scenic design. In this publication, fascinating interviews with De Keersmaeker by Bojana Cvejic reveal the choreographic principles behind the pieces and give insight into De Keersmaeker's process. These conversations are illustrated with numerous primary source materials, including drawings, photographs, and documents related to productions of 'Drumming' and 'Rain'. A series of three DVDs contain extensive interviews and voice-over commentaries by De Keersmaeker and Cvejic, illustrated by demonstrations and excerpts of the performances, performed by an excellent cast of dancers from the ensemble Rosas. The Ictus ensemble provides the live performance of Reich's spellbinding music. A third DVD presents an entire recording of Drumming (2012 revival) with optional voice-over commentary. With its unique multimedia presentation of these two canonical dance pieces, this volume is an essential resource on one of today's most prominent choreographers.

Series Statement

Choreographer's score ; [3]

Uniform Title

Drumming (Choreographic work : Keersmaeker)

Alternative Title

Drumming and Rain

Subject

• Keersmaeker, Anne Teresa de
• Rosas (Dance company)
• Drumming (Choreographic work : Keersmaeker)
• Rain (Choreographic work : Keersmaeker)
• Choreography > Belgium
• Modern dance > Belgium
• Choreography
• Modern dance
• Belgium

Genre/Form

• Dance films.
• Feature films.
• Nonfiction films.

System Details (note)

• DVD, NTSC; all regions; widescreen (16:9); LPCM 2.0; DTS digital surround.

Language (note)

• Text in English; DVD in English with optional subtitles in French or Dutch.

Contents

• Text: Drumming and rain in a choreographic score -- Drumming -- The genealogy of Drumming -- The geometrical framework in the basic phrase -- Macrostructure of music and choreography -- Detaile outline of the choreographic structure -- Live music -- Costumes, light, and set -- Performing Drumming -- Afterthoughts -- Rain -- The genealogy of Rain -- Rain by Kirsty Gunn -- Drumming and Rain -- The geometrical dramaturgy in the setting of space, light, costumes, and cast -- Macrostructure of music and choreography -- Two basic phrases -- Choreographic procedures -- Detailed outline of the choreographic structure -- Live music -- Performing and passing Rain to other dancers.
• DVD: disc 1. Drumming (108 min.) -- 2. Rain (113 min.) -- 3. Running commentary (118 min.)

Call Number

*MGS (Belgian) 19-3734

ISBN

• 9780300211788
• 0300211783
• 9789462300484 (canceled/invalid)
• 9462300488 (canceled/invalid)

LCCN

2014946930

OCLC

898114071

Author

Keersmaeker, Anne Teresa de, author, choreographer.

Title

Drumming & Rain : a choreographer's score / by Anne Theresa De Keersmaeker & Bojana Cvejić.

Publisher

Brussels : Mercatordfonds -- Rosas, [2014]

Distributor

New Haven : Distributed by Yale University Press, [2014]

Type of Content

text

still image

two-dimensional moving image

Type of Medium

unmediated

video

Type of Carrier

volume

videodisc

Digital File Characteristics

video file DVD video region 0

Series

Choreographer's score ; [3]

System Details

DVD, NTSC; all regions; widescreen (16:9); LPCM 2.0; DTS digital surround.

Language

Text in English; DVD in English with optional subtitles in French or Dutch.

Added Author

Cvejić, Bojana, interviewer.

Added Title

Container of (work): Drumming (Choreographic work : Keersmaeker)

Research Call Number

*MGS (Belgian) 19-3734 [Text]

*MGZIDVD 5-8525 [DVD]