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Merce Cunningham interview by Philip Guerrard

Title
Merce Cunningham interview by Philip Guerrard, September 1985.
Publication
September 1985.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Cunningham, Merce
  • Guerrard, Philip
  • Merce Cunningham Trust, donor.
Found In
Contained in (manifestation) Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Description
1 online resource (1 video file (50 min., 19 sec.)) : sound, color
Summary
Philip Guerrard interviews Merce Cunningham about his creative process and thoughts on dance. They discuss some of Cunningham's works specifically, including Second Hand and Winterbranch. They also discuss Merce Cunningham's collaborative process with other artists involved with his works, like composers and visual artists creatings sets and costumes. Finally, they cover Cunningham's thoughts regarding the creation of works intended for the camera and some non-dance topics: Cunningham's origins in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Cunningham's interest in anthropology and botany, specifically sketching plants.
Subject
  • Cunningham, Merce > Interviews
  • Second hand (Choreographic work : Cunningham)
  • Winterbranch (Choreographic work : Cunningham)
  • Artistic collaboration
Genre/Form
  • Video.
  • Interviews.
Note
  • Title derived by cataloger from donor-supplied inventory.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 9904
OCLC
1257493413
Title
Merce Cunningham interview by Philip Guerrard, September 1985.
Production
September 1985.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
video file
Performer
Merce Cunningham, interviewee ; Philip Geurrard, interviewer.
Event
Recorded September 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Added Author
Cunningham, Merce, interviewee.
Guerrard, Philip, interviewer.
Merce Cunningham Trust, donor.
Found In:
Contained in (manifestation) Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 9904
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