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Four against the gods: Excerpts [and] The spirit of Denishawn: Excerpts

Title
Four against the gods: Excerpts [and] The spirit of Denishawn: Excerpts [electronic resource]
Publication
1980.

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Additional Authors
  • Trisler, Joyce, 1934-1979
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
  • Pinska, Klarna
  • St. Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968
  • Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972
  • Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958
  • Joyce Trisler Danscompany.
  • Spoleto Festival U.S.A.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (25 min.) : sd., col.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of the Joyce Trisler Danscompany.
Uniform Title
  • Four against the gods (Choreographic work : Trisler)
  • Spirit of Denishawn (Choreographic work : Pinska)
Note
  • Videotaped in performance at the Cistern of the College of Charleston, during the Spoleto Festival U.S.A. in Charleston, South Carolina, in June 1980. For the second part of this performance, see: *MGZIC 9-2546 The spirit of Denishawn: Excerpts [and] Four temperaments.
  • Performed by members of the Joyce Trisler Danscompany.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Contents
CONTENTS. - Four against the gods: Excerpts (approx. 11 min.). Choreography/costumes: Joyce Trisler. Music: Igor Stravinsky. - The spirit of Denishawn: Excerpts (13 min.). Choreography: Staged by Klarna Pinska after Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn, and Doris Humphrey. Single and double scarf techniques. Music: Arranged by John Schlenck. Gnossienne. Choreography: Shawn. Music: Erik Satie. Sonata pathétique. Choreography: St. Denis and Humphrey. Dance in space (Scarf). Choreography: Pinska after Humphrey. Music: Cécile Chaminade.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7456
OCLC
NYPY916017406-F
Title
Four against the gods: Excerpts [and] The spirit of Denishawn: Excerpts [electronic resource]
Imprint
1980.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2170.
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Local Subject
Television. Four against the gods.
Television. The spirit of Denishawn.
Denishawn dances, Revivals of.
Added Author
Trisler, Joyce, 1934-1979, choreographer. Costume designer
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Composer
Pinska, Klarna, choreographer.
St. Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968, choreographer.
Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972, choreographer.
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958, choreographer.
Joyce Trisler Danscompany.
Spoleto Festival U.S.A.
Added Title
Four against the gods (Choreographic work : Trisler)
Spirit of Denishawn (Choreographic work : Pinska)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7456
*MGZIC 9-2170 (former)
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