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Meditation on Orpheus [and] Classic kite tails

Title
Meditation on Orpheus [and] Classic kite tails [electronic resource]
Publication
1975-1977.

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Additional Authors
  • Hawkins, Erick
  • Hovhaness, Alan, 1911-2000.
  • Raya.
  • Sais, Ray.
  • Diamond, David, 1915-2005.
  • Boxer, Stanley.
  • Erick Hawkins Dance Company.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (47 min.) : sd., b&w.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Erick Hawkins.
Uniform Title
  • Meditation on Orpheus (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
  • Classic kite tails (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
Note
  • Compilation of three recordings. Meditation on Orpheus was videotaped in performance from the stage left wing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in November 1977. This footage also appears on *MGZIC 9-1937 Meditation on Orpheus. Classic kite tails was videotaped in performance from the right balcony in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in November 1977, and in dress rehearsal on stage in New Haven, Connecticut, in October 1975.
  • Choreography: Erick Hawkins.
  • Performed by Hawkins and members of the Erick Hawkins Dance Company.
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. - Meditation on Orpheus (approx. 16 min.). Music: Alan Hovhaness. Designs: Ray Sais. Maenads' costumes: Raya. - Classic kite tails (approx. 16 min.). Music: David Diamond (Rounds for string orchestra). Sculptures: Stanley Boxer. Lacks entrance of first woman. - Classic kite tails (approx. 15 min.). Set for Cantilever in background.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7206
OCLC
NYPY916029386-F
Title
Meditation on Orpheus [and] Classic kite tails [electronic resource]
Imprint
1975-1977.
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 9-1957.
Additional Copy: 1 3/4" videocassette transferred from A.O. by DC, 4/89; in Princeton ReCAP Regular Storage; was vid. viewing copy until 6/2016.
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Local Subject
Television. Meditation on Orpheus.
Television. Classic kite tails.
Added Author
Hawkins, Erick, choreographer, dancer.
Hovhaness, Alan, 1911-2000. Composer
Raya. Costume designer
Sais, Ray. Designer
Diamond, David, 1915-2005. Composer
Boxer, Stanley. Sculptor
Erick Hawkins Dance Company.
Added Title
Meditation on Orpheus (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
Classic kite tails (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7206
*MGZIC 9-1957 (former)
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