Research Catalog

Westbeth : rough edit video piece

Title
Westbeth : rough edit video piece, 1975 / directed by Merce Cunningham and Charles Atlas ; choreography by Merce Cunningham.
Publication
1975.

Available Online

NYPL Digital Collections

Details

Additional Authors
  • Cunningham, Merce
  • Atlas, Charles
  • Lancaster, Mark, 1938-
  • Attix, Karen
  • Harper, Meg
  • Komar, Chris
  • Mehl, Brynar
  • Roess-Smith, Julie
  • Cornfield, Ellen
  • Kerr, Cathy
  • Kovich, Robert
  • Moulton, Charles, 1954-
  • Setterfield, Valda
  • Titus, George
  • Merce Cunningham Dance Company, dancer.
  • Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation donor.
Found In
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Description
1 streaming video file (38 min) : silent, black and white
Summary
This video features a rough edit of the videodance Westbeth. See *MGZIDF 1786 for final version with sound.
Uniform Title
Westbeth (Choreographic work : Cunningham)
Alternative Title
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection. Moving image materials.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
Note
  • Title and statement of responsibility provided by cataloger, based on original container label.
  • Time code visible in bottom right of picture.
  • Last 4 min. of video features rehearsal footage, otherwise unidentified.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Costumes by Mark Lancaster, from a design by Jasper Johns.
System Details (note)
  • Streaming video.
Source (note)
  • Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 1930
OCLC
880719002
Title
Westbeth : rough edit video piece, 1975 / directed by Merce Cunningham and Charles Atlas ; choreography by Merce Cunningham.
Production
1975.
Country of Producing Entity
United States.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
video
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Performer
Performed by members of Merce Cunningham Dance Company: Karen Attix, Meg Harper, Chris Komar, Brynar Mehl, Julie Roess-Smith, Ellen Cornfield, Merce Cunningham, Cathy Kerr, Robert Kovich, Charles Moulton, Valda Setterfield, and George Titus.
Credits
Costumes by Mark Lancaster, from a design by Jasper Johns.
Event
Recorded 1975 Merce Cunningham Dance Studio at Westbeth, New York, NY.
System Details
Streaming video.
Original Version
Original format: 1 open reel videotape ; 1/2 in.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Source
Gift; Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation, 2011-2012.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Local Subject
Videodance.
Added Author
Cunningham, Merce, choreographer.
Cunningham, Merce, director.
Cunningham, Merce, dancer.
Atlas, Charles, director.
Lancaster, Mark, 1938- costume designer.
Attix, Karen, dancer.
Harper, Meg, dancer.
Komar, Chris, dancer.
Mehl, Brynar, dancer.
Roess-Smith, Julie, dancer.
Cornfield, Ellen, dancer.
Kerr, Cathy, dancer.
Kovich, Robert, dancer.
Moulton, Charles, 1954- dancer.
Setterfield, Valda, dancer.
Titus, George, dancer.
Merce Cunningham Dance Company, dancer.
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation donor.
Added Title
Container of (work): Westbeth (Choreographic work : Cunningham)
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection. Moving image materials.
Found In:
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 1930
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