Martha Graham : dance on film

Martha Graham Dance on film

DVD - 2007

A dancer's world: Martha Graham discusses the dancer as a creative artist, as members of her dance company illustrate her theories in a dance choreographed by Miss Graham. Woven into the movements of the dance are all the basic techniques required by the modern dancer.

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Subjects
Graham, Martha.
Martha Graham Dance Company.
Modern dance.
Dance.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[United States] : Criterion Collection c2007.
Language
English
Corporate Authors
Martha Graham Dance Company, WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Corporate Authors
Martha Graham Dance Company (-), WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Other Authors
Martha Graham (-), Peter Glushanok, Alexander Hammid, Aaron Copland, 1900-1990, William Schuman, 1910-1992
Edition
Fullscreen ed
Item Description
Special features: "Martha Graham: the dancer revealed," a 1994 documentary produced for PBS's American masters series; a comparison of Appalachian spring with an archival performance, by dance critic and historian Deborah Jowitt; excerpts from a television pilot of Aaron Copland discussing his work on Appalachian spring; a visual essay on working with Graham, narrated by Nathan Kroll; interview with Museum of Television and Radio curator Ron Simon, discussing Kroll's work and legacy; new interviews with the films' editors; new interviews with 6 dancers from the films; excerpts from a 1975 filmed technique demonstration by Graham's company, narrated by Graham; footage of Graham's company from a 1954 European tour.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (DVD)(93 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4
Format
DVD; NTSC, region 1; Dolby digital mono.; full frame (1.33:1 aspect ratio).
Audience
Rating: Not rated.
ISBN
9781934121849
  • A dancer's world / Janus Films ; WQED, the Metropolitan Pittsburgh educational television station presents Martha Graham and her dance company ; dances conceived and choreographed by Martha Graham ; directed and photographed by Peter Glushanok ; commentary by Martha Graham and LeRoy Leatherman ; music composed and played by Cameron McCosh ; produced by Nathan Kroll (31 min. ; 1957).
  • Appalachian spring / Janus Films ; conceived and choreographed by Martha Graham ; music by Aaron Copland ; setting by Isamu Noguchi ; directed and photographed by Peter Glushanok ; edited by Eleanor Hamerow ; orchestra conducted by Eugene Lester ; produced by Nathan Kroll ; presented by WQED Pittsburgh in cooperation with National Educational Television and Chatham College (32 min. ; 1958).
  • Night journey / Janus Films ; [presented by} Bathsabee de Rothschild ; conceived and choreographed by Martha Graham ; music by William Schuman ; settings, Isamu Noguchi ; produced by Nathan Kroll ; directed by Alexander Hammid ; orchestra conducted by Robert Irving (29 min. ; 1961).
Review by Library Journal Review

Artist, dancer, and innovator Martha Graham is paid loving tribute in this excellent collection. The stark, angular beauty of the choreography is emphasized by the black-and-white films from the mid-1950s on the first disc of this two-disc set. A Dancer's World, narrated and hosted by Graham, explains what it means to be a dancer as we watch her troupe go through the motions. There also are complete productions of Graham's brilliant ballets Appalachian Spring and Night Journey. The combination of the conceptual and muscular movements, the exceptional performances (including Graham's in the lead roles), the sets by Isamu Noguchi, and the direction and framing of the film paints pictures on the screen that rival the abstract expressionism that was exploding in museums at the same time. Disc two is filled with extras, including interviews with her dancers, an additional documentary, and excerpts from a technique demonstration narrated by Graham. This set will thrill any fan of modern dance. Highly recommended for public libraries and academic libraries supporting film and dance.--Ellen Druda, Half Hollow Hills Community Lib., Dix Hills, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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