Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Oswald, Genevieve.
2. Asakawa, Takako.
3. Walker, David Hatch.

Description

1. 2 sound cassettes (2 hours, 59 min.)

Alternative title

1. Dance Oral History Project.

Subject

1. Graham, Martha > Clytemnestra
2. Graham, Martha > Every soul is a circus
3. Asakawalker Dance Company
4. Martha Graham Dance Company
5. Graham, Martha > Cave of the heart
6. Audiotapes > Asakawa, T
7. Audiotapes > Walker, D. H

Contents

1. SUMMARY: Reel 1. Takako Asakawa and David Hatch Walker discuss their backgrounds; joining the Martha Graham Dance Company. Ms. Asakawa talks about learning the role of Clytemnestra. Both discuss the emotional experience of performing certain dramatic roles; leaving the Graham Company. - Reel 2. Roles danced by Ms. Asakawa; Every soul is a circus; Clytemnestra; Medea; Ms. Asakawa's relationship with Martha Graham; developing their own approach to teaching Graham technique; their own choreographic methods.

Call number

1. *MGZTC 3-1019

Note

1. Interviewed by Genevieve Oswald 5 Aug. 1978 at the Pagoda Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii and 26 Dec. 1978 at the Library and Museum for the Performing Arts, New York City..
2. For transcript of interview see: *MGZMT 3-1019.

Access (note)

1. Permission required.

Title

1. Interview with Takako Asakawa and David Hatch Walker [sound recording]

Imprint

1. 1978.

Access

1. Permission required.

Local note

1. AWAITING PRESERVATION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING.

Local subject

1. Audiotapes -- Asakawa, T.
2. Audiotapes -- Walker, D. H.

Added author

1. Oswald, Genevieve. Interviewer
2. Asakawa, Takako. Interviewee
3. Walker, David Hatch. Interviewee

Research call number

1. *MGZTC 3-1019
2. *MGZT 5-1020 Additional copy, reel 1 only.