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Barren sceptre

Title
Barren sceptre [videorecording].
Publication
1960.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZHB 12-1274Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance
Moving imageUse in library *MGZIDVD 5-270Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • Limón, José
  • Koner, Pauline
  • Schuller, Gunther.
  • Godwin, Dwight.
  • Connecticut College. School of Dance.
Description
1 videodisc (27 min.) : sd. b&w.; 4 3/4 in.
Uniform Title
Barren sceptre (Choreographic work : Limón and Koner)
Note
  • Filmed by Dwight Godwin in July 1960 at Connecticut College, New London. The film was sponsored by Connecticut College School of Dance under a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.
  • Choreography: José Limón, in collaboration with Pauline Koner. Music: Gunther Schuller.
  • Performed by José Limón (The Thane) and Pauline Koner (His Consort).
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Contents
Summary: A choreographic scene based on the basic motif of Shakespeare's play Macbeth: the obsession with power. In a short discussion by José Limón and Pauline Koner preceding the dance they explain their interpretation of this basic theme.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-270
OCLC
NYPY767000436-F
Title
Barren sceptre [videorecording].
Imprint
1960.
System Details
DVD.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Barren sceptre.
Added Author
Limón, José, choreographer, dancer.
Koner, Pauline, dancer.
Schuller, Gunther. Composer
Godwin, Dwight.
Connecticut College. School of Dance.
Added Title
Barren sceptre (Choreographic work : Limón and Koner)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-270
*MGZHB 12-1274 additional copy, 1 reel, 16mm, 959 feet.
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