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Requiem for a slave (Videotape)

Title
Requiem for a slave (Videotape)
Publication
1966.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZIA 4-946Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • Rojas, Rita
  • Morgan, Earnest
  • Quinn, J. Mark.
  • Loewenstein, Michael.
  • Prindle, Karen.
  • Giordano, Gus
Description
1 cassette. 27 min. : sd. b&w NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
An "operatic dance-drama in modern jazz form" recalling the life and death of a black slave.
Subjects
Note
  • Telecast on WTTW/Chicago's Facet series on November 1, 1966. Distributed as a videotape by Orion Enterprises, Evanston, Illinois. Producer/director: Karen Prindle.
  • Conceived, written, composed, and conducted by J. Mark Quinn. Staged and choreographed by Gus Giordano. Scenery: Michael Loewenstein. Lighting: Tom Markle.
  • Performed by Rita Rojas (the wife), Earnest Morgan (the slave), and Herb Jones (the friend [acting role]), with Carol Banks, Yvonne Barfield, James Brown, Colette Hill, Spencer Jackson Jr., Jerry Jones, Walter Lewis, Nate Mallette, James Mallette, Ron McCommon, Mary Alice Smith, and Peggy Tilles. Music performed by DePaul Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chorus.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-946
OCLC
NYPY906024574-F
Title
Requiem for a slave (Videotape)
Imprint
1966.
Local Subject
Television. Requiem for a slave.
Added Author
Rojas, Rita, dancer.
Morgan, Earnest, dancer.
Quinn, J. Mark. Conceptor. Author. Composer. Conductor
Loewenstein, Michael. Designer
Prindle, Karen. Producer. Director
Giordano, Gus, choreographer.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-946
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