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The Canarsie Venus [excerpts]

Title
The Canarsie Venus [excerpts] [videorecording] / conception and choreography by Murray Louis ; music by Cole Porter.
Publication
1978?

Details

Additional Authors
  • Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993
  • Louis, Murray
  • Porter, Cole, 1891-1964.
  • Garcia, Frank.
  • Nikolais, Alwin.
  • François, Douce.
  • Murray Louis and Company.
Description
1 videocassette (13 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Excerpts from a modern dance performance, originally filmed on Super 8 with a magnetic soundtrack. Filmmaker Wallace Potts believes that this film was shot by Douce François, a close friend of Nureyev's.
Donor/Sponsor
  • Gift of Mary Platt and Stella Gardiner.
  • Gift of the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation.
Series Statement
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Uniform Title
Canarsie Venus (Choreographic work : Louis)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Video.
Note
  • Accompanied by data sheet.
Credits (note)
  • Costumes, Frank Garcia ; lighting, Alwin Nikolais.
Event (note)
  • Filmed in performance, probably at the Minskoff Theater, New York, N.Y., in April 1978 ; probably by Douce François-Freitas.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4204 RNC
OCLC
NYPY01-F986
Title
The Canarsie Venus [excerpts] [videorecording] / conception and choreography by Murray Louis ; music by Cole Porter.
Imprint
1978?
Series
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Event
Filmed in performance, probably at the Minskoff Theater, New York, N.Y., in April 1978 ; probably by Douce François-Freitas.
Credits
Costumes, Frank Garcia ; lighting, Alwin Nikolais.
Performer
Danced by Rudolf Nureyev, probably with members of the Murray Louis Dance Company.
Added Author
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993, dancer.
Louis, Murray, choreographer.
Porter, Cole, 1891-1964. Composer
Garcia, Frank. Costume designer
Nikolais, Alwin.
François, Douce.
Murray Louis and Company.
Added Title
Canarsie Venus (Choreographic work : Louis)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4204 RNC
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