Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Nikolais, Alwin
2. Nikolais, Alwin.
3. Louis, Murray.
4. Bucci, Simonetta
5. Safrit, Karen
6. Scopelitis, Stephanie
7. Scro, Donna
8. Van Sickle, Joelle
9. Andersen, Kay
10. Brooks, Clarence
11. Del Saz, Alberto
12. Dunlap, Eric
13. Kyle, Peter
14. Diamond, Dennis.
15. Garcia, Frank.
16. Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance.
17. ProArts International.
18. DHCA.

Description

1. 1 videodisc (NTSC) (41 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. Compilation drawn from six multi-media works by Alwin Nikolais: Gallery (1978), Mechanical organ (1980), Imago (1963), Totem (1960 and revised version, 1983), Tent (1968), and Noumenon (1953). Nikolais is seen at work, in pre-recorded footage, in a preface by Murray Louis, who also introduces each piece.

Donor/Sponsor

1. Gift of Murray Louis.

Series statement

1. The World of Alwin Nikolais ; Program 2.

Uniform title

1. Gallery (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
2. Mechanical organ I (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
3. Imago (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
4. Totem (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
5. Noumenon (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
6. Tent (Choreographic work : Nikolais)

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Video.

Contents

1. Gallery: Opening dance (ca. 3 min.) / danced by the company.
2. Mechanical organ: Finale (ca. 5 min.) / danced by the company.
3. Imago: Boulevard (ca. 7 min.) / danced by the company.
4. Totem: Hoop (ca. 4 min.) / danced by Simonetta Bucci and Alberto del Saz.
5. Tent: Garden (ca. 6 min.) / danced by the company.
6. Noumenon (ca. 6 min.) / danced by Alberto del Saz.
7. Totem: Finale (ca. 5 min.) / danced by the company.

Call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-5855

Note

1. Program number from wrapper; mislabeled on original container.

Credits (note)

1. Editors, Murray Louis and Dennis Diamond ; script, Murray Louis ; costume direction, Frank Garcia.

Performer (note)

1. Narrator: Murray Louis.

Event (note)

1. Recorded at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.

System details (note)

1. DVD, transferred from VHS cassette.

Title

1. The world of Alwin Nikolais. Program 2 [videorecording] / Pro Arts International ; produced and directed by Murray Louis ; camera direction by Dennis Diamond ; choreography, sound, costumes, and lighting by Alwin Nikolais.

Imprint

1. New York, NY : Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, c1996.

Country of producing entity

1. U.S.

Series

1. The World of Alwin Nikolais ; Program 2.

System details

1. DVD, transferred from VHS cassette.

Performer

1. Narrator: Murray Louis.
2. Danced by the Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance company: Simonetta Bucci, Karen Safrit, Stephanie Scopelitis, Donna Scro, Joelle van Sickle, Kay Andersen, Clarence Brooks, Alberto del Saz, Eric Dunlap, and Peter Kyle.

Credits

1. Editors, Murray Louis and Dennis Diamond ; script, Murray Louis ; costume direction, Frank Garcia.

Event

1. Recorded at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.

Local note

1. Former call number: *MGZIA 4-2450.

Local subject

1. Mixed media performances.

Added author

1. Nikolais, Alwin, choreographer.
2. Nikolais, Alwin. Composer
3. Nikolais, Alwin. Designer
4. Nikolais, Alwin. Costume designer
5. Louis, Murray. Producer
6. Louis, Murray. Director
7. Bucci, Simonetta, dancer.
8. Safrit, Karen, dancer.
9. Scopelitis, Stephanie, dancer.
10. Scro, Donna, dancer.
11. Van Sickle, Joelle, dancer.
12. Andersen, Kay, dancer.
13. Brooks, Clarence, dancer.
14. Del Saz, Alberto, dancer.
15. Dunlap, Eric, dancer.
16. Kyle, Peter, dancer.
17. Diamond, Dennis.
18. Garcia, Frank. Costume designer
19. Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance.
20. ProArts International.
21. DHCA.

Added title

1. Gallery (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
2. Mechanical organ I (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
3. Imago (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
4. Totem (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
5. Noumenon (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
6. Tent (Choreographic work : Nikolais)

Research call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-5855