Research Catalog

Title

Opus 22 ("Der Zwerg") [and] Absent moon: Excerpts [electronic resource]

Publication

1988-1989.

Details

Additional Authors

• Anthony, Douglas, 1963-1990
• Cusson, Danielle
• Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891.
• Cook, Steven
• Suber, Byron
• Socarras, Jorge
• Menard, Marleen
• Lisz, Gary.
• Feldman, David.
• Martin, Frank
• Reed, Peter.
• Schubert, Franz, 1797-1828.
• Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886.
• Bradfield, Shirley A.
• Bennett, Mark (Composer)
• Christensen, Don.
• Pärt, Arvo.
• Diamond, Dennis.
• Marshall, Ingram, 1942-2022.
• American Contemporary Dance Company (New York, N.Y.)
• Kitchen Center for Video, Music, Dance, Performance, Film, and Literature (New York, N.Y.)

Description

1 streaming video file (NTSC) (27 min.) : sd., col.

Donor/Sponsor

Douglas Anthony Collection, presented in memory of Douglas (Smith) Anthony.

Subjects

• Mixed media performances
• Performance art
• Television > Absent moon
• Ballet in television > Opus 22 ("Der Zwerg")

Note

• Compilation of footage recorded on two occasions: Opus 22 at Merkin Concert Hall, New York, on November 15, 1988; and Absent moon at The Kitchen, New York, in June 1989.

Access (note)

• Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Contents

CONTENTS: Opus 22 ("Der Zwerg") (approx. 12 min. total). Choreography: Frank Martin. Music: Franz Schubert. Costumes: Shirley Fields. Danced by members of the American Contemporary Dance Company: Danielle Cusson and Douglas Anthony. Soprano: Arden Shelton. Pianist: Alfred Rizzo. Recorded twice, in dress rehearsal and performance. -- Absent moon: Excerpts (approx. 15 min.). Direction/design: Peter Reed. Original music: Mark Bennett, Bob Hoffnar, Don Christensen. Additional music: Franz Liszt, Ingram Marshall, Arvo Pärt. English translation of Rimbaud's work: Paul Schmidt. Costumes: Gary Lisz, Peter Reed. Lighting: Dave Feldman. Video editor: Irene Kassow. Video production: Dennis Diamond. Performed by Steven Cook, Byron Suber, Jorge Socarras (all playing Rimbaud), Douglas Anthony (Jami), and Marleen Menard (Mother). Mixed-media performance inspired by the life of Arthur Rimbaud.

Call Number

*MGZIDF 2015

OCLC

NYPY916006718-F

Title

Opus 22 ("Der Zwerg") [and] Absent moon: Excerpts [electronic resource]

Imprint

1988-1989.

Restricted Access

Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Local Note

Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2610.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Local Subject

Ballet in television. Opus 22 ("Der Zwerg").

Television. Absent moon.

Local Subject

Mixed media performances.

Added Author

Anthony, Douglas, 1963-1990, dancer.

Cusson, Danielle, dancer.

Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891. Author

Cook, Steven, dancer.

Suber, Byron, dancer.

Socarras, Jorge, dancer.

Menard, Marleen, dancer.

Lisz, Gary. Costume designer

Feldman, David. Lighting designer

Martin, Frank, choreographer.

Reed, Peter. Director. Designer. Costume designer

Schubert, Franz, 1797-1828. Composer

Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886. Composer

Bradfield, Shirley A. Costume designer

Bennett, Mark (Composer)

Christensen, Don. Composer

Pärt, Arvo. Composer

Diamond, Dennis. Videographer

Marshall, Ingram, 1942-2022. Composer

American Contemporary Dance Company (New York, N.Y.)

Kitchen Center for Video, Music, Dance, Performance, Film, and Literature (New York, N.Y.)

Research Call Number

*MGZIDF 2015