The green table : a dance of death in eight scenes /

Jooss, Kurt, 1901-1979

The green table : a dance of death in eight scenes / book and choreography by Kurt Jooss ; music by F.A. Cohen ; text written and compiled by Anna Markard ; labanotation by Gretchen Schumacher ; edited by Ann Hutchinson Guest. - xi, 267, 146 pages : illustrations, music ; 29 cm + 1 computer disc (12 cm). - Language of dance series ; no. 8 . - Language of dance series ; no. 8. .

Audio CD includes rehearsal music performed by May Sofge. Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (CD-ROM)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the Series -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Labanotation Glossary -- Breakdown of the Choreographic Content -- The Choreographic Score of The Green Table -- The Gentlemen in Black -- The Dance of Death and Farewells -- The Battle -- The Refugees -- The Partisan -- The Brothel -- The Aftermath -- The Gentlemen in Black -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- The Story of the Score -- Biography of Kurt Jooss -- Jooss' Wise Covenant with Death -- Rehearsal Requirements -- Casting -- Study and Rehearsal Notes -- Selected Photographs from The Green Table -- Choreographic Works by Kurt Jooss -- Short Biographies -- International Productions of The Green Table -- Reference Materials -- Excerpts from the Press -- Production History and Performance Information -- The Rehearsal Music -- Index. Part 1.-- Scene 1. Scene 2. Scene 3. Scene 4. Scene 5. Scene 6. Scene 7. Scene 8. Part 2.-- Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Appendix F. Appendix G.

0415942551 9780415942553

2003283181


Jooss, Kurt, 1901-1979


Green table (Choreographic work : Jooss)


Ballet--History--20th century.
Ballets--Piano scores
Labanotation

GV1790.G74 / G74 2003

792.82

Powered by Koha