Martha Graham Dance Company's 85th Anniversary Season
Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center (Broadway at 60th Street New York City, NY 10023)
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The last date listed for Martha Graham Dance Company's 85th Anniversary Season was Sunday March 20, 2011 / 3:00pm (Embattled Garden, Snow on the Mesa).
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Ronald K.
Performance was unusual, some parts excellent, some parts strange. Big mixup with seats, as we were not on Goldstar list and had to spend time with manager (after 10 minute wait) and show receipt to get seats. Seats initially assigned were row R (21st row) near the back and were occupied. Usher had us wait while he contacted manager and we ggot seats in row J. Not a pleasant experience.Written on Mar 19 2011
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Tom
This was the second performance of this company I saw this week, the first being Tuesday ("Snows on the Mesa" and "Maple Leaf Rag").Written on Mar 18 2011
The first piece was "Embattled Garden." It was dramatic but harsh and I wondered if some of the choreography is dated. Regardless, there was a raw intensity that became very emotional, but not necessarily appealing.
The second piece was "Cave of the Heart" based on the Greek mythological character, Medea. The conflict was beautifully portrayed but it was the Sorceress (Miki Orihara) who stole the show. That is not to say, however, that the other roles were neglected. It was indeed a stellar and moving performance by all dancers.
Following an intermission came "Appalachian Spring." A strong musical piece on its own, I found it breathtaking with its precision, crispness of style, costume, stage setting, and lighting. I would run back to see it again and again if it were possible. Both this and "Cave of the Heart" should be made available on DVD.
Disappointing was the sound. Perhaps it was the recordings, but it is my sense that the sound equipment is not up to par which I find surprising for this venue which generally promoted jazz music. The sound was tinny and just not up to par with the staging.
Briefing of all three pieces took place beforehand by Jan Eilber, Artistic Director. I found this unnecessary as the descriptions were almost word for word in the program notes. Had there been a more formal discussion or shared insights, it might have been better appreciated.
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More Information About Martha Graham Dance Company's 85th Anniversary Season
Website
http://marthagraham.org/company/newyork
Description
The Martha Graham Dance Company’s 85th Anniversary Season, presented by Paul Szilard Productions, Inc. and Michael Brenner-Sundance Productions, at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
Robert Wilson's riveting "Snow on the Mesa," seen for the first time since 1996, evokes the creative journey of an artist, "the path that chose her," as Graham said.
Bulareyuang Pagarlava, the exciting young choreographer from Taiwan, offers the world premiere of a work inspired by Martha Graham's "Deaths and Entrances."
Noguchi-Graham masterworks "Embattled Garden," "Cave of the Heart" and "Appalachian Spring" illuminate one of the greatest artistic collaborations of all time.
Programs
March 15 at 7:00pm & March 18 at 8:00pm
Snow on the Mesa (Robert Wilson, 1995)
Maple Leaf Rag (Martha Graham, 1990)
March 16 at 7:30pm & March 19 at 8:00pm
Cave of the Heart (Martha Graham 1947)
Deaths and Entrances (Martha Graham, 1943)
World Premiere (Bulareyaung Pagarlava, 2011)
March 17 at 8:00pm
Embattled Garden (Martha Graham, 1958)
Cave of the Heart (Martha Graham, 1947)
Appalachian Spring (Martha Graham, 1944)
An official event of Carnegie Hall’s Japan/NYC Festival
March 19 at 2:00pm
Dance is a Weapon Montage, with dances by Isadora Duncan, Eve Gentry, Sophie Maslow, Jane Dudley, and Martha Graham
Appalachian Spring (Martha Graham, 1944)
March 20 at 3:00pm
Embattled Garden (Martha Graham, 1958)
Snow on the Mesa (Robert Wilson, 1995)
An official event of Carnegie Hall’s Japan/NYC Festival
About the Ticket Supplier: The Martha Graham Dance Company
The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a leader in the development of contemporary dance since its founding in 1926. Informed by the expansive vision of pioneering choreographer Martha Graham, the Company brings to life a timeless and uniquely American style of dance that has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences. Graham and her Company have expanded contemporary dance's vocabulary of movement and forever altered the scope of the art form by rooting works in contemporary social, political, psychological, and sexual contexts, deepening their impact and resonance.