Myth & Mystery in Graham’s America
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Martha Graham was never especially interested in revivals of her earlier work. Yet an indication of the loyalty and dedication that exists within the Graham company are the tireless efforts undertaken to reconstruct these “lost” works. With archeological meticulousness, steps are pieced together from original contact sheets, the memories of longtime dancers, photographs, and film footage. Friday’s program “C” included the company’s most recent excavation, the 1943 work “Deaths and Entrances” – a welcome return to the repertory.
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