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Chance And Circumstance: Twenty Years With Cage And Cunningham
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The Longawaited Memoir From One Of The Most Celebrated Modern Dancers Of The Past Fifty Years: The Story Of Her Own Remarkable Career, Of The Formative Years Of The Merce Cunningham Dance Company, And Of The Two Brilliant, Iconoclastic, And Forwardthinking Artists At Its Centermerce Cunningham And John Cage.From Its Inception In The L950S Until Her Departure In The L970S, Carolyn Brown Was A Major Dancer In The Cunningham Company And Part Of The Vibrant Artistic Community Of Downtown New York City Out Of Which It Grew. She Writes About Embarking On Her Career With Cunningham At A Time When He Was Acelebrated Performer But A Virtually Unknown Choreographer. She Describes The Heady Exhilarationand Dire Financial Straitsof The Companys Early Days, When Composer Cage Was Musical Director And Robert Rauschenberg Designed Lighting, Sets And Costumes; And Of The Struggle For Acceptance Of Their Controversial, Avantgarde Dance. With Unique Insight, She Explores Cunninghams Technique, Choreography, And Experimentation With Compositional Procedures Influenced By Cage. And She Probes The Personalities Of These Two Men: The Reticent, Moody, Often Secretive Cunningham, And The Effusive, Funloving, Enthusiastic Cage.Chance And Circumstance Is An Intimate Chronicle Of A Crucial Era In Modern Dance, And A Revelation Of The Intersection Of The Worlds Of Art, Music, Dance, And Theater That Is Merce Cunninghams Extraordinary Hallmark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Chance and Circumstance'? A: The memoir explores the artistic journey of Carolyn Brown as a dancer in the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, highlighting her experiences with Cunningham and John Cage, and the evolution of modern dance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chance and Circumstance'? A: The book is written by Carolyn Brown, a celebrated modern dancer who was a key member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Chance and Circumstance'? A: The book contains 656 pages, providing an in-depth look at the author's experiences and insights.
- Q: When was 'Chance and Circumstance' published? A: The book was published on March 20, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Chance and Circumstance' a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition, second printing of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for with minimal wear.
- Q: What genres does 'Chance and Circumstance' fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Actors & Entertainers', focusing on dance, art, and music.
- Q: Does this memoir provide insights into modern dance techniques? A: Yes, Carolyn Brown shares her unique insights into Cunningham's dance techniques and the avant-garde movement of the time.
- Q: Will I find personal anecdotes in 'Chance and Circumstance'? A: Absolutely, the memoir is filled with personal stories from Brown's career, offering an intimate glimpse into her life and the world of modern dance.