Jacob's Pillow celebrates Merce Cunningham's 90th birthday
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JACOB'S PILLOW CELEBRATES CHOREOGRAPHER MERCE CUNNINGHAM'S 90TH BIRTHDAY WITH PERFORMANCES, PILLOWTALKS, AND A NEW EXHIBIT
June 23, 2009 (Becket, Mass.) -Merce Cunningham Dance Company, founded over half a century ago by modern dance pioneer Merce Cunningham and hailed as one of the world's pre-eminent companies, returns to Jacob's Pillow July 22-26 for a weeklong engagement celebrating the choreographer's 90th birthday. The Pillow presents a six-performance retrospective of masterworks, two Cunningham-related PillowTalks, and a season-long exhibition titled The Art of Merce Cunningham that highlights his groundbreaking collaborations with visual artists. Cunningham, who has a longstanding history with the Pillow, recently announced plans for the future of his company, making this season's presentations all the more meaningful. Once Cunningham is no longer able to serve as Artistic Director, his company will embark on a two-year international tour, concluding with a final performance in New York City before disbanding. As a result, this could well be the last time Merce Cunningham Dance Company will perform at Jacob's Pillow. Please click here for full release
Mariclare Hulbert
413.243.9919 x29
JACOB'S PILLOW CELEBRATES CHOREOGRAPHER MERCE CUNNINGHAM'S 90TH BIRTHDAY WITH PERFORMANCES, PILLOWTALKS, AND A NEW EXHIBIT
June 23, 2009 (Becket, Mass.) -Merce Cunningham Dance Company, founded over half a century ago by modern dance pioneer Merce Cunningham and hailed as one of the world's pre-eminent companies, returns to Jacob's Pillow July 22-26 for a weeklong engagement celebrating the choreographer's 90th birthday. The Pillow presents a six-performance retrospective of masterworks, two Cunningham-related PillowTalks, and a season-long exhibition titled The Art of Merce Cunningham that highlights his groundbreaking collaborations with visual artists. Cunningham, who has a longstanding history with the Pillow, recently announced plans for the future of his company, making this season's presentations all the more meaningful. Once Cunningham is no longer able to serve as Artistic Director, his company will embark on a two-year international tour, concluding with a final performance in New York City before disbanding. As a result, this could well be the last time Merce Cunningham Dance Company will perform at Jacob's Pillow. Please click here for full release
