Martha Matinee: Watch The Original Cast In "Appalachian Spring" This Saturday, April 18 At 2:30pm
"I’ll get straight to the point," begins Janet Eilber, Artistic Director of Martha Graham Dance Company in a recent newsletter. "We have recently uncovered a complete film of the ORIGINAL CAST of Appalachian Spring. It is jaw-droppingly beautiful, and its message of community and hope for the future is deeply moving in these strange times.
As part of our 94th birthday week, we’ll be screening this film during our interactive Martha Matinees -- Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30 on our YouTube Channel.
Join me in the live chat with past and present cast members of Appalachian Spring as we watch the historic cast -- Martha Graham, Erick Hawkins, Merce Cunningham, May O’Donnell, Yuriko, Pearl Lang, Marjorie Mazia and Nina Fonaroff -- bring this great American masterpiece to life. See you at the movies!"
Saturday, April 18 at 2:30pm EST
Appalachian Spring
A screening of films celebrating the iconic 20th Century masterwork
At the show on Saturday, great Graham artist Terese Capucilli will join Janet and Oliver Tobin in the live chat!
- Aaron Copland talks about Appalachian Spring
- Appalachian Spring at 75: A montage of generations of dancers
- Appalachian Spring: A complete performance by the original cast! This is a silent film that will be accompanied by a later recording of the music
- Appalachian Spring: An excerpt from a performance at Jacob's Pillow August 2019 with today's Martha Graham Dance Company
YOUTUBE: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY