Description
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre: An Evening with Alvin Ailey
Product Details
- UPC: 4006680002794
- Genre: Dance, Music
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Arthaus Musik
- Run time: 108 minutes
Product Specifications
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Language: English
- Subtitle Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
- Region Code: 2, 5, PAL
Overview
Experience an unforgettable evening with the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, featuring a diverse program of captivating performances. This DVD includes three iconic works: "Divining," choreographed by Judith Jamison with music by Kimati Dinizulu and Monti Ellison; "Revelations," choreographed by Alvin Ailey with traditional gospels and spirituals; and "The Stack-Up," choreographed by Talley Beatty with music performed by Faces, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Fearless Four.
Additionally, the program features "Cry," choreographed by Alvin Ailey with music performed by Alice Coltrane, Aubrey, David Gates, Grover Washington Jr., and Alphonze Mouzon. The DVD is produced and directed by Thomas Grimm and is a co-production between Danmarks Radio, ZDF, and RM Arts.
Performances
- Divining
- Choreography: Judith Jamison
- Music: Kimati Dinizulu, Monti Ellison
- Revelations
- Choreography: Alvin Ailey
- Music: Traditional Gospels and Spirituals
- The Stack-Up
- Choreography: Talley Beatty
- Music: Faces, Earth, Wind and Fire, Fearless Four
- Cry
- Choreography: Alvin Ailey
- Music: Alice Coltrane, Aubrey, David Gates, Grover Washington Jr., Alphonze Mouzon
Interesting Facts
- The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre was founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey and is considered one of the most influential dance companies in the world.
- "Revelations" is Alvin Ailey's signature masterpiece, showcasing the African-American cultural heritage and spiritual experience.
- Judith Jamison, a former principal dancer with the company, became the Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in 1989, succeeding Alvin Ailey himself.
