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Godfather of modern dance speaks
Godfather of modern dance speaks
Last Modified: 06 Oct 2008
By:
Nicholas Glass
Revered as the greatest living choreographer of contemporary dance, Merce Cunningham's company comes to the Barbican in London to perform his latest work
Now 89-years-old Merce Cunningham is arthritic and wheelchair bound, he no longer performs himself but his passion for dance remains undimmed.
He is a maverick who reinvented the art form by separating movement from the music and is still creating new work and travelling with the company he founded over half a century ago.
Extended interview - Merce Cunningham
Nicholas Glass speaks to legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham about his love for dance and the arts.
3 Oct 2001: extended interview - Merce Cunningham
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