Great Performances Part 1

Description

In this video, the Paul Taylor Dance Company performs two pieces, each of which is preceded by narration written by Paul Taylor. The first piece, "Esplanade," uses only running, skipping, walking, and jumping, and is choreographed to the E Major and D Minor violin concertos composed by J. S. Bach. The second piece, "Runes," is subtitled "Secret Writings for Use in Casting a Spell," with music by Gerald Busby. The program was presented by Films Incorporated and WNET; executive produced by Jac Venza; produced by Emile Ardolino; directed by Charles S. Dubin; and narrated by Gene Galusha.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities