CMU School of Drama


Thursday, August 13, 2009

Pittsburghers who danced for Merce Cunningham recall his genius

Post Gazette: "The first time the Merce Cunningham Dance Company came to the fledgling Pittsburgh Dance Council series at Heinz Hall in 1970, people walked out in droves.
Having been a music major at Duquesne University, I wasn't as shocked by John Cage's quirky music score. But when the dance and the music happened to climax by 'chance' (one of Cunningham's favorite choreographic devices), I took great pleasure in it."

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