Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Cunningham, Merce.
2. Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-1996.
3. Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988.
4. Ballet Society (New York, N.Y.)

Description

1. 1 ms. score (iii, 75 p.); 38 cm.

Uniform title

1. Seasons
2. Seasons (Choreographic work : Cunningham)

Alternative title

1. Seasons

Subject

1. Cage, John > Manuscripts
2. Ballets > Scores

Contents

1. Prelude I -- Winter -- Prelude II -- Spring -- Prelude III -- Summer -- Prelude IV -- Fall -- Finale (Prelude I)

Call number

1. JPB 95-3 Folder 151

Note

1. Holograph, signed, in ink with annotations in blue and black pencil.
2. For orchestra.
3. Music for the dance The seasons choreographed by Merce Cunningham and first performed by the Ballet Society, Ziegfeld Theatre, May 18, 1947, with scenery and costumes by Isamu Noguchi.
4. Dedication on p. ii: For Lincoln Kirstein.
5. On. p. 75: New York City - January-April, 1947.
6. John Cage Music Manuscript Collection.

Author

1. Cage, John.

Title

1. The seasons / John Cage.

Imprint

1. 1947, c1960.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Music & Recorded Sound Division Special Collections material

Added author

1. Cunningham, Merce.
2. Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-1996.
3. Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988.
4. Ballet Society (New York, N.Y.)

Added title

1. Seasons (Choreographic work : Cunningham)

Research call number

1. JPB 95-3 Folder 151 Public service copy
2. JPB 94-24 Folder 941 Originals -- Permission required