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Mark Morris' l'allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato
a celebration
By Escoffier, Jeffrey & Lore, Matthew & Acocella, Joan Ross & Lesser, Wendy & Macaulay, Alastair & Black, Stephen A.
- ISBN
- 978-0-70906-911-9
- Publisher
- London : Robert Hale, 2001.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on June 15, 2001
L'allegro is an acknowledged masterpiece of modern dance. In creating this monumental work (32 dances performed in two hours by 24 dancers), Morris used Handel's oratorio, which has a libretto based on the poetry of Milton, and the paintings of Blake. This book is intended to commemorate this great work of art, which has never been captured on film or video in its entirety. Here in full-color single- and double-page spreads, 17 noted photographers offer intrig...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
