Merce Cunningham in conversation with Lynne Cooke: Jan 12

Saturday, January 12, 3:30pm
Dia Beacon

Merce Cunningham, born in Centralia, Washington, received his first formal dance and theater training at the Cornish School (now Cornish College of the Arts) in Seattle. From 1939 to 1945, he was a soloist in the company of Martha Graham. He presented his first New York solo concert with John Cage in April 1944. Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC) was formed at Black Mountain College in the summer of 1953. The group included Carolyn Brown, Viola Farber, Paul Taylor, and Remy Charlip. John Cage was music director and David Tudor the company musician; MCDC has commissioned scores from more contemporary composers than any other organization. Visual artists who have contributed designs for works by Cunningham include Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and Roy Lichtenstein. Cunningham has choreographed over 180 works for his company.

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