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Merce Cunningham Dance Company

Merce Cunningham dies at 90. Read and view the video obituary in The New York Times

Merce Cunningham "has routinely been described as the world's greatest choreographer" (The New York Times). His company's return visit to Berkeley features Nearly Ninety, Cunningham's extraordinary new evening-length work created in collaboration with and performed to a score by underground rock legend Sonic Youth, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, and mixed-media sound composer Takehisa Kosugi. Featuring decor by architect Benedetta Tagliabue, lighting by Tony-winning designer Brian MacDevitt, and costumes by world-renowned fashion designer Romeo Gigli for io ipse idem, this new work is testament to the boundless creativity of one of the artistic masters of our time.

Education/Community Events
Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI)
OLLI Dance Series
Hosted by Kathryn Roszak
4:15 pm Thursdays, University Hall OLLI@Berkeley offers two courses associated with Cal Performances events. Enrollment in a course ensures one discounted ticket per performance. For schedules and enrollment, visit www.olli.berkeley.edu or call 510.642.9934.

Sightlines
Fri, Mar 26, 7-7:30 pm, Zellerbach Hall
Pre-performance talk with MCDC Executive Director Trevor Carlson. This Sightlines event is free to all event ticket holders.

Video:
Merce Cunningham and Robert Cole Reminisce
Watch and listen as choreographer Merce Cunningham and Robert Cole, Cal Performances' former Director, tell the story of a near catastrophe that occurred on stage the first time they worked together over 50 years ago in Buffalo, New York. This segment was shot in 2008 at Ford Point in Richmond, CA., while Cunningham was making preparations for The Craneway Event commissioned by Cal Performances and performed November 9, 2008. (Length: 1:46; 2008)

Program Notes
Program notes are available approximately one week before the performance.