Choreography / 1946

Encounter, The

"The Encounter" was a solo with music by John Cage. It premiered at Hunter Playhouse on a program of ten works billed as “Merce Cunningham: Program of Dances.” It was never performed again.

Details

Premiere Date

May 12, 1946

Premiere Venue

Hunter Playhouse

Premiere Location

New York, NY

Music

John Cage, Encounter

Costumes

Merce Cunningham

Duration

Length unknown

Original Cast

Merce Cunningham

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