Classes this week are at Mark Morris (M-W-F) and Joyce East (T-Th).
Choreography / 1946

Invocation to Vahakn

"Invocation to Vahakn" was subtitled "ancient armenian god-king." Alan Hovhaness, the composer, was of Armenian descent and may have provided the title for the dance.

Details

Premiere Date

May 12, 1946

Premiere Venue

Hunter Playhouse

Premiere Location

New York, NY

Music

Alan Hovhaness, Invocations to Vahakn

Costumes

Merce Cunningham

Duration

11 minutes (est.)

Original Cast

Merce Cunningham

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