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The Gift to be Simple
Imagine working across many miles, states, even the ocean to create an American classic. Martha Graham had the idea for the story and dance, Aaron Copeland gets her script and has his own ideas about what the music should be like, and finally Isamu Noguchi is called to create visual art as a setting on the stage. Together they create Appalachian Spring, and American ballet that was first performed at the LIbrary of Congress in October of 1944. Once again.... wish a CD/DVD was included to enhance the experience of this book. But I know where I can get it..... the library!
Ole!
If you love Dancing with the Stars, you'll appreciate learning of the long history of the flamenco.... song, music, dance and culture. Ancona's vivid photography depicts the cultural importance of family in learning the flamenco. Only wish it came with a CD with sample music.
InfoSoup Librarians Talk Books
Librarians from various InfoSoup libraries recently gathered together to talk about children's books and recorded the session to share with you here. We were a little long-winded this time around (sorry!), so listen when you have about 20 minutes to spare. We hope you enjoy this recording as much as we enjoyed making it! Listen now (22:40)
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