April 16 would have been Merce Cunningham's 105th birthday. The Lyon Opera Ballet is marking the occasion by premiering a full-evening devoted to Cunningham's work, Cunningham Forever, that includes Beach Birds (1991), staged by Carol Teitelbaum(MCDC 1986-93) and BIPED (1999), staged by Andrea Weber (MCDC 2004-11) and Jamie Scott (MCDC 2009-11). Here is a preview of some of the terrific Opera Ballet dancers performing Cunningham's work at the highest level, keeping his work alive.
Happy Birthday Merce Cunningham!
Lyon Opera Ballet in Beach Birds
Photos (c) Agathe Poupeney