Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Vernard Gilmore in Alvin Ailey's Love Songs Phot by Paul Konik
Repertory
Love Songs
COMPANIES
CHOREOGRAPHER
WORLD PREMIERE
New York City Center, 1972
RESTAGING
Masazumi Chaya
MUSIC
"A Song for You" by Donny Hathaway; "Poppies" by Nina Simone; "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother" by Donny Hathaway
COSTUMES
Ursula Reed
LIGHTING
Shirley Prendergast
RUN TIME
16 Minutes
A male counterpart to Alvin Ailey’s Cry, this lyrical solo from 1972 offers an emotional journey through love and longing, set to a suite of songs recorded by Donny Hathaway and Nina Simone.
"I love you in a place Where there's no space or time... I love you for my life You're a friend of mine..."
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Vernard Gilmore in Alvin Ailey's Love Songs Photo by Paul Kolnik
FUNDERS
This production of Love Songs was made possible with generous support from Natasha I. Leibel, M.D. & Harlan B. Levine, M.D.
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