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Graeme Murphy interviewed by Shirley McKechnie for the Australian choreographers oral history project [sound recording]
Bib ID 1333999
Format AudioAudio
Author
Murphy, Graeme, 1950-
 
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Description 1990. 
3 sound tape reels (180 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips., two track, mono. ; 10 in. 
Series

Australian choreographers oral history project.

Summary

Murphy, a dancer and choreographer, speaks about his sister; early dance lessons; his first choreographic piece; Felix Balaska Company; Peggy van Praagh; influence of American companies; his more recent choreographic pieces; his creative processes; his twelve month sabbatical; audiences; problems facing dance companies in Australia; touring.

Notes

Part of a series of interviews by Shirley McKechnie with Australian choreographers.

Recorded in Sydney, New South Wales on 16 and 17 May 1990.

Digital master; National Library of Australia, Oral History and Folklore collection;

Index/Finding Aid Note Uncorrected draft transcript available (typescript, 69 leaves) 
Subjects Murphy, Graeme, - 1950- - Interviews.  |  Van Praagh, Peggy, - Dame, - 1910-1990.  |  Felix Balaska Company.  |  Choreographers - Australia - Interviews.  |  Ballet dancers - Australia.  |  Dance companies - Australia.
Other authors/contributors McKechnie, Shirley, 1926-

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