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Opus Number: 4 Music: Early New Orleans jazz Costumes: Robert Rauschenberg Lighting: George Tacet Date First Performed: March 27, 1956 Notes: “A parade of faceless, gray-leotarded figures to early New Orleans jazz — funeral music — is one of the funniest dances anywhere. An essay on posture and gesture — and genius.” – Janice Berman, Newsday

Photo: Paul B. Goode	Photo: Paul B. Goode

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