Conversation with Pontus Lidberg

Swedish choreographer Pontus Lidberg discusses his career and his Library of Congress/Martha Graham Dance Company co-commission, "Woodland," with Nicholas Brown. Set "Notturno for strings and harp" by Irving Fine, "Woodland" was commissioned for the 90th anniversary season of "Concerts from the library of Congress." Part of the "Martha Graham at the Library" Festival and presented in association with the Embassy of Sweden and Swedish Arts Council.

Speaker Biography: Pontus Lidberg is a Swedish choreographer, filmmaker and dancer. His dance works have been performed by ensembles such as Pontus Lidberg Dance, the Royal Swedish Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet, Balletboyz, SemperOper Ballet Dresden and Les Ballets de Monte Carlo. His film, "Labyrinth Within," was named Best Picture at Lincoln Center's "Dance on Camera" Festival.

Speaker Biography: Nicholas Brown is a specialist in the music division of the Library of Congress.