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Interview with Charles Dickson [sound recording]

Title
Interview with Charles Dickson [sound recording]
Author
Dickson, Charles.
Publication
1979.

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reel 3AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-467 [sound cassette] Permission required reel 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance
reel 2AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-467 [sound cassette] Permission required reel 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance
reel 1AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-467 [sound cassette] Permission required. reel 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Matheson, Katy.
Description
3 sound cassettes (4 hours, 36 min.)
Alternative Title
Dance Oral History Project.
Subject
  • Massine, Leonide, 1896-1979
  • Fokine, Michel, 1880-1942
  • Ballet Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
  • Original Ballet Russe
  • Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Note
  • Interviewed by Katy Matheson 1979 in New York City.
  • For transcript of interview see *MGZMT 3-467.
Contents
SUMMARY: Charles Dickson discusses his early background and training; apprenticeship with De Basil and Lichine Company in Chicago, 1938; beginnings of Massine Company in Monte Carlo; development of repertory; assignment of roles; American tour; impressions of Mikhail Fokin, David Lichine, Leonide Massine, Anton Dolin, Antony Tudor, Alicia Markova, Lucia Chase; analysis of the choreography of Massine and Fokin; observations of Aleksandra Danilova and Mia Slavenska; the influence of Dyagilev; evolution of technical standard and style in ballet; Ballet Theatre experiences, 1940-42.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-467
OCLC
NYPY797070237-R
Author
Dickson, Charles. Interviewee
Title
Interview with Charles Dickson [sound recording]
Imprint
1979.
Local Note
Open as of the death of the oral author, May 23, 2008.
Local Subject
Audiotapes -- Dickson, C.
Added Author
Matheson, Katy. Interviewer
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-467
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