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Orpheus: excerpts

Title
Orpheus: excerpts [electronic resource]
Publication
1979.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948-
  • Moncion, Francisco
  • Mazzo, Kay
  • Lamont, Deni
  • Balanchine, George
  • Balanchine, George.
  • Robbins, Jerome.
  • Dunleavy, Rosemary.
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
  • Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988.
  • New York City Ballet.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (63 min.) : sd., b&w.
Summary
Rehearsal of the ballet from its opening to Eurydice's solo in the second scene. Numerous interruptions and repetitions of sections. Balanchine is seen onstage demonstrating movements to dancers.
Uniform Title
Orpheus (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Genre/Form
Dance rehearsals.
Note
  • Rehearsal onstage with sets, in costume, with piano accompaniment, May 17, 1979. Rehearsal conducted by George Balanchine, assisted by Jerome Robbins and Rosemary Dunleavy.
  • Choreography: George Balanchine. Music: Igor Stravinsky. Scenery/costumes: Isamu Noguchi.
  • Performed by the New York City Ballet. Cast: Mikhail Baryshnikov (Orpheus), Francisco Moncion (Dark Angel), Kay Mazzo (Eurydice), Deni Lamont (Leader of the Furies), and others.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7019
OCLC
NYPY896026311-F
Title
Orpheus: excerpts [electronic resource]
Imprint
1979.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-1821.
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Local Subject
Ballet in television. Orpheus.
Added Author
Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948- dancer.
Moncion, Francisco, dancer.
Mazzo, Kay, dancer.
Lamont, Deni, dancer.
Balanchine, George, choreographer.
Balanchine, George. Depicted
Robbins, Jerome. Depicted
Dunleavy, Rosemary. Depicted
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Composer
Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988. Designer. Costume designer
New York City Ballet.
Added Title
Orpheus (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7019
*MGZIC 9-1821 (former)
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