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The mark of Cain [and] Afternoon of a faun

Title
The mark of Cain [and] Afternoon of a faun [electronic resource]
Publication
1963-1974.

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Additional Authors
  • De Lavallade, Carmen, 1931-
  • Fata, Wesley
  • Douglas, Scott, 1927-1996
  • Tetley, Glen
  • Jasinski, Roman L., 1954-
  • Ilott, Pamela.
  • Jasinski, Roman, 1912-1991.
  • Larkin, Moscelyne.
  • Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937.
  • John, Tom.
  • Butler, John, 1920-1993
  • Tulsa Ballet Theatre.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (37 min.) : sd., and si., b&w and col.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Frederick Maroth.
Uniform Title
  • Mark of Cain (Choreographic work : Butler)
  • Afternoon of a faun (Choreographic work : Nijinsky)
Note
  • Compilation of two ballets. The mark of Cain telecast on Lamp unto my feet, WCBS-TV, New York, November 3, 1963. Producer: Pamela Ilott. Conception/adaptation/direction: Jerome Schnur. Introduction: Dr. George Crothers. For another copy of this telecast, see: *MGZIC 9-572 The mark of Cain. Afternoon of a faun recorded in dress rehearsal onstage, probably in 1974.
  • The mark of Cain has very faint sound. Hard to hear.
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.
Contents
CONTENTS: The mark of Cain (approx. 25 min., sd., b&w). Choreography: John Butler. Music: Maurice Ravel (Concerto in D major for piano, left hand). Scenery: Tom John. Performed by Carmen de Lavallade (Eve), Wesley Fata (Adam), Scott Douglas (Abel), Glen Tetley (Cain), with Juliet Fisher, Phyllis Gutelius, Fred Herko, Joseph Nelson, and Richard Zelen. Reader: Mercedes McCambridge. -- Afternoon of the faun (approx. 11 min., si., color). Choreography: Vaslav Nijinsky, restaged by Roman Jasinski. Costumes: Moscelyne Larkin. Performed by members of the Tulsa Civic Ballet, probably with Roman L. Jasinski as the faun.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 8653
OCLC
NYPY916043994-F
Title
The mark of Cain [and] Afternoon of a faun [electronic resource]
Imprint
1963-1974.
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 9-2602.
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Local Subject
Television. The mark of Cain.
Television. Lamp unto my feet.
Ballet in television. Afternoon of a faun.
Added Author
De Lavallade, Carmen, 1931- dancer.
Fata, Wesley, dancer.
Douglas, Scott, 1927-1996, dancer.
Tetley, Glen, dancer.
Jasinski, Roman L., 1954- dancer.
Ilott, Pamela. Producer
Jasinski, Roman, 1912-1991. Restager
Larkin, Moscelyne. Costume designer
Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937. Composer
John, Tom. Set designer
Butler, John, 1920-1993, choreographer.
Tulsa Ballet Theatre.
Added Title
Mark of Cain (Choreographic work : Butler)
Afternoon of a faun (Choreographic work : Nijinsky)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 8653
*MGZIC 9-2602 (former)
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