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From silence to sound synchronizing the original music to master silent films.

Title
From silence to sound [electronic resource] : synchronizing the original music to master silent films. Choreography by George Balanchine, Firebird: pas de deux and Sylvia: pas de deux / Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image of the Dance Collection of The New York Public Library ; produced and directed by Ron Honsa of Pensa Communications ; choreography by George Balanchine.
Publication
c1995.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Chilgren, Dianne.
  • Tallchief, Maria
  • Maule, Michael
  • Balanchine, George
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
  • Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891
  • Lynn, Carol, 1893-1987.
  • Honsa, Ron
  • Gottlieb, Robert, 1931-2023.
  • Croce, Arlene
  • Redpath, Christine
  • Nichols, Madeleine M
  • New York City Ballet.
  • George Balanchine Foundation.
  • New York Public Library. Dance Collection.
  • Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 streaming video file (16 min.) : sd., col. and b&w.
Summary
Two silent films of choreography by George Balanchine, with piano accompaniment added. The choreography of both works was modified for these performances to accommodate the size of the stage at Jacob's Pillow.
Uniform Title
  • Firebird (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
  • Sylvia pas de deux (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Genre/Form
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Adding the music to these silent films of George Balanchine works was made possible through the cooperation of The George Balanchine Foundation, S.I. Newhouse Foundation, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Robert Gottlieb, and the Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image of the Dance Collection of The New York Public Library.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • From silence to sound, Firebird: pas de deux and Sylvia: pas de deux: pianist, Dianne Chilgren ; supervising artists, Maria Tallchief, Michael Maule ; creative consultants, Robert Gottlieb, Arlene Croce, Christine Redpath ; special assistance, Sheila Mayer ; project director, Madeleine M. Nichols ; production supervisor, Jan Schmidt.
Performer (note)
  • Pianist, Dianne Chilgren.
  • Danced by Maria Tallchief and Michael Maule of the New York City Ballet.
Event (note)
  • Recorded at Sony Music Studio, New York, on August 29, 1995, by John Alberts Sound Design.
System Details (note)
  • Streaming file.
Contents
  • Firebird: pas de deux [excerpts] (b&w) / filmed at Jacob's Pillow, Lee, MA, in 1951, by Carol Lynn ; music, Igor Stravinsky.
  • Sylvia: pas de deux [excerpts] (b&w) / filmed at Jacob's Pillow, Lee, MA, in 1951, by Carol Lynn ; music, Léo Delibes.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 6681
OCLC
NYPY95-F673
Title
From silence to sound [electronic resource] : synchronizing the original music to master silent films. Choreography by George Balanchine, Firebird: pas de deux and Sylvia: pas de deux / Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image of the Dance Collection of The New York Public Library ; produced and directed by Ron Honsa of Pensa Communications ; choreography by George Balanchine.
Imprint
c1995.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Cast
Pianist, Dianne Chilgren.
Danced by Maria Tallchief and Michael Maule of the New York City Ballet.
Credits
From silence to sound, Firebird: pas de deux and Sylvia: pas de deux: pianist, Dianne Chilgren ; supervising artists, Maria Tallchief, Michael Maule ; creative consultants, Robert Gottlieb, Arlene Croce, Christine Redpath ; special assistance, Sheila Mayer ; project director, Madeleine M. Nichols ; production supervisor, Jan Schmidt.
Event
Recorded at Sony Music Studio, New York, on August 29, 1995, by John Alberts Sound Design.
Original Version
Original format: 2 videocassette (Betacam SP).
System Details
Streaming file.
Local Note
Former classmark: *MGZIC 9-4992.
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Added Author
Chilgren, Dianne. Instrumentalist
Tallchief, Maria, dancer.
Tallchief, Maria, consultant.
Maule, Michael, dancer.
Maule, Michael, consultant.
Balanchine, George, choreographer.
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971, composer.
Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891, composer.
Lynn, Carol, 1893-1987. Cinematographer
Honsa, Ron, producer.
Honsa, Ron, director.
Gottlieb, Robert, 1931-2023. consultant.
Croce, Arlene, consultant.
Redpath, Christine, consultant.
Nichols, Madeleine M, director.
New York City Ballet.
George Balanchine Foundation.
New York Public Library. Dance Collection.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
DHCA.
Added Title
Firebird (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Sylvia pas de deux (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 6681
*MGZIC 9-4992 (former)
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