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Interview with Cynthia Gregory and Iván Nagy

Title
Interview with Cynthia Gregory and Iván Nagy [sound recording]
Author
Gregory, Cynthia.
Publication
1977.

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Additional Authors
  • Sherman, Robert, 1932-.
  • Nagy, Ivan, 1943-2014.
Description
1 sound cassette (55 min.)
Summary
(Introduction says this is part 2 of the Listening Room for this date.) Iván Nagy discusses the pronunciation of his name; Cynthia Gregory and Nagy compare performing at the Metropolitan Opera House to the New York State Theater and other spaces; tey discuss company repertory including José Limón's the Moor's pavane; a musical selection from Henry Purcell's Moor's revenge is played; (short news break); Gregory discusses her recovery from a broken foot; Nagy discusses boys' interest in ballet in Europe; the effect of American Ballet Theatre's lighter touring schedule on the younger dancers and choreographers in the company; (short news break); the second movement from Shostakovich's piano concerto is played; (short news break); Gregory and Nagy discuss the importance of music training for dancers; the finale from Tchaikovsky's Suite #3 from George Balanchine's Theme and Variations is played (continued on side 2); they make closing remarks; (news segment).
Donor/Sponsor
  • Oral History Archive.
  • New York State Council on the Arts, 2001.
Uniform Title
Listening room (Radio program)
Subject
  • Gregory, Cynthia > Interviews
  • Metropolitan Opera House (New York, N.Y.)
  • American Ballet Theatre
  • Moor's pavane (Choreographic work : Limón)
Note
  • Recorded September 16, 1977.
  • Host: Robert Sherman for radio station WQXR-FM, New York, on its series, The listening room.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-2231
OCLC
NYPY01-R35
Author
Gregory, Cynthia. Interviewee
Title
Interview with Cynthia Gregory and Iván Nagy [sound recording]
Imprint
1977.
Funding
Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
Local Note
Preservation master tape: *MGZTO 10-2231.
Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-2231.
Local Subject
Audiotapes -- Gregory, C.
Audiotapes -- Nagy, I.
Added Author
Sherman, Robert, 1932-. Interviewer
Nagy, Ivan, 1943-2014. Interviewee
Added Title
Listening room (Radio program)
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-2231
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