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The nutcracker

Title
The nutcracker [electronic resource] / [presented by] the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris ; choreography and mise-en-scène by Rudolf Nureyev ; music by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky.
Publication
December 18, 1987.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993
  • Vulpian, Claude de
  • Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
  • Georgiadis, Nicholas, 1923-2001.
  • François, Douce.
  • Opéra de Paris. Ballet.
Description
1 streaming video file (120 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Rehearsal, with some interruptions and repetitions. Rudolf Nureyev, who dances the dual role of Drosselmeyer and the prince, is partly or completely in practice clothes; he also appears on stage to direct the action as well as to dance. The voices of stage technicians are audible from off-camera, and the lighting occasionally changes during the course of a dance. Repeated sections include: Act I, Clara and the battle with the mice; Act II, Clara and the bats, Spanish dance, finale. The tape ends with ca. 6 min. of candid footage.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Douce François-Freitas.
Series Statement
Rudolf Nureyev Collection
Uniform Title
Nutcracker (Choreographic work : Nureyev after Vaĭnonen)
Alternative Title
Casse-noisette
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Dance rehearsals.
Note
  • Accompanied by data sheet.
  • Original container is labeled "Casse-noisette."
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Scenery and costumes, Nicholas Georgiadis.
Performer (note)
  • Claude de Vulpian (Clara), Rudolf Nureyev (Drosselmeyer/the prince), others.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in dress rehearsal onstage, with sets and orchestra, at the Opéra de Paris, on December 18, 1987; video documentation, Douce François.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 10135
OCLC
NYPY03-F225
Title
The nutcracker [electronic resource] / [presented by] the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris ; choreography and mise-en-scène by Rudolf Nureyev ; music by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky.
Imprint
December 18, 1987.
Country of Producing Entity
France.
Series
Rudolf Nureyev Collection
Event
Videotaped in dress rehearsal onstage, with sets and orchestra, at the Opéra de Paris, on December 18, 1987; video documentation, Douce François.
Credits
Scenery and costumes, Nicholas Georgiadis.
Performer
Danced by the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris.
Cast
Claude de Vulpian (Clara), Rudolf Nureyev (Drosselmeyer/the prince), others.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIA 4-4322 RNC.
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Added Author
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993, choreographer, dancer.
Vulpian, Claude de, dancer.
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893. Composer
Georgiadis, Nicholas, 1923-2001. Designer. Costume designer
François, Douce.
Opéra de Paris. Ballet.
Added Title
Nutcracker (Choreographic work : Nureyev after Vaĭnonen)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 10135
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