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Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow coaching Tschaikovsky Pas de deux original version (1960)

Title
Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow coaching Tschaikovsky Pas de deux original version (1960) [videorecording] / the George Balanchine Foundation ; project director, Nancy Reynolds ; editor, Virginia Brooks ; choreography, George Balanchine ; music, Peter Ilyitch Tshaikovsky ; [coaching by] Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : George Balanchine Foundation, c2009, 2003.

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Additional Authors
  • Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016.
  • Ludlow, Conrad
  • Somogyi, Jennie
  • Boal, Peter
  • Dunning, Jennifer
  • Balanchine, George
  • Reynolds, Nancy, 1938-
  • Brooks, Virginia Loring
  • Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
  • McDill, Nancy
  • George Balanchine Foundation
  • George Balanchine Foundation. dnr
Description
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow discuss the creating of this work, the first rehearsals where they were understudies, how Balanchine choreographed by allowing for individual expression, how many weeks it took to create this work, partnering in this work, how the different versions came about, importance of preserving the original unique choreography that Balanchine coached multiple times during rehearsals, how Balanchine emphasized spacing more than choreography in this ballet, and how this work has become a great showpiece.
Series Statement
George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive
Uniform Title
  • Pas de deux [1960] (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
  • George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive.
Alternative Title
Pas de deux
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Interviews.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Nonfiction films.
Note
  • This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Credits (note)
  • Production: Otterson TV Inc. ; original costumes by Karinska.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in rehearsal at the New York City Ballet studios, Lincoln Center, New York, on Oct. 26-27, 2003.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Terms of Use (note)
  • "This tape has been produced for archival purposes with released funds from the Nancy Remick Reynolds Endowment for the George Balanchine Foundation. Requests for any other use of the material should be directed in writing to: The George Balanchine Foundation, 161 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023." -- Credits.
Source (note)
  • George Balanchine Foundation;
Biography (note)
  • Tschaikovsky Pas de deux (original version) premiered on March 29, 1960, by the New York City Ballet, at the New York City Center of Music and Drama, with Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Contents
1. Entrance and adagio [present-day version and original version] (52 min.) / danced by Jennie Somogyi and Peter Boal ; coached by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow -- 2. Male variation [one of several present-day versions] (13 min.) / danced by Peter Boal ; coached by Conrad Ludlow -- 3. Female variation [present-day version and original version] (10 min.) / danced by Jennie Somogyi ; coached by Violette Verdy -- 4. Coda [one of several present-day versions, original version, present-day version, and original version with present-day fouettés] (14 min.) / danced by Jennie Somogyi and Peter Boal ; coached by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow -- 5. Interview: Jennifer Dunning with Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow (28 min.).
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6402
OCLC
723183339
Title
Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow coaching Tschaikovsky Pas de deux original version (1960) [videorecording] / the George Balanchine Foundation ; project director, Nancy Reynolds ; editor, Virginia Brooks ; choreography, George Balanchine ; music, Peter Ilyitch Tshaikovsky ; [coaching by] Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Imprint
New York, N.Y. : George Balanchine Foundation, c2009, 2003.
Series
George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive
George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive.
Credits
Production: Otterson TV Inc. ; original costumes by Karinska.
Event
Videotaped in rehearsal at the New York City Ballet studios, Lincoln Center, New York, on Oct. 26-27, 2003.
Performer
Danced by Jennie Somogyi and Peter Boal (principal dancers, New York City Ballet).
Interviewer, Jennifer Dunning ; pianist, Nancy McDill.
System Details
DVD.
Terms Of Use
"This tape has been produced for archival purposes with released funds from the Nancy Remick Reynolds Endowment for the George Balanchine Foundation. Requests for any other use of the material should be directed in writing to: The George Balanchine Foundation, 161 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023." -- Credits.
Biography
Tschaikovsky Pas de deux (original version) premiered on March 29, 1960, by the New York City Ballet, at the New York City Center of Music and Drama, with Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Source
Gift; George Balanchine Foundation; June 20, 2011. NN-PD
Local Subject
Partnering in dance.
Interpretation in dance performance.
Added Author
Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016. Interviewee
Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016. Teacher
Ludlow, Conrad. Interviewee
Ludlow, Conrad. Teacher
Somogyi, Jennie, dancer.
Boal, Peter, dancer.
Dunning, Jennifer. Interviewer
Balanchine, George, choreographer.
Reynolds, Nancy, 1938- Director
Brooks, Virginia Loring. Editor
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893. Lebedinoe ozero. Pas de deux.
McDill, Nancy. Musician
George Balanchine Foundation.
George Balanchine Foundation. Donor
Added Title
Pas de deux [1960] (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6402
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