| Description |
2 sound cassettes (2 hours, 10 min.) |
| Note |
Interviewed by John Gruen, on 21 May 1985 in New York City. For transcript of interview see *MGZMT 3-893. |
| Contents |
SUMMARY: Reel 1. Maria Tallchief discusses her childhood and early dance classes; studying with Bronislava Nijinska; joining the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo; working with Nijinska and Massine; meeting George Balanchine; her marriage to Balanchine; the premiere of Firebird; Swan lake (Balanchine). - Reel 2. Ms. Tallchief talks about dancing with Erik Bruhn; Rudolf Nureyev; her marriage to Henry Paschen; her daughter, Elise; starting the Chicago City Ballet Company; Balanchine's death. |
| Subject |
Nijinska, Bronislava, 1891-1972.
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Bruhn, Erik, 1928-
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Balanchine, George.
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Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
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| Local Subject |
Audiotapes -- Tallchief, M.
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| Added Author |
Gruen, John, Interviewer.
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| Donor/Sponsor |
Oral History Archive - Oral History Project.
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| Call No. |
*MGZTC 3-893
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| Research Call Number |
*MGZTC 3-893
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