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The nutcracker: Act I: excerpt

Title
The nutcracker: Act I: excerpt [electronic resource]
Publication
1981.

Available Online

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Balanchine, George
  • Richardson, David, 1943 March 2-
  • Karinska, Barbara.
  • Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
  • Ter-Arutunian, Rouben, 1920-1992.
  • New York City Ballet.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (63 min.) : si. and sd., b&w.
Uniform Title
Nutcracker (Choreographic work : Balanchine after Ivanov)
Genre/Form
Dance rehearsals.
Note
  • Rehearsal onstage with sets, in costume with piano accompaniment, December 2, 1981.
  • Choreography: George Balanchine after Lev Ivanov. Music: Peter Tchaikovsky. Scenery/lighting: Rouben Ter-Arutunian. Costumes: Karinska.
  • Performed by the New York City Ballet and students of the School of American Ballet.
  • Act I is played until death of mouse king. Numerous interruptions for choreographic, musical, and technical adjustments; repetitions of some sections. Balanchine's voice is occasionally heard from the audience; David Richardson appears onstage to supervise child dancers.
  • No sound at beginning of tape.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7017
OCLC
NYPY896025890-F
Title
The nutcracker: Act I: excerpt [electronic resource]
Imprint
1981.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-1818.
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Local Subject
Ballet in television. The nutcracker.
Child dancers.
Added Author
Balanchine, George, choreographer.
Richardson, David, 1943 March 2- Teacher
Karinska, Barbara. Costume designer
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893. Composer
Ter-Arutunian, Rouben, 1920-1992. Designer
New York City Ballet.
Added Title
Nutcracker (Choreographic work : Balanchine after Ivanov)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7017
*MGZIC 9-1818 (former)
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