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Author Danilova, Alexandra, 1907- Interviewee.
Title Interview with Alexandra Danilova [sound recording]
Imprint 1992.
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 Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance  *MGZTC 3-1721 (sound cassette)    AVAILABLE CLOSED STACKS

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Description 1 sound cassette (35 min.)
Note Interviewed by Laura Kauffmann in New York City, Aug. 24, 1992.
Summary Ms. Danilova discusses George Balanchine's Triumph of Neptune and her roles in it; Balanchine's musicality; the differences in Balanchine's choreography after leaving Russia; Serge Lifar's influence upon Balanchine; Balanchine's injury; the importance of Balanchine's ballet Apollo; Igor Stravinsky's relationship with Balanchine; Balanchine's Danses concertantes for Ballet Russe; her and Balanchine's 1946 version of Raymonda; Balanchine's Christmas present to her in the form of the Sleeping beauty pas de deux; and Balanchine as the purpose of her life.
Subject Balanchine, George.
Lifar, Serge, 1905-
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
Triumph of Neptune (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Apollo (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Danses concertantes (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Raymonda (Choreographic work : Balanchine and Danilova, A after Petipa, M)
Added Author Kauffmann, Laura, Interviewer.
DHCA
Donor/Sponsor Oral History Archive. Oral History Project.
Call No. *MGZTC 3-1721 (sound cassette)
Research Call Number *MGZTC 3-1721 (sound cassette)