Research Catalog

Apollo

Title
Apollo [electronic resource] / filmed by Nord Deutsche Rundfunk ; directed by Robert H. Pflanzl ; produced by Rolf Liebermann ; choreography by George Balanchine ; music by Igor Stravinsky.
Publication
Hamburg, Germany : Norddeutscher Rundfunk, [1966] ; U.K. : BBC TV, 1982.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • D'Amboise, Jacques, 1934-2021
  • Farrell, Suzanne, 1945-
  • Govrin, Gloria
  • Neary, Patricia
  • Aroldingen, Karin von, 1941-2018
  • Shire, Ellen
  • Comsudi, Elaine
  • Liebermann, Rolf, 1910-1999.
  • Drummond, John, 1934-
  • Balanchine, George
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
  • Pflanzl, Robert H.
  • Balanchine, George.
  • New York City Ballet.
  • Norddeutscher Rundfunk. Sinfonie-Orchester.
  • Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
  • British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
Description
1 streaming video file (PAL) (51 min.) : sd., col. and b&w.
Summary
Complete recording of George Balanchine's landmark ballet Apollo (Apollon musagète), made in Hamburg in 1966 for German television. The ballet, which begins at ca. 22 min. into the tape, is preceded by documentary material showing preparations for the performance: orchestra rehearsals directed by Igor Stravinsky ; a ballet class taught by Balanchine to cast members ; stage rehearsals in which Balanchine works with Govrin and Farrell ; conversations between Balanchine, Stravinsky, and Rolf Liebermann, intendant of the Hamburg Opera. The program also includes a brief discussion of the ballet's premiere by Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, illustrated by still photographs.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation.
Series Statement
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Alternative Title
Apollon musagète
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Accompanied by data sheet.
  • Recording date of 1966 spoken on tape.
  • Introduction (first 2:45 min.) in col. ; remainder of tape in b&w.
  • BBC telecast titled Apollo ; German telecast titled Apollon musagète.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • BBC telecast presented by Jamila Patten.
Performer (note)
  • BBC telecast introduced by John Drummond.
  • Jacques d'Amboise (Apollo) ; Suzanne Farrell (Terpsichore) ; Gloria Govrin (Calliope) ; Patricia Neary (Polyhymnia) ; Karin von Aroldingen (Leto) ; Ellen Shire, Elaine Comsudi (nymphs).
  • Also appearing on tape: George Balanchine, Igor Stravinsky, Rolf Liebermann.
Event (note)
  • Telecast by BBC TV as part of the series Stravinsky and the dance in June 1982.
Language (note)
  • Introduction and voiceover narration in English ; credits in German and English.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 5026
OCLC
NYPY01-F64
Title
Apollo [electronic resource] / filmed by Nord Deutsche Rundfunk ; directed by Robert H. Pflanzl ; produced by Rolf Liebermann ; choreography by George Balanchine ; music by Igor Stravinsky.
Imprint
Hamburg, Germany : Norddeutscher Rundfunk, [1966] ; U.K. : BBC TV, 1982.
Series
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Event
Telecast by BBC TV as part of the series Stravinsky and the dance in June 1982.
Credits
BBC telecast presented by Jamila Patten.
Performer
BBC telecast introduced by John Drummond.
Danced by members of the New York City Ballet.
Cast
Jacques d'Amboise (Apollo) ; Suzanne Farrell (Terpsichore) ; Gloria Govrin (Calliope) ; Patricia Neary (Polyhymnia) ; Karin von Aroldingen (Leto) ; Ellen Shire, Elaine Comsudi (nymphs).
Performer
Also appearing on tape: George Balanchine, Igor Stravinsky, Rolf Liebermann.
Music played by the Sinfonie-Orchester of the NDR, conducted by Igor Stravinsky.
Language
Introduction and voiceover narration in English ; credits in German and English.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIA 4-4106 RNC.
Additional Copy: None.
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Local Subject
Television. Stravinsky and the dance.
Added Author
D'Amboise, Jacques, 1934-2021, dancer.
Farrell, Suzanne, 1945- dancer.
Govrin, Gloria, dancer.
Neary, Patricia, dancer.
Aroldingen, Karin von, 1941-2018, dancer.
Shire, Ellen, dancer.
Comsudi, Elaine, dancer.
Liebermann, Rolf, 1910-1999. Producer. Commentator
Drummond, John, 1934- Speaker
Balanchine, George, choreographer
Balanchine, George, commentator
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971, composer.
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971, conductor.
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971, commentator.
Pflanzl, Robert H. Director
New York City Ballet.
Norddeutscher Rundfunk. Sinfonie-Orchester.
Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
Balanchine, George. Apollo
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 5026
*MGZIA 4-4106 RNC (former)
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