Alexandra Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 A treasure chest of info for Ashton fans: Following Sir Fred's Steps Link to comment
drb Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Thanks, Alexandra, this has something for everyone! I especially enjoyed the chapter on the Fred Step, having just seen him dance it on the Fonteyn special (as well as live, so many years ago). http://www.ballet.co.uk/followingsirfred/a...e_fred_step.htm The version of it appearing in "Illuminations" is especially interesting, as it is presented as a phrase of seven. I hope Paul Parish will comment on it! Link to comment
sandik Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 This is excellent news -- thanks so much for the heads-up! Off to bookmark the site... Link to comment
bart Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Here's the table of contents of the riches available on the site, which presents the results of a 1994 symposium on Ashton at Roehampton University. Having just finished Kavanaugh's biography, I feel I already know many of the contributors. I'm all set to begin. Thanks, Alexandra, for this link. Following Sir Fred’s Steps FOLLOWING SIR FRED'S STEPS -- Contents Ashton Now -- David Vaughan The Influence of Cecchetti on Ashton's Work -- Richard Glasstone The Bourrée: a Myriad of Uses -- Geraldine Morris The Expanded Moment -- James Neufeld Character and Classicism in Ashton's Dances -- John Percival Approaches to the Revival of Les Masques Shelley Berg and Jill Beck A Month in the Country -- Stephanie Jordan My Dearest Friend, My Greatest Collaborator -- Beth Genné Mime in Ashton's Ballets -- Giannandrea Poesio Romeo and Juliet -- Katherine S. Healy Following the Fred Step -- Adrian Grater Two Letters -- Jane Pritchard Gender, Sexuality, Community -- Alastair Macaulay Interview with Alexander Grant -- Julie Kavanagh The Ballerina's Solos from Scènes de ballet -- Antoinette Sibley Pas de Deux from the Dream -- Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell The Solo Seal Variations -- Pamela May The Royal Ballet Ashton Programme -- Panel Discussion Ashton Dancers Across the Generations -- Panel Discussion Choreographers and Teachers -- Panel Discussion 'Stars' from Cinderella -- Rosalind Eyre Solo from Birthday Offering -- Monica Mason Excerpts from Enigma Variations -- Peter Wright Appendix I Scores of Ashton Ballets in Benesh Movement Notation Appendix II Notes on Contributors Link to comment
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