Neryssa Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I was sad to read this in the NYTimes this morning: http://www.nytimes.c...?ref=obituaries I interviewed Mr. O'Brien a number of years ago and he was delightful. Neryssa Link to post
Helene Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 That is very sad news. Rest in peace, Mr. O'Brien. Link to post
sandik Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Oh dear, my heart just sank when I saw the topic heading. But I love this comment from the NYT obituary: "Mr. O’Brien, who is informally believed to hold at least the American record for career Drosselmeyers" Perhaps that might be the key to increasing the popularity of dance in America -- pseudo-sports statistics. Link to post
Neryssa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 86 years old is a good age, a long life, fully lived, I imagine. He was very articulate, witty and lively during his interview with me. Link to post
kfw Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 86 years old is a good age, a long life, fully lived, I imagine. He was very articulate, witty and lively during his interview with me. Thanks nice to read, Neryssa. Has the interview been published? I'd love to read it. Link to post
Neryssa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 86 years old is a good age, a long life, fully lived, I imagine. He was very articulate, witty and lively during his interview with me. Thanks nice to read, Neryssa. Has the interview been published? I'd love to read it. I am sorry, kfw. It was actually an interview with him about one of his colleagues in the New York City Ballet during the 1950s. I am collecting interviews for a book (perhaps). Link to post
carbro Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks, Mr. O'Brien, for the memories ... Link to post
Marga Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 My favorite Drosselmeyer! He was magical. RIP. Link to post
Peg Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 And his longtime partner, Cris Alexander, died just two weeks later: http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/On-the-Town-actor-photographer-Cris-Alexander-3425479.php Link to post
kfw Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks for the link, Peg. From acting on Broadway to photographing Mother Teresa - what a life. I'm struck by this quote: "I must say, I have been very close to some of the most wonderful people who ever have lived in our time," Alexander said in 1995 interview for "Show Music" magazine. He continued, "Our life is just the greatest life imaginable." He's sounds like a grateful man, a wonderful thing to see. Link to post
rg Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 undated publicity photo of O'Brien as "Léandre, Wealthy Suitor to Columbine" in Balanchine's HARLEQUINADE - a role O'Brien originated in the 1965 ballet. no photo credit - the costume is Rouben Ter-Arutunian's. Link to post
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