pherank Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 I believe this may be the only portion of Balanchine's Figure in the Carpet to be preserved on film - Diana Adams and (perhaps) Nicholas Magallanes lead things off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHaWrSfMTpA Link to comment
pherank Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 (edited) I see that Dale did post on this topic a few years ago. The Balanchine Catalogue Archive listing has changed - I don't seem to be able to create a direct link, so here's some text for those who haven't heard of this ballet: Ballet in Five Scenes Music George Frederick Handel (from the Royal Fireworks Music, 1749, and Water Music, ca. 1717). Book by George Lewis; underlying ideas in the organization of the sequence of scenes suggested by Dr. Arthur Upham Pope Choreography George Balanchine Production Scenery, costumes, and lighting by Esteban Francés. Scenery executed by Nolan Brothers; costumes executed by Karinska Premiere April 13, 1960, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama, New York. Conductor: Robert Irving Cast [presumably the NYCB opening night cast] SCENE I, THE SANDS OF THE DESERT: Violette Verdy, 18 women; SCENE II, THE WEAVING OF THE CARPET (PAS D’ACTION): Verdy, 12 women; Nomad Tribesmen, Conrad Ludlow, 6 men; SCENE III, THE BUILDING OF THE PALACE: ENTRANCE OF THE IRANIAN COURT: Prince and Princess of Persia, Jacques d’Amboise, Melissa Hayden; Their Courtiers, 8 couples; THE RECEPTION OF THE FOREIGN AMBASSADORS: France: The Prince and Princesses of Lorraine, Edward Villella, Susan Borree, Suki Schorer; Spain: The Duke and Duchess of Granada, Francisco Moncion, Judith Green; America: The Princess of the West Indies, Francia Russell, 6 women; China: The Duke and Duchess of L’an L’ing, Nicholas Magallanes, Patricia McBride, 4 women; Africa: The Oni of Ife and His Consort, Arthur Mitchell, Mary Hinkson (guest artist); Scotland: The Four Lairds of the Isles and Their Lady, Diana Adams, 4 men; GRAND PAS DE DEUX: Hayden, d’Amboise; SCENE IV, FINALE: THE GARDENS OF PARADISE; SCENE V, APOTHEOSIS: THE FOUNTAINS OF HEAVEN Edited December 16, 2023 by pherank Link to comment
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