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Additional authors

1. Classical Khmer Ballet
2. Brooklyn Academy of Music

Description

1. 4 streaming video files (NTSC) (ca. 200 min.) : sd., b&w.

Donor/Sponsor

1. asi.
2. bam.

Subject

1. Dance -- Cambodia
2. Motion pictures. Classical Khmer Ballet

Contents

1. CONTENTS.--Apsaras dance--Ramayana: excerpts--Makara dance--Phleng Arak and Phleng Khmer--Ream Eyso and Moni Mekhla--Chhayam dance--Tep Monorom.

Call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-7845

Note

1. Videotaped in performance for the Jerome Robbins Film Archive November 29, 1971 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Recorded simultaneously by two cameras. (Reels 1 & 2: full stage view; reels 3 & 4: close-up view.)
2. Former call number: *MGZIC 9-789

Access (note)

1. Patrons can access streaming video files online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Biography (note)

1. Classical Khmer Ballet was formerly known as The Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The performances of this company were reserved for members of Cambodian royalty and visiting heads of state. In 1970? the new government in Cambodia began allowing the Classical Khmer Ballet to perform in foreign countries including the United States. The new open touring policy made it possible for this performance in Nov. 1971 in New York.

Title

1. Classical Khmer Ballet [electronic resource]

Imprint

1. 1971.

Performer

1. Classical Khmer Ballet: Keo Yitho, Chum Hoeun, Mam Sovannano, Pen Sok Huon, Keo Davie, Men Saonna, Nhea Loren, Reath Moni, Khy Sophaneth, Chhoeun Angkeara, Lor Chindamony, Voan Savai, Menh Kosni, Ung Pech, Roy Saroeurn, Sim Montha, Sok Yan, Chuon Nora, Hem Bunnareth, Mak Savann, Sin Chantha, Sai Maly, Sam Sokhom, Soth Sam On ; male dancers: Chap Seang, Pfang Ouch, Seng Chhieng, Khieu Kim Nhan, Lach Nhien Serey, Hul Cheng.
2. Musicians: Seng Sun, Sek Ouch, Bin Suon, Vong Chheng, Ek Sam Ath, Long Khay ; singers: Prom Sokhom, Em Theay, Em Nareth, Chea Khann.

Biography

1. Classical Khmer Ballet was formerly known as The Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The performances of this company were reserved for members of Cambodian royalty and visiting heads of state. In 1970? the new government in Cambodia began allowing the Classical Khmer Ballet to perform in foreign countries including the United States. The new open touring policy made it possible for this performance in Nov. 1971 in New York.

Restricted access

1. Patrons can access streaming video files online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Local subject

1. Motion pictures. Classical Khmer Ballet.

Added author

1. Classical Khmer Ballet.
2. Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Research call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-7845