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Le train bleu: Split screen version

Title
Le train bleu: Split screen version [electronic resource]
Publication
1990.

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Additional Authors
  • Taylor, Jill
  • Lowe, Michael
  • Rudisill, Abra
  • Schwennesen, Don
  • Nijinska, Bronislava, 1891-1972
  • Dolin, Anton, 1904-1983.
  • Ries, Frank W. D. (Frank William David), 1950-
  • Nijinska, Irina.
  • Milhaud, Darius, 1892-1974.
  • Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963.
  • Laurens, Henri, 1885-1954.
  • Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973.
  • Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971.
  • Klemm, Robert.
  • Millard, Jay.
  • Oakland Ballet Company.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (26 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Rehearsal tape; includes interruptions, intermittent remarks by the conductor, and trouble with the door of the cabana on stage left. For an edited version of this recording, see: *MGZIC 9-2497.
Donor/Sponsor
nea.
Uniform Title
Train bleu (Choreographic work : Nijinska)
Note
  • English title: The blue train. Subtitled Operette dansée in one act. Videotaped in dress rehearsal for the Jerome Robbins Archive at Zellerbach Auditorium, the University of California, Berkeley, on October 25, 1990, by Jay Millard, with the assistance of grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment on the Arts.
  • Choreography: Bronislava Nijinska. Preliminary reconstruction by Sir Anton Dolin and Frank W. D. Ries. Reconstructed, staged and directed by Irina Nijinska and Ries. Music: Darius Milhaud. Libretto: Jean Cocteau. Scenery/curtain: Realized by Ron Steger after the original décor by Henri Laurens and original curtain by Pablo Picasso. Costumes: Realized and constructed by Mario Alonzo and Dale Foster after original designs by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Lighting: Robert Klemm.
  • Performed by the Oakland Ballet: Jill Taylor (a tennis champion), Abra Rudisill (Perlouse), Michael Lowe (Beau Gosse), Don Schwennesen (the golfer), with Lorelei Begany, Cynthia Chin, Natalia Eremina, Jeannene Fogel, Kim Gardner, Joy Gim, Karen Jones, Jenna McClintock, Lara Peggs, Marisa Ritter, and Joyce Yagerline (les poules), and Mario Alonzo, Norman Burnett, Gregg Engle, John Lanch, Nathan Hansen-Plount, Michael Ryan, Joral Schmalle, Carlo Sierras, Omar Shabazz, Ron Thiele, and Shigeo Watanabe (les gigolos). Oakland East Bay Symphony, guest conductor Jean-Louis Le Roux.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 8643
OCLC
NYPY916018220-F
Title
Le train bleu: Split screen version [electronic resource]
Imprint
1990.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2498.
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Local Subject
Ballet in television. Le train bleu.
Added Author
Taylor, Jill, dancer.
Lowe, Michael, dancer.
Rudisill, Abra, dancer.
Schwennesen, Don, dancer.
Nijinska, Bronislava, 1891-1972, choreographer.
Dolin, Anton, 1904-1983. Restager
Ries, Frank W. D. (Frank William David), 1950- Restager
Nijinska, Irina. Restager. Director
Milhaud, Darius, 1892-1974. Composer
Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963. Librettist
Laurens, Henri, 1885-1954. Designer
Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973. Designer
Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971. Costume designer
Klemm, Robert. Lighting designer
Millard, Jay. Videographer
Oakland Ballet Company.
Added Title
Train bleu (Choreographic work : Nijinska)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 8643
*MGZIC 9-2498 (former)
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