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The creation of a ballet the overgrown path

Title
The creation of a ballet [videorecording] : the overgrown path / a production of ABC Video Enterprises, Inc. ; conceived and produced by Joseph Wishy in association with Cinevideo Group Holland ; performance directed by Berend Boudewijn ; documentary directed by Frank Thomasse ; choreography by Jiří Kylián ; music by Leoš Janáček (On the overgrown path)
Publication
c1981.

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Additional Authors
  • Kylian, Jiri, 1947-
  • Zijlstra, Joke
  • Vandecasteele, Tony
  • Laguna, Ana
  • Jensen, Chris
  • Anderson, Roslyn
  • Matthews, Leigh
  • Kupferberg, Sabine
  • McCullough, Rick
  • Tims, Karen
  • Ek, Mats
  • Chase, Alida
  • Tibbs, Gerald
  • Janáček, Leoš, 1854-1928.
  • Nobbe, Walter.
  • Caboort, Joop.
  • Wishy, Joseph.
  • Nederlands Dans Theater.
  • ABC Video Enterprises.
Description
2 videocassettes (85 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Documentary on the making of the ballet The overgrown path. Kylián discusses its sources of inspiration, among them Janáček's music and Brueghel's painting The fall of Icarus, and is seen rehearsing the dancers in the studio and conferring with designers. The ballet is then seen at its first performance.
Donor/Sponsor
Joseph Wishy Collection. Gift of Frederick Wildfoerster.
Uniform Title
Overgrown path (Choreographic work : Kylián)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Dance rehearsals.
Credits (note)
  • Scenery and costumes, Walter Nobbe ; lighting, Joop Caboort.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4515
OCLC
NYPY916023358-F
Title
The creation of a ballet [videorecording] : the overgrown path / a production of ABC Video Enterprises, Inc. ; conceived and produced by Joseph Wishy in association with Cinevideo Group Holland ; performance directed by Berend Boudewijn ; documentary directed by Frank Thomasse ; choreography by Jiří Kylián ; music by Leoš Janáček (On the overgrown path)
Imprint
c1981.
Credits
Scenery and costumes, Walter Nobbe ; lighting, Joop Caboort.
Performer
Performed by members of Nederlands Dans Theater: Joke Zijlstra, Tony Vandecasteele, Ana Laguna, Chris Jensen, Roslyn Anderson, Leigh Matthews, Sabine Kupferberg, Ric McCullough, Karin Tims, Mats Ek, Alida Chase, and Gerald Tibbs.
Pianist: Hakon Austbö.
Local Subject
Ballet in television. The creation of a ballet.
Ballet in television. Overgrown path.
Added Author
Kylian, Jiri, 1947- choreographer. Commentator
Zijlstra, Joke, dancer.
Vandecasteele, Tony, dancer.
Laguna, Ana, dancer.
Jensen, Chris, dancer.
Anderson, Roslyn, dancer.
Matthews, Leigh, dancer.
Kupferberg, Sabine, dancer.
McCullough, Rick, dancer.
Tims, Karen, dancer.
Ek, Mats, dancer.
Chase, Alida, dancer.
Tibbs, Gerald, dancer.
Janáček, Leoš, 1854-1928. Composer
Nobbe, Walter. Designer. Costume designer
Caboort, Joop.
Wishy, Joseph. Producer
Nederlands Dans Theater.
ABC Video Enterprises.
Added Title
Overgrown path (Choreographic work : Kylián)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4515
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