Research Catalog

Manfred

Title
Manfred [videorecording] / [presented by] the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris ; choreography and scenario by Rudolf Nureyev ; music by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky.
Publication
1986.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Guizerix, Jean
  • Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993
  • Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993.
  • Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
  • Boruzescu, R.
  • Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824.
  • François, Douce.
  • Georgiadis, Nicholas, 1923-2001.
  • Opéra de Paris. Ballet.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (77 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Ballet based on the poem of the same title by Lord Byron. Originally presented by the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris in 1979, Manfred was revised by Nureyev for the Ballett des Opernhauses, Zürich, in 1981, and this recording of the Opéra's 1986 revival may incorporate some of the changes made then.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Douce François-Freitas.
Series Statement
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Uniform Title
Manfred (Choreographic work : Nureyev)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Title and date from accompanying data sheet.
Credits (note)
  • Decor and film, Radu Boruzescu ; costumes, Nicholas Georgiadis.
Performer (note)
  • Jean Guizerix (the poet [Byron/Manfred]) ; other cast members may include Florence Clerc (Astarte/the sister [Augusta]), Monique Loudières (the countess [Teresa de Guiccioli]), Thierry Mongne (the student), Isabelle Guérin, Sylvie Clavier, Clotilde Vayer, Natacha Quernet, and others. The actor André Rabas reads a text in French, drawn from the poem by Lord Byron.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance at the Palais Garnier, Paris, on March 3, 1986 ; video documentation, Douce François.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4271 RNC
OCLC
NYPY03-F0
Title
Manfred [videorecording] / [presented by] the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris ; choreography and scenario by Rudolf Nureyev ; music by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky.
Imprint
1986.
Country of Producing Entity
France.
Series
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Event
Videotaped in performance at the Palais Garnier, Paris, on March 3, 1986 ; video documentation, Douce François.
Credits
Decor and film, Radu Boruzescu ; costumes, Nicholas Georgiadis.
Cast
Jean Guizerix (the poet [Byron/Manfred]) ; other cast members may include Florence Clerc (Astarte/the sister [Augusta]), Monique Loudières (the countess [Teresa de Guiccioli]), Thierry Mongne (the student), Isabelle Guérin, Sylvie Clavier, Clotilde Vayer, Natacha Quernet, and others. The actor André Rabas reads a text in French, drawn from the poem by Lord Byron.
Local Subject
Literature and dance.
Added Author
Guizerix, Jean, dancer.
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993, choreographer.
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993. Scenarist
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893. Composer
Boruzescu, R. Designer
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824.
François, Douce.
Georgiadis, Nicholas, 1923-2001. Costume designer
Opéra de Paris. Ballet.
Added Title
Manfred (Choreographic work : Nureyev)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4271 RNC
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