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Violette Verdy [and] Conrad Ludlow coaching the pas de deux from Act II Divertissement from A midsummer night's dream

Title
Violette Verdy [and] Conrad Ludlow coaching the pas de deux from Act II Divertissement from A midsummer night's dream [videorecording] / the George Balanchine Foundation ; project director, Nancy Reynolds ; editor, Virginia Brooks ; associate director, Nichol Hlinka ; choreography, George Balanchine ; music, Felix Mendelssohn; [coaching by] Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : George Balanchine Foundation, c2010, 2009.

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Additional Authors
  • Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847.
  • Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016.
  • Ludlow, Conrad.
  • Balanchine, George
  • Taylor, Janie, 1980-
  • Angle, Tyler
  • Tobias, Tobi.
  • McDill, Nancy.
  • Reynolds, Nancy, 1938-
  • Brooks, Virginia Loring.
  • Hlinka, Nichol.
  • George Balanchine Foundation.
  • New York City Ballet.
  • George Balanchine Foundation. dnr
Description
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow discuss working with George Balanchine, the characters of the Pas de deux, how expression and technique enhance this duet, attributes needed to perform these roles, and how the roles have changed over the years.
Series Statement
George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive
Uniform Title
  • Midsummer night's dream (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
  • George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive.
Alternative Title
Midsummer night's dream
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Interviews.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Nonfiction films.
Note
  • This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Credits (note)
  • Costumes, Karinska ; scenery and lighting, David Hays ; assisted by Peter Harvey.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in rehearsal at the New York City Ballet studios, Lincoln Center, New York, N.Y., on November 16, 2009.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Terms of Use (note)
  • "This tape has been produced for archival purposes with released funds from the Nancy Remick Reynolds Endowment for the George Balanchine Foundation. Requests for any other use of the material should be directed in writing to: The George Balanchine Foundation, 161 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023."--Credits.
Source (note)
  • George Balanchine Foundation;
Biography (note)
  • Midsummer night's dream premiered on January 17, 1962 by New York City Ballet and students from the School of American Ballet, at the City Center of Music and Drama, New York, N.Y. ; Act II Divertissement was danced by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Contents
1. Opening (1 min.) -- 2. Coaching session (52 min.) / danced by Janie Taylor and Tyler Angle ; coached by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow -- 3. Run-through (8 min.) / danced by Janie Taylor and Tyler Angle -- 4. Interview: Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow with Tobi Tobias (24 min.).
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6405
OCLC
723183052
Title
Violette Verdy [and] Conrad Ludlow coaching the pas de deux from Act II Divertissement from A midsummer night's dream [videorecording] / the George Balanchine Foundation ; project director, Nancy Reynolds ; editor, Virginia Brooks ; associate director, Nichol Hlinka ; choreography, George Balanchine ; music, Felix Mendelssohn; [coaching by] Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Imprint
New York, N.Y. : George Balanchine Foundation, c2010, 2009.
Series
George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive
George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive.
Event
Videotaped in rehearsal at the New York City Ballet studios, Lincoln Center, New York, N.Y., on November 16, 2009.
Credits
Costumes, Karinska ; scenery and lighting, David Hays ; assisted by Peter Harvey.
Performer
Danced by Janie Taylor and Tyler Angle (New York City Ballet).
Interviewer, Tobi Tobias ; pianist, Nancy McDill.
System Details
DVD.
Terms Of Use
"This tape has been produced for archival purposes with released funds from the Nancy Remick Reynolds Endowment for the George Balanchine Foundation. Requests for any other use of the material should be directed in writing to: The George Balanchine Foundation, 161 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023."--Credits.
Biography
Midsummer night's dream premiered on January 17, 1962 by New York City Ballet and students from the School of American Ballet, at the City Center of Music and Drama, New York, N.Y. ; Act II Divertissement was danced by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.
Source
Gift; George Balanchine Foundation; June 20, 2011. NN-PD
Local Subject
Partnering in dance.
Interpretation in dance performance.
Added Author
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847. Sommernachtstraum.
Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016. Interviewee
Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016. Teacher
Ludlow, Conrad. Interviewee
Ludlow, Conrad. Teacher
Balanchine, George, choreographer.
Taylor, Janie, 1980- dancer.
Angle, Tyler, dancer.
Tobias, Tobi. Interviewer
McDill, Nancy. Musician
Reynolds, Nancy, 1938- Director
Brooks, Virginia Loring. Editor
Hlinka, Nichol. Editor
George Balanchine Foundation.
New York City Ballet.
George Balanchine Foundation. Donor
Added Title
Midsummer night's dream (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6405
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