SUMMARY: Jonnie Greene makes opening remarks; Madeleine Nichols thanks the organizers of the tribute; Frederic Franklin comments on a film excerpt of Gaïté parisienne; Holly Brubach introduces a film excerpt of Beau Danube and Franklin comments; Brubach introduces a film of Vienna 1814 and both Franklin and Igor Youskevitch comment; Greene introduces a film of Devil's holiday and Franklin comments; a film of Franklin and Danilova dancing Coppélia is shown; Michael Maule talks about Mademoiselle Fifi; Anne Belle introduces an excerpt from her film, Reflections of a dancer: Alexandra Danilova, prima ballerina assoluta.
Call number
*MGZTC 3-1189
Note
Recorded 25 Nov. 1991 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, Lincoln Center, NY.
Program jointly sponsored by The Dance Critics Association and the Dance Collection of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Duration: ca. 85 min.
Title
Tribute to Alexandra Danilova [sound recording]
Imprint
1991.
Local subject
Ballet in motion pictures. Reflections of a dancer - Alexandra Danilova, prima ballerina assoluta.