SUMMARY: Madeleine Nichols makes opening remarks; Jack Anderson discusses the life and career of Irina Nijinska; Natalie Raetz, Nijinska's daughter, reminisces about her mother. Ronn Guidi, Gayle Young, Virginia Johnson, Arthur Mitchell and Gerald Arpino share anecdotes and recollections of working with Irina Nijinska. Julie Popkin reads a tribute from Jean Rawlinson. Anna Kisselgoff talks about Bronislava Nijinska's autobiography. Lynn Garafola reads a statement from Nancy Van Norman Baer. Sallie Blumenthal reads a message from Nina Tikanova. Nina Youshkevitch recollects early years dancing with Irina Nijinska.
Call number
*MGZTC 3-1191
Note
Recorded 18 Nov. 1991 in Bruno Walter Auditorium, Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, NY.
Sponsored by the Dance Collection of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.