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Additional authors

1. Fonteyn, Margot, 1919-1991.
2. Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988.
3. Sibley, Antoinette.
4. Wood, David, 1925-2002.
5. Webster, Bethuel Matthew.
6. Horosko, Marian.
7. Reiss, Alvin H.
8. DHCA.

Description

1. 1 sound cassette (23 min.)

Summary

1. Ms. Fonteyn discusses an exhibit at the Wright/Hepburn/Webster Gallery, the proceeds of which are to be donated to the Royal Academy of Dancing for its new building in Knightsbridge; the importance of good teaching; and her repertory during the Royal Ballet's 1968 New York season. Mr. Ashton discusses the Royal Ballet's repertory for the 1968 season and the supportive public in New York City. Ms. Sibley discusses her role in Ashton's Symphonic variations. [8 min.]
2. Mr. Wood discusses his teaching at New York's School of Performing Arts; the choreographic and musical ideas for his new piece; the problems of current teenagers as reflected in his choreography; working with Martha Graham's company; his experience at the Actors Studio; other teaching influences; and his upcoming concert at the Richmond Auditorium. [8 min.]
3. Mr. Webster talks about the New York City Cultural Council; its advisory capacity to Mayor John Lindsay; various council members; its committees, goals, and summer programs; and the public's role in supporting the arts. [7 min.]

Donor/Sponsor

1. Gift of Marian Horosko. Oral History Archive.

Uniform title

1. World of dance (Radio program)

Subject

1. Wright/Hepburn/Webster Gallery (New York, N.Y.)
2. Royal Academy of Dancing (Great Britain)
3. Royal Ballet
4. Fiorello H. La Guardia High School of Music and the Arts (New York, N.Y.)
5. Martha Graham Dance Company
6. Actors Studio (New York, N.Y.)
7. New York Cultural Council
8. Symphonic variations (Choreographic work : Ashton)

Call number

1. *MGZTC 3-1884

Note

1. Ms. Fonteyn, Mr. Ashton, Ms. Sibley, and Mr. Wood interviewed by Marian Horosko, Mr. Webster interviewed by Alvin H. Reiss, April 28, 1968, for radio station WNYC, New York City, as part of its series World of Dance.

Title

1. Interviews with Margot Fonteyn, Frederick Ashton, Antoinette Sibley, David Wood, and Bethuel Webster [sound recording]

Imprint

1. 1968.

Local note

1. Archival original: *MGZTO 7-1884. 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 7 in. reel.
2. Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-1884. 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 10 in. reel; polyester; half-track.

Local subject

1. Audiotapes -- Fonteyn, M.
2. Audiotapes -- Ashton, F.
3. Audiotapes -- Sibley, A.
4. Audiotapes -- Wood, D.
5. Audiotapes -- Webster, B.
6. Audiotapes -- Horosko, M.
7. Audiotapes -- Reiss, A.

Added author

1. Fonteyn, Margot, 1919-1991. Interviewee
2. Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988. Interviewee
3. Sibley, Antoinette. Interviewee
4. Wood, David, 1925-2002. Interviewee
5. Webster, Bethuel Matthew. Interviewee
6. Horosko, Marian. Interviewer
7. Reiss, Alvin H. Interviewer
8. DHCA.

Added title

1. World of dance (Radio program)

Research call number

1. *MGZTC 3-1884